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The Magic of Christmas

Questions: 5

Grade: 5

Words: 79

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Christmas is a magical time. It all started over 2,000 years ago with the birth of Jesus Christ. Today, people all over the world celebrate it in different ways. In America, families gather to decorate the Christmas tree and exchange gifts. In Mexico, they take part in 'Las Posadas,' a parade that reenacts Mary and Joseph's journey. Whether it's sharing a feast with family or helping those in need, the spirit of Christmas is about love, joy, and giving.

Question 1

What is the meaning of the word 'Posadas'?

Gifts

Tree

Journey

Inns

Explanation. 'Posadas' is a Spanish word that translates to 'Inns' in English. In the context, it refers to 'Las Posadas,' a parade in Mexico that reenacts Mary and Joseph's journey, seeking shelter (or an inn).

Feast

Question 2

What is one common way people in America celebrate Christmas?

By fasting

By decorating the Christmas tree and exchanging gifts

Explanation. In America, a common way to celebrate Christmas is by decorating the Christmas tree and exchanging gifts with family and friends.

By playing football

By going to school

By sleeping all day

Question 3

What is the central theme of Christmas celebration?

Hate

Jealousy

Pride

Envy

Love, Joy and Giving

Explanation. The central theme of Christmas is love, joy, and giving. This can be understood from the text which states that whether it's sharing a feast with family or helping those in need, the spirit of Christmas is about love, joy, and giving.

Question 4

Why do people in Mexico take part in 'Las Posadas'?

To win a prize

To reenact Mary and Joseph's journey

Explanation. 'Las Posadas' is a tradition in Mexico where people participate in a parade to reenact Mary and Joseph's journey, seeking shelter or 'inns'.

To compete in a race

To protest against the government

None of the above

Question 5

Is the following statement true or false? Christmas started over 2,000 years ago with a feast.

True

False

Explanation. The statement is false. As per the context, Christmas started over 2,000 years ago with the birth of Jesus Christ, not with a feast.

Maybe

Can't tell

Doesn't matter

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