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The Coolest Day: Winter Solstice

Questions: 5

Grade: 3

Words: 104

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The winter solstice happens every year on December 21. It is the day with the shortest daylight and the longest night. The word solstice comes from Latin words 'sol' meaning sun and 'sistere' meaning to stand still. Different cultures celebrate the winter solstice in unique ways. For instance, in China, they have a special festival called Dongzhi Festival. People get together with their families and eat yummy food! Despite the cold, the winter solstice is a day of celebration and happiness. Even though it may be the shortest day of the year, it signifies that from here on out, days will start getting longer again.

Question 1

What does the word 'solstice' mean?

Sun and sail

Sun and stand still

Explanation. The word 'solstice' comes from Latin words 'sol' meaning sun and 'sistere' meaning to stand still.

Sun and move

Sun and hide

Sun and rise

Question 2

Which festival is celebrated in China during the winter solstice?

Mooncake Festival

Dragon Boat Festival

Lantern Festival

Dongzhi Festival

Explanation. In China, a special festival called Dongzhi Festival is celebrated during the winter solstice.

Qixi Festival

Question 3

When does the winter solstice happen every year?

January 1

December 25

July 4

October 31

December 21

Explanation. The winter solstice happens every year on December 21.

Question 4

What happens after the winter solstice?

Days get shorter

Days get longer

Explanation. After the winter solstice, days start getting longer again.

There is no more daylight

The year ends

Winter begins

Question 5

What is the significance of the winter solstice?

It is the coldest day of the year

It is the longest day of the year

It is the day with the shortest daylight and the longest night

Explanation. The winter solstice is the day with the shortest daylight and the longest night.

It is the first day of winter

It is the last day of winter

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