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.
51().
A.like
B.still
C.also
D.even
参考答案：C
解析：
圣诞节是基督教历的主要节日，同时也是社会和家庭的假日，所以应选also“也是”而不能选still“还是，仍是”或even“甚至；更”，更不能选like“像……一样”。