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.
58().
A. hang about
B. hang up
C. hang on
D. hang around
参考答案：B
解析：
hang与不同的介词或副词搭配，意思各不相同。hang about与hang around同义，为“闲荡；聚在……附近”的意思；hang on意为“坚持；紧握”；只有hang up与文意相符，此处意为“孩子们把袜子挂起来”。