Christmas Fact and Opinion

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment about something that is not based on proof or certainty.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence.

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Is 'Christmas is the BEST holiday!' a fact or an opinion?

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It is an opinion because it expresses a personal belief.

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Is 'Christmas is on December 25th each year.' a fact or an opinion?

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It is a fact because it can be proven true.

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What do we drink when it is cold and we want something yummy?

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We often drink hot chocolate.

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Is 'We love to drink hot chocolate when it is cold--it's yummy!' a fact or an opinion?

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It is an opinion because it expresses a personal feeling.

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Who decorated a gingerbread house?

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Mrs. Gloria decorated a gingerbread house.

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Is 'Mrs. Gloria decorated a gingerbread house.' a fact or an opinion?

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It is a fact because it states what someone did.

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What is the reason for celebrating Christmas?

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Christmas is a time to celebrate Jesus's birth.

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Is 'Christmas is a time to celebrate Jesus's birth.' a fact or an opinion?

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It is a fact because it is based on a widely accepted belief.