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The Magic of the Winter Solstice
The winter solstice is a special day that marks the start of winter. On this day, we get the shortest amount of daylight and the longest night. It always happens on December 21st or 22nd. People celebrate it in different ways around the world. It's a fun and magical time of the year!
Question 1
What does the term 'winter solstice' mean?
It's the start of summer
It's the longest day of the year
It's the start of winter
Explanation. The 'winter solstice' marks the start of winter, where we get the shortest amount of daylight and the longest night of the year.
It's a type of festival
It's the longest night of the year
Question 2
When does the winter solstice happen?
January 1
July 4
October 31
December 25
December 21 or 22
Explanation. The winter solstice always happens on December 21st or 22nd.
Question 3
What is special about the winter solstice?
It's the start of spring
We get the longest amount of daylight
We get the shortest amount of daylight and longest night
Explanation. On the day of the winter solstice, we get the shortest amount of daylight and the longest night.
It's the hottest day of the year
It's when snow starts to fall
Question 4
What do people do during the winter solstice?
They go for a swim
They plant trees
They celebrate it in different ways
Explanation. People celebrate the winter solstice in different ways around the world.
They hibernate
They start spring cleaning
Question 5
Is the winter solstice a fun and magical time of the year?
True
Explanation. The text describes the winter solstice as a fun and magical time of the year.
False
Maybe
I don't know
It depends
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