The Magic of December and Christmas
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
86
December is the last month of the year and it's very special. One reason is because of Christmas. Do you know why we celebrate Christmas? Christmas is celebrated in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ. Many homes have a Christmas tree. Families decorate it with lights and ornaments. Some children even hang stockings for Santa Claus to fill with gifts. December is also when winter begins in many places. So, it's a time for snow, hot chocolate, and warm mittens. Isn't December fun and exciting?
Question 1
What is the main reason we celebrate Christmas?
A
Because it's the last month of the year
B
To honor the birth of Santa Claus
C
To drink hot chocolate
D
To decorate the Christmas tree
E
To honor the birth of Jesus Christ
Explanation. Christmas is celebrated in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ
Question 2
What is typically filled with gifts by Santa Claus during Christmas?
A
Hat
B
Shoe
C
Stocking
Explanation. According to the passage, Santa Claus fills stockings with gifts during Christmas.
D
Bag
Question 3
In the context of the passage, what does 'ornaments' most likely mean?
A
Balls of snow
B
Cups of hot chocolate
C
Decorative items
Explanation. In the context of the passage, 'ornaments' are decorative items that families use to decorate the Christmas tree
D
Gifts from Santa
E
Warm mittens
Question 4
According to the passage, what begins in December in many places?
A
Autumn
B
Summer
C
Spring
D
Winter
Explanation. According to the passage, winter begins in December in many places
E
Fall
Question 5
What is not mentioned in the passage as a part of December celebrations?
A
Decorating a Christmas tree
B
Hanging stockings for Santa Claus
C
Honoring the birth of Jesus Christ
D
Eating pumpkin pie
Explanation. The passage does not mention eating pumpkin pie as part of December celebrations
E
Drinking hot chocolate
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