christmas is annual festival in western world that is one of the most important festivals for them. previously, only westerners or christians celebrate it. but in recent years, * and * chinese people celebrate it, especially among young people. there are many activities in that day. i think there are the following reasons that make christmas popular in china. first, it’s a western holiday and it’s new to chinese. second, with the d*lopment of the world, the mutual influence between china and the west makes it work. last, the merchants make great contribution to its popularity. __