根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someonebuys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house ormoved is the one who throws the party, The party is a chance for friends andfamily to congratulate the person on the new home._ And it is a good time to fill the new spacewith love and hopefully presents.
Some people register a list of things theywant or need for their new home at a local store or stores. Some common thingspeople will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and thingslike curtains. Even if there isn't a registry, a good housewarming gift issomething to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant.
This is often appreciated since at ahousewarming there isn't a lot of food served. There are usually no plannedactivities like games at a housewarming party. The host or hostess of the partywill, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home.Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves intotheir new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes.
Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a longtime ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift. Now most homes have central heating and don'tuse fires to keep warm.