Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Christmas is one of the most famous and light-hearted festivals which is ___(1)___ across the world by billions of people. People of the Christian religion celebrate Christmas to ___(2)___ the great works of Jesus Christ. 25th December is celebrated as Christmas Day ___(3)___ the world. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ of Bethlehem was a spiritual leader and prophet whose teachings ___(4)___ the premise of their religion. People ___(5)___ popular customs including exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends, and, obviously, trusting that Santa Claus will arrive. 25th December, Christmas Day, has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870.