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The History of Christmas Trees

Questions: 5

Grade: 2

Words: 61

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Long ago, in the 16th century, people in Germany began decorating green trees at Christmas. They used candles, nuts, and berries. This custom came to America in the 1800s. Today, we decorate our Christmas trees with many beautiful things like lights, shiny balls, and tinsel. We also place gifts under the tree to share with our loved ones on Christmas morning.

Question 1

Who started the tradition of decorating green trees at Christmas?

People in Italy

People in America

People in Germany

Explanation. The tradition of decorating green trees at Christmas started in Germany in the 16th century.

People in France

People in Spain

Question 2

What did people use to decorate the Christmas trees in the 16th century?

Lights, shiny balls and tinsel

Candles, nuts and berries

Explanation. In the 16th century, people in Germany used candles, nuts, and berries to decorate Christmas trees.

Plastic ornaments and lights

Paper ornaments and candies

Tinsel, plastic ornaments and candies

Question 3

When did the custom of decorating Christmas trees come to America?

16th century

17th century

18th century

19th century

Explanation. The custom of decorating Christmas trees came to America in the 1800s, which is the 19th century.

20th century

Question 4

What do we place under the Christmas tree?

Cookies

Cards

Candles

Gifts

Explanation. We place gifts under the Christmas tree to share with our loved ones on Christmas morning.

Nuts

Question 5

What is the purpose of placing gifts under the Christmas tree?

To make the tree look beautiful

To keep them safe

To hide them from others

To share with loved ones on Christmas morning

Explanation. We place gifts under the tree to share with our loved ones on Christmas morning.

None of the above

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