Happy Holidays- Comprehension Questions - Courtney Cox | Library

Instructions

Using your "Happy Holidays" passage, answer the following questions. Read carefully and use evidence from your text to support your answers.

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4

During this time, there are many end of the year events which include: (Mark all that apply)

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4

Match the word to its meaning. Each answer is used once.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
celebration		extremely crowded or full to capacity
jam-packed		an enjoyable activity or occasion
maximized		voluntary giving of help, or money, to others in need
charity		make as large or great as possible

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December is a time for Happy Holidays with old and new traditions.

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What are the characteristics of the following holidays? Sort each answer into one category.

gives gifts beginning on December 26th
celebrates the beginning of the new year on January 1st
celebrates with having parties, lighting fireworks, and having parades
celebrates many things like culture, arts, food, and family
last for 8 days and nights
occurs on December 25th
has Christmas Eve on the 24th
everyday a candle is lit and a different tradition is practiced
people give gifts, visit family, and practice charity
ends on January 1st
celebrates the conclusion of the current year on December 31st

Hanukkah
Christmas
Kwanzaa
New Year's Holiday

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Holidays in December are so important; people will take a _______ from work and school. Many _______ and _______ will have a long holiday _______ to attend parades, visit _______  , have _______ , and attend events.