Christmas Celebrations: A Journey Around the World - ReadTheory

Christmas Celebrations: A Journey Around the World

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Did you know that Christmas isn't always celebrated on December 25th? In many parts of Russia, Christmas is celebrated on January 7th! Let's take a trip around the globe and discover how different countries celebrate this festive holiday. In Mexico, children break piñatas filled with candies. In Australia, many people celebrate Christmas on the beach with a barbecue. In Germany, kids leave a shoe outside their door, hoping that St. Nicholas will fill it with treats. And in Ethiopia, people play a game called 'Ganna', a fast-paced game with sticks and balls, as part of the Christmas celebration. Everywhere, people have unique ways to celebrate Christmas, making it a special time of year!

Question 1

When is Christmas celebrated in many parts of Russia?

A

December 25th

B

December 31st

C

January 1st

D

January 7th

Explanation. In many parts of Russia, Christmas is celebrated on January 7th

E

February 14th

Question 2

What do children in Mexico do as part of the Christmas celebration?

A

Play a game called 'Ganna'

B

Break piñatas filled with candies

Explanation. In Mexico, children break piñatas filled with candies as part of the Christmas celebration

C

Leave a shoe outside their door

D

Celebrate Christmas on the beach with a barbecue

E

Play a game of soccer

Question 3

What is the game 'Ganna'?

A

A game with sticks and balls

Explanation. The game 'Ganna' is a fast-paced game with sticks and balls

B

A game similar to soccer

C

A game like basketball

D

A game like chess

E

A game like baseball

Question 4

How do people in Australia often celebrate Christmas?

A

By breaking piñatas filled with candies

B

By playing a game called 'Ganna'

C

On the beach with a barbecue

Explanation. In Australia, many people celebrate Christmas on the beach with a barbecue

D

By leaving a shoe outside their door

E

By exchanging gifts

Question 5

What tradition do kids follow in Germany for Christmas?

A

They break piñatas filled with candies

B

They play a game called 'Ganna'

C

They celebrate Christmas on the beach with a barbecue

D

They leave a shoe outside their door hoping that St. Nicholas will fill it with treats

Explanation. In Germany, kids leave a shoe outside their door, hoping that St. Nicholas will fill it with treats

E

They exchange gifts

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