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When my brother and I said we were going to spend our Christmas holidays abroad, the whole family objected violently. But nothing could persuade us(stay). Two daysChristmas, we went to a small town in Southern Germany. We   (spend) the whole of Christmas Eve sightseeing.
There were   many activities in the town that they added to our excitement. The streets were crowded with people   the shops were full of wonderful things. In the evening. We went to listen to Christmas songs   (sing)by children around the (bright) decorated Christmas tree in the main street. We planned to have meal at the best restaurant in town the next day. However, in the morning the streets were empty. What’s worse, all the shops including the restaurants were shut. As last we had to return to our hotel, (feel) very miserable. Our Christmas “feast” was a bag of fruits, my brother had happened to buy the day before.