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cocoricot
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Dear teachers,
I am hesitating about using words. Which is correct: "in" or "among" in this case?
"Holidays are especially rich in traditions, and in/among the popular holidays, Christmas is a great English national holiday."
Thank you.
Richard, Moderator
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The preposition you need is among, my friend. But the sentence needs to be tweaked a little:

Holidays are especially rich in traditions, and among the most popular ones, Christmas is a great national holiday in Western countries.

How's that, Coco? Smile
cocoricot
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Thank you, Richard.
Yes, it is good.
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