- Many people buy Christmas trees for the holidays.
- Christmas trees can be real or fake.
- Real trees come from farms.
- Each year, many trees are sold in the U.S.
- Many Americans enjoy using real trees.
- Taking care of a tree is important.
Difficult words
- tree — A tall plant with branches and leaves.trees
- real — Not fake; actual or genuine.
- fake — Not real; made to look like something.
- important — Something that matters a lot.
- care — To look after something or someone.
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Discussion questions
- Do you prefer real or fake Christmas trees? Why?
- How do you take care of a Christmas tree?
- What do you enjoy about the holidays?
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