Christmas Around the World: A Journey of Joy and Traditions
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
84
In Mexico, families celebrate Christmas with 'Las Posadas', a 9-day event full of joy and prayer. In Sweden, the festival of 'St. Lucia' takes center stage, with children wearing white gowns and candles to celebrate the saint. In Australia, Christmas comes in summer! People often spend the day at the beach, celebrating with barbecues. Though the traditions vary, the spirit of joy, giving, and spending time with loved ones is universal. Christmas, indeed, brings the world closer, wrapping everyone in its warmth and magic.
Question 1
What do families in Mexico celebrate Christmas with?
A
Las Posadas
Explanation. In Mexico, families celebrate Christmas with 'Las Posadas', a 9-day event full of joy and prayer.
B
St. Lucia
C
Barbecues
D
Beach parties
E
Candles
Question 2
What is the festival celebrated in Sweden during Christmas?
A
Las Posadas
B
St. Lucia
Explanation. In Sweden, the festival of 'St. Lucia' takes center stage during Christmas.
C
Barbecues
D
Beach parties
E
Candles
Question 3
How do people in Australia typically celebrate Christmas?
A
With white gowns and candles
B
At the beach with barbecues
Explanation. In Australia, Christmas comes in summer! People often spend the day at the beach, celebrating with barbecues.
C
With a 9-day event
D
With snowmen and sleds
E
With fireworks
Question 4
What is the universal spirit of Christmas?
A
Joy, giving, and spending time with loved ones
Explanation. Though the traditions vary, the spirit of joy, giving, and spending time with loved ones is universal.
B
Opening presents
C
Eating a lot of food
D
Decorating the tree
E
Singing carols
Question 5
What effect does Christmas have on the world?
A
It causes arguments
B
It brings the world closer
Explanation. Christmas, indeed, brings the world closer, wrapping everyone in its warmth and magic.
C
It causes traffic jams
D
It makes people tired
E
It leads to excessive shopping
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