Winter Holidays Around the World: A Journey of Discovery - ReadTheory

Winter Holidays Around the World: A Journey of Discovery

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Meet Alex, a young explorer with a thirst for knowledge. This winter, Alex discovered that not everyone celebrates the holidays in the same way. He learned about Christmas, a festival celebrated by Christians, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. He found out that people decorate Christmas trees and exchange gifts. In Jewish tradition, he discovered Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, where families light a candle on the menorah for eight nights. Alex also found out about Kwanzaa, an African-American celebration of culture and heritage, which lasts for seven days. And then there was Chinese New Year, a festive holiday filled with parades, lanterns, and dragon dances. Alex's winter journey taught him that though we may celebrate in different ways, the spirit of joy and unity is universal.

Question 1

What is Alex's main discovery during the winter?

A

Everyone celebrates the holidays in the same way

B

Everyone celebrates Christmas only

C

Different traditions have different foods for holidays

D

Not everyone celebrates the holidays in the same way

Explanation. Alex learned that different people celebrate different holidays in various ways.

E

Everyone celebrates Chinese New Year

Question 2

What does the menorah symbolize in Jewish tradition?

A

Christmas tree

B

Dragon dance

C

Festival of Lights

Explanation. In Jewish tradition, the menorah is used to celebrate Hanukkah, also referred as the Festival of Lights.

D

Gift exchange

E

Kwanzaa

Question 3

What is the duration of Kwanzaa celebration?

A

Three days

B

One week

C

Eight nights

D

Seven days

Explanation. Kwanzaa, an African-American celebration of culture and heritage, lasts for seven days.

E

Ten days

Question 4

Which festival is celebrated with parades, lanterns, and dragon dances?

A

Hanukkah

B

Christmas

C

Chinese New Year

Explanation. Chinese New Year is celebrated with parades, lanterns, and dragon dances.

D

Kwanzaa

E

Easter

Question 5

What is common between all the holiday celebrations Alex learned about?

A

They all involve gift exchange

B

They all last for eight days

C

They all involve decorating trees

D

The spirit of joy and unity is universal

Explanation. Despite different celebrations, the common factor Alex discovered is that the spirit of joy and unity is universal.

E

They all are celebrated in winter

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