Celebrating Christmas: Different Countries, Same Joy
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
97
Christmas is a festival celebrated all over the world. It's about joy, love, and giving. In the U.S, families decorate a Christmas tree and kids wait for Santa Claus. In Mexico, they celebrate 'Las Posadas', a 9-day celebration with parties and a piñata! In Germany, children leave their shoes out for 'Nikolaus' and find them filled with treats the next day. Australia celebrates Christmas in summer, with a beach barbecue. In the Philippines, they start celebrations in September, the longest in the world! Even though traditions are different, the Christmas spirit is the same everywhere.
Question 1
What is 'Las Posadas'?
A
A type of Mexican food
B
A dance in Spain
C
A 9-day celebration in Mexico
Explanation. 'Las Posadas' is a 9-day celebration in Mexico which involves parties and a piñata.
D
A famous Mexican person
E
An art style
Question 2
What do children in Germany do for Christmas?
A
They wait for Santa Claus
B
They have a beach barbecue
C
They leave their shoes out for 'Nikolaus'
Explanation. In Germany, it is a tradition for children to leave their shoes out for 'Nikolaus' and find them filled with treats the next day.
D
They start celebrations in September
E
They celebrate 'Las Posadas'
Question 3
When does Australia celebrate Christmas?
A
In winter
B
In autumn
C
In spring
D
In summer
Explanation. Australia celebrates Christmas in summer, often with a beach barbecue.
E
They don't celebrate Christmas
Question 4
Which country has the longest Christmas celebration?
A
Australia
B
Germany
C
Philippines
Explanation. The Philippines start their Christmas celebrations in September, making it the longest Christmas celebration in the world.
D
Mexico
E
United States
Question 5
What is common about Christmas celebrations around the world?
A
Everyone decorates a Christmas tree
B
Everyone has a beach barbecue
C
Everyone leaves their shoes out for 'Nikolaus'
D
Everyone starts their celebrations in September
E
Everyone shares the same Christmas spirit
Explanation. Even though traditions differ, the Christmas spirit of joy, love, and giving is the same everywhere.
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