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The Magic of Christmas Poetry

Questions: 5

Grade: 7

Words: 132

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Christmas poetry has been a part of holiday celebrations for centuries. One of the most famous Christmas poems is "A Visit from St. Nicholas", also known as "Twas the Night Before Christmas", by Clement Clarke Moore. This poem has shaped our modern image of Santa Claus, with his red suit, reindeer, and a sleigh full of toys. Christmas poems are a way to express the joy, love, and spirit of giving that come with the season. They often tell the story of the birth of Jesus, a key aspect of the holiday. Christmas poems are also commonly used in carols and greetings cards, adding a personal touch to the celebrations. Why not try writing your own Christmas poem? It can be a unique way to express what the holiday means to you.

Question 1

Who is the author of 'A Visit from St. Nicholas'?

William Shakespeare

Charles Dickens

Clement Clarke Moore

Explanation. 'A Visit from St. Nicholas', also known as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas', was written by Clement Clarke Moore. This poem has shaped our modern image of Santa Claus.

Edgar Allan Poe

Question 2

What is the key aspect of Christmas that Christmas poems often narrate?

The story of the birth of Jesus

Explanation. Christmas poems often tell the story of the birth of Jesus, a key aspect of the holiday.

The story of Santa Claus

The story of the Grinch

The story of the three wise men

The story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Question 3

What is a common use for Christmas poems during the holiday season?

Used in carols and greetings cards

Explanation. Christmas poems are commonly used in carols and greetings cards, adding a personal touch to the celebrations.

Used as recipes for Christmas dinner

Used as instructions for decorating the Christmas tree

Used as shopping lists for Christmas gifts

Used as guides for wrapping presents

Question 4

What does the poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' describe?

Santa Claus with his red suit, reindeer, and a sleigh full of toys

Explanation. 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' describes Santa Claus with his red suit, reindeer, and a sleigh full of toys.

Santa Claus cooking a Christmas dinner

Santa Claus wrapping gifts

Santa Claus singing carols

Santa Claus decorating a Christmas tree

Question 5

What do Christmas poems express about the holiday season?

The joy, love, and spirit of giving

Explanation. Christmas poems are a way to express the joy, love, and spirit of giving that come with the season.

The stress and hustle of shopping

The cold and snowy weather

The long lines at the mall

The difficulty of cooking a big meal

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