Christmas is the anniversary of the birth of Christ, generally celebrated on December 25. It is one of the chief festivals of the Christian calendar and is (51) a social and family holiday. Christmas customs vary from (52) and among groups of different national (53) In most areas, however, homes and public places are (54) with evergreens, Christmas trees, (55) lights, and glittering ornaments. It is the busiest time of the year for merchants, and shops are filled (56) lavish displays and merchandise of all sorts. People send Christmas cards and buy gifts for their families and friends. Children look forward to (57) Santa Claus. They (58) their stockings on Christmas (59) and on Christmas morning they discover the gifts that have been left for them during the night. In the afternoon, families gather to (60) presents and to share the traditional Christmas dinner.
54().
A.hanged
B.hung
C.painted
D.decorated
参考答案：D
解析：
人们的家里和公共场所都装饰着常青植物、圣诞树、彩灯和闪闪发光的小饰物。圣诞树不能悬挂起来(hung)，也不是画出来的(painted); hanged是“被绞死”的意思，在此更不适用，故只有decorated“装饰着”是正确答案。