Christmas Around the World
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
91
Christmas is a joyful holiday celebrated in many parts of the world. In the U.S., people decorate their homes with lights, bake cookies, and give gifts. In Australia, Christmas happens during summer, so people often enjoy a beach barbecue! In Mexico, people celebrate with 'Las Posadas', a nine-night event with parties and piñatas. In Ethiopia, Christmas is called 'Ganna', people fast the day before and attend church in the morning. Everywhere, the spirit of Christmas brings love, joy, and giving. Can you discover more about how Christmas is celebrated?
Question 1
What is 'Las Posadas'?
A
A type of Christmas cookie
B
A Christmas song
C
A nine-night event with parties and piñatas in Mexico
Explanation. 'Las Posadas' is a nine-night event with parties and piñatas celebrated in Mexico during Christmas.
D
A type of Christmas decoration
E
A Christmas tradition in Australia
Question 2
What is unique about Christmas celebration in Australia?
A
People decorate their homes with lights
B
People bake cookies
C
People give gifts
D
People enjoy a beach barbecue
Explanation. In Australia, Christmas happens during summer, so people often enjoy a beach barbecue.
E
People celebrate with 'Las Posadas'
Question 3
In which country is Christmas called 'Ganna'?
A
Mexico
B
U.S.
C
Australia
D
Ethiopia
Explanation. In Ethiopia, Christmas is called 'Ganna'.
E
Canada
Question 4
What do people in Ethiopia do on the day before 'Ganna'?
A
They bake cookies
B
They give gifts
C
They enjoy a beach barbecue
D
They celebrate with 'Las Posadas'
E
They fast
Explanation. In Ethiopia, people fast the day before 'Ganna', which is their word for Christmas.
Question 5
What is a common element of Christmas celebration everywhere?
A
Decorating homes with lights
B
Baking cookies
C
Giving gifts
D
Enjoying a beach barbecue
E
The spirit of love, joy, and giving
Explanation. Everywhere, the spirit of Christmas brings love, joy, and giving, no matter how it is celebrated.
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