Happy Holidays- Comprehension Questions

Last updated about 1 year ago

5 questions

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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Happy Holidays- Comprehension Questions

Last updated about 1 year ago

5 questions

Instructions

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

Required

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

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

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

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

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.