Christmas Grade 9

Christmas Grade 9

by Alexander French

Multiple Choice

The Christmas season lasts for almost two months.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Many Christmas customs come from pagan festivals.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Santa Claus wears a blue suit.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

In many countries, Christmas is celebrated on December 25.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Poll

Do you celebrate Christmas in your country?

• yes

• no

Poll

Are you going to have a Christmas dinner this year?

• yes

• no

Poll

Will you get any christmas presents?

• yes

• no

Poll

Are you or anyone in your family christian?

• yes

• no

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​Christmas is celebrated on December 25.

It is one of the biggest celebrations of the year

in many countries. Christmas is a very important

day for Christians because it commemorates

the birth of Jesus Christ.

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​The Christmas season lasts for almost a month.

In many countries, streets, homes, and shops

are flled with colorful Christmas lights and

decorations. Shopping centers are very crowded

as people buy gifts for their family and friends.

The Christmas season is one of the busiest

shopping seasons around the world.

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​Many Christmas customs come from pagan

festivals long ago. Thousands of years ago,

celebrations were often held around the time of

the winter solstice. People were often afraid when

the sun disappeared during the long, cold nights of

winter. When the days began to grow longer, they

celebrated the return of the sun by making bonfres,

serving large festive meals, and exchanging gifts.

After Christ was born, many of these traditions were

combined with the celebration of Christmas.

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​Santa Claus is probably the most recognized

non-religious symbol of Christmas. He is a jolly

old man with a long, white beard, big stomach,

and red suit. Young children in Canada and the

United States believe that Santa Claus lives in the

North Pole where he makes toys. On Christmas

Eve (December 24), he travels through the sky on

a sled pulled by reindeer. He lands on the roof of

people’s homes, enters through the chimney, and

leaves gifts for the children.

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​Christmas is also an important time to visit family.

Families often get together and sing Christmas

carols, decorate the family Christmas tree, hang

stockings by the fre, and exchange cards and

gifts. Of course, food is also a very important part

of the Christmas celebration. Stufed turkey with

mashed potatoes is a very traditional meal served

at Christmas dinners.

Open Ended

Why is Christmas a very

important holiday for Christians?

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How long does the Christmas season often last?

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Where do many Christmas customs come from?

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Who is the most non-religious

symbol of Christmas?

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What does Santa Claus look like?

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What do children in Canada and

the US believe about Santa Claus?

Open Ended

What do families often do on Christmas?