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The Magic of December and Christmas

Questions: 5

Grade: 3

Words: 86

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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?

Because it's the last month of the year

To honor the birth of Santa Claus

To drink hot chocolate

To decorate the Christmas tree

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?

Hat

Shoe

Stocking

Explanation. According to the passage, Santa Claus fills stockings with gifts during Christmas.

Bag

Question 3

In the context of the passage, what does 'ornaments' most likely mean?

Balls of snow

Cups of hot chocolate

Decorative items

Explanation. In the context of the passage, 'ornaments' are decorative items that families use to decorate the Christmas tree

Gifts from Santa

Warm mittens

Question 4

According to the passage, what begins in December in many places?

Autumn

Summer

Spring

Winter

Explanation. According to the passage, winter begins in December in many places

Fall

Question 5

What is not mentioned in the passage as a part of December celebrations?

Decorating a Christmas tree

Hanging stockings for Santa Claus

Honoring the birth of Jesus Christ

Eating pumpkin pie

Explanation. The passage does not mention eating pumpkin pie as part of December celebrations

Drinking hot chocolate

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