What is the origin of the word Christmas?

Christmas comes from the Old English words Cristes moesse, 'the mass or festival of Christ'. The first celebration took place in Rome about the middle of the fourth century. The exact date of the Nativity is not known, but even in pre-Christian times the period between December 25 and January 6 was considered a special time of year - now known as "The Twelve Days of Christmas". The abbreviation Xmas, thought as sacrilegious by some, is entirely appropriate. The letter X (chi) is the first letter in the Greek word for Christ.

ielts speaking interview

This is a video that is interesting for anyone who's taking IELTS. It gives a clear idea of what the test taker might find on the day of the test.
The speaking part of IELTS is divided in 3 parts: personal questions, a 2 minute talk, and subjective questions that require longer answers. You can see these 3 parts clearly in the video.

For the people who are not taking the exam, it's just a nice listening practice.

Enjoy!

Origins of the names of famous brands

Interesting: here you'll find some explanations about the origins of some names of brands.

http://www.techno360.in/origin-of-the-names-of-famous-brands/