The Magic of Christmas Traditions
Christmas is full of joy and magic! The Johnson family loves to decorate their Christmas tree together. But why do we use evergreen trees? Long ago, people believed they would keep away evil spirits and illness! And don't forget the stockings! They hang them by the fireplace for Santa Claus. But why do we do this? It all started with a story about a poor man's daughters who had no dowry. Santa, being kind, dropped gold coins down their chimney, which landed in their stockings! Christmas traditions are special and fun. So this year, when you decorate your tree and hang your stockings, remember the magic behind them!
Question 1
Why do people use evergreen trees for Christmas?
To keep away evil spirits and illness
Explanation. People believed that evergreen trees would keep away evil spirits and illness.
Because they smell good
Because they are easy to find
Because they are cheap
Because they are big
Question 2
Whom do the stockings hang by the fireplace for?
Santa Claus
Explanation. Stockings are hung by the fireplace for Santa Claus to fill them with gifts.
The Easter Bunny
The Tooth Fairy
Parents
Children
Question 3
Why did Santa drop gold coins down the chimney?
To help a poor man's daughters who had no dowry
Explanation. According to the story, Santa dropped gold coins down the chimney to provide a dowry for a poor man's daughters.
Because he lost his wallet
Because he wanted to make a noise
Because he was playing a game
Because he wanted to surprise the family
Question 4
What is a common Christmas tradition?
Decorating an evergreen tree
Explanation. A common Christmas tradition is decorating an evergreen tree.
Swimming in the ocean
Going to a football game
Eating a big breakfast
Wearing new clothes
Question 5
What landed in the stockings in the story?
Gold coins
Explanation. According to the story, gold coins, which Santa dropped, landed in the stockings.
Candies
Toys
A letter
A puppy
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