A Christmas Carol is a famous novel written by Charles Dickens. It{#blank#}1{#/blank#}us the true meaning of Christmas：the importance of sharing and giving love and joy to people around us.

    The story is about an old marl named Scrooge who never laughs or smiles He is mean and only thinks about{#blank#}2{#/blank#}, and doesn't treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can make more money. And be hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge sees Marley. Marley used to be just like Scrooge, so he was punished after he{#blank#}3{#/blank#}. That night, three spirits visit Scrooge. They take him to see his happier childhood, how{#blank#}4{#/blank#}others arc spending Christmas this year and his sad future.

Scrooge is so scared that he wakes up and finds out it is already the next morning—-Christmas Day! He changes his life and becomes a better person. He now treats everyone with kindness and{#blank#}5{#/blank#}, spreading love and joy everywhere he goes. And that is the true meaning of Christmas!

    The driver waved to me with a gentle smile, seemingly saying: "Go buddy! You first!"{#blank#}1{#/blank#}a polite battle, I gave in and walked onto the crossing first.

    This took place nearly six months ago, but the scene still comes back to my mind{#blank#}2{#/blank#}. Good road-crossing manners between driver and pedestrian(行人)mean{#blank#}3{#/blank#}, fewer accidents and most importantly, respect between people. I really hope that more Chinese people will realize this and make crossing the street {#blank#}4{#/blank#}for all the people.