Christmas (n)
/ˈkrɪs.məs/

25 December, a Christian holy day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ

Halloween (n)
/ˌhæl·əˈwin/

the night of 31 October when children dress in special clothes and people try to frighten each other

New Year (n)
/nu yɪr/

the beginning of the year that is about to begin or has just begun

celebrate (v)
 /ˈsel.ɪ.breɪt/

to do something enjoyable in order to show that an occasion or event is special

Easter (n)
/ˈiː.stər/ 

a Christian religious holiday to celebrate Jesus Christ's return to life after he was killed

decorate (v)
/ˈdek.ə.reɪt/

to add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive

eat (v)
/it/

to put food into your mouth and swallow it

carol (n)
/ˈkær.əl/

a happy or religious song, usually one sung at Christmas

turkey (n)
/ˈtɜː.ki/ 

a large bird that is often kept for its meat, eaten especially on Thanksgiving

Christmas tree (n)
/ˈkrɪsməs tri/

an evergreen tree, or an artificial tree that looks similar, that people cover with decorations and lights, and have in their homes or outside at Christmas

cracker (n)
/ˈkrækər/

food like a thin dry piece of bread, that is often salty and usually eaten with cheese

present (n)
/ˈprez·ənt/

something that is given without being asked for, esp. on a special occasion or to say thank you

firework (n)
/ˈfaɪə.wɜːk/ 

a small container filled with explosive chemicals that produce bright coloured patterns or loud noises when they explode

festivities (n)
/fɛˈstɪvət̮iz/

the activities that are organized to celebrate a special event

parade (n)
/pəˈreɪd/

a large number of people walking or in vehicles, all going in the same direction, usually as part of a public celebration of something

costume (n)
 /ˈkɑstum/

the clothes worn by people from a particular place or during a particular historical period

blow (v)
/bloʊ/

to move and make currents of air, or to be moved or make something move on a current of air

candle (n)
/ˈkændl/

a round stick of wax with a piece of string through the middle that is lit to give light as it burns

Ruby wedding (n)
/ˈru·bi ˈwɛdɪŋ/

the date exactly 40 years after someone's wedding

Diamond wedding (n)
/ˈdaɪəmənd ˈwɛdɪŋ/

the day exactly 60 years after a marriage, often celebrated with a party