Christmas, on December 25, is one of the most important holidays around the world. 1.They sing Christmas songs and everyone is busy going to parties. It’s also a special time when children get gifts from family, friends and Santa Claus, or Father Christmas. 2.But it is not easy to be a Santa. Like you, Santa also goes to school.3.It is the Charles W Howard Santa Claus School. Every year around Christmas, over 200 people from around the world come here.4.They also learn about wearing a beard(大胡子), making toys and riding a sleigh(騎雪橇). Most importantly, they learn how to answer tricky questions from kids. 5.So, you see, to be a Santa is not so easy.

A.All the kids say they love Santa Claus.

B.Kids can always get the answer they want from Santa Claus.

C.People do many interesting things on that day.

D.For example, “Are you the real Santa? ”

E.They learn the history of Santa Claus, how to dress and how to laugh: “Ho Ho Ho!”.

F.In the US, there is a Santa school.

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