Celebrating Christmas and Kwanzaa
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
68
Did you know there are different ways people celebrate in December? Some celebrate Christmas and others celebrate Kwanzaa! Christmas is often celebrated with a colorful tree and presents underneath. It's a tradition to leave cookies and milk out for Santa Claus. Kwanzaa, on the other hand, has a special candle holder called a Kinara and a feast called Karamu. Both are filled with love, joy, and delicious food!
Question 1
What does 'tradition' mean in the context of leaving cookies and milk out for Santa Claus?
A
A type of cookie
B
A decorated tree
C
A common practice or custom
Explanation. In this context, 'tradition' refers to a common practice or custom that people follow during Christmas, such as leaving cookies and milk out for Santa Claus.
D
A special candle
E
A type of milk
Question 2
What is the purpose of the author mentioning 'Kinara' and 'Karamu' in the text?
A
To show that Santa Claus eats cookies and milk
B
To explain the Christmas tree tradition
C
To illustrate how Kwanzaa is celebrated
Explanation. The author mentions 'Kinara' and 'Karamu' to illustrate the traditions associated with the celebration of Kwanzaa.
D
To discuss the types of presents given during Christmas
E
To describe the taste of the food during Christmas
Question 3
Which celebration does not involve leaving cookies and milk out?
A
Easter
B
Thanksgiving
C
Kwanzaa
Explanation. The text mentions that it is a tradition during Christmas to leave out cookies and milk, not Kwanzaa.
D
Christmas
E
New Year
Question 4
Which of the following is a similarity between Christmas and Kwanzaa?
A
Both involve leaving cookies and milk out
B
Both are celebrated with a Kinara
C
Both involve a tradition of presents under a tree
D
Both are filled with love, joy, and delicious food
Explanation. The text mentions that both Christmas and Kwanzaa are filled with love, joy, and delicious food.
E
Both are typically celebrated in November
Question 5
What does 'Karamu' refer to in the context of Kwanzaa?
A
A special candle holder
B
A type of present
C
A decorated tree
D
A feast
Explanation. In the context of Kwanzaa, 'Karamu' refers to a feast, as mentioned in the text.
E
A type of cookie
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