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Holidays Around the World

Questions: 5

Grade: 3

Words: 78

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Holidays are special everywhere! At Christmas, people decorate trees and give gifts. Did you know Santa Claus is also called 'Father Christmas' in England? During Hanukkah, Jewish people light a menorah for eight days. It's a festival of lights, just like Diwali in India! Diwali celebrates good over evil with lots of fireworks. Cool, right? In China, the New Year starts differently each year. They celebrate with a dragon dance. What fun to have holidays around the world!

Question 1

What is another name for Santa Claus in England?

Easter Bunny

Tooth Fairy

Father Christmas

Explanation. In the text, it was stated that Santa Claus is also called 'Father Christmas' in England.

Halloween Jack

Uncle Sam

Question 2

What does Diwali celebrate?

Birth of Jesus

American Independence

French Revolution

Victory of good over evil

Explanation. According to the text, Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil.

Discovery of America

Question 3

How long does Hanukkah last?

Seven days

Eight days

Explanation. In the text, it was mentioned that Jewish people light a menorah for eight days during Hanukkah.

Nine days

Ten days

Eleven days

Question 4

Which festival is also known as the festival of lights?

Christmas

Easter

Hanukkah

Explanation. According to the text, the festival of lights refers to Hanukkah.

Thanksgiving

Halloween

Question 5

What is a tradition for the Chinese New Year?

Turkey dinner

Egg hunting

Gift-giving

Dragon dance

Explanation. The text mentions that a dragon dance is a tradition for celebrating the Chinese New Year.

Pumpkin carving

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