The History of Christmas Trees
Questions:
5
Grade:
2
Words:
61
Long ago, in the 16th century, people in Germany began decorating green trees at Christmas. They used candles, nuts, and berries. This custom came to America in the 1800s. Today, we decorate our Christmas trees with many beautiful things like lights, shiny balls, and tinsel. We also place gifts under the tree to share with our loved ones on Christmas morning.
Question 1
Who started the tradition of decorating green trees at Christmas?
A
People in Italy
B
People in America
C
People in Germany
Explanation. The tradition of decorating green trees at Christmas started in Germany in the 16th century.
D
People in France
E
People in Spain
Question 2
What did people use to decorate the Christmas trees in the 16th century?
A
Lights, shiny balls and tinsel
B
Candles, nuts and berries
Explanation. In the 16th century, people in Germany used candles, nuts, and berries to decorate Christmas trees.
C
Plastic ornaments and lights
D
Paper ornaments and candies
E
Tinsel, plastic ornaments and candies
Question 3
When did the custom of decorating Christmas trees come to America?
A
16th century
B
17th century
C
18th century
D
19th century
Explanation. The custom of decorating Christmas trees came to America in the 1800s, which is the 19th century.
E
20th century
Question 4
What do we place under the Christmas tree?
A
Cookies
B
Cards
C
Candles
D
Gifts
Explanation. We place gifts under the Christmas tree to share with our loved ones on Christmas morning.
E
Nuts
Question 5
What is the purpose of placing gifts under the Christmas tree?
A
To make the tree look beautiful
B
To keep them safe
C
To hide them from others
D
To share with loved ones on Christmas morning
Explanation. We place gifts under the tree to share with our loved ones on Christmas morning.
E
None of the above
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