Winter Celebrations Around the World

What is the main purpose of the article?

• To inspire people to celebrate winter festivals around the world.

• To persuade people to celebrate a new winter holiday.

• To entertain the reader with a funny story and a holiday.

• To inform the reader of different winter festivals all over.

What is the main reason people used to light bonfires on the Winter Solstice?

• To stay warm

• To provide light

• To coax the sun back

• To honor the sun

Why does the date of Hanukkah change each year?

• It depends on the Gregorian calendar.

• It follows the lunar (moon) cycle.

• It is always on December 25th.

• It depends on which day of the week Christmas is held.

Which of the following best completes the analogy? Diwali : India :: St. Lucia Day : ____________________

• Mexico

• Puerto Rico

• Sweden

• United States

Which of the following is NOT true about St. Nicholas Day?

• It honors a generous man.

• It takes place on December 6th

• It is popular in many European nations.

• It is when most American children receive presents.

Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the article?

• There are several different winter celebrations around the world.

• Many winter celebrations involve candles.

• Children are given presents in a lot of cultures.

• All winter holidays are religious.

Most important Indian holiday

• Hanukkah

• Diwali

• Kwanzaa

• Epiphany

Christian holiday commemorating Jesus’ birth.

• New Years

• Hanukkah

• Kwanzaa

• Christmas

The New Year is the most important holiday here.

• China

• United States

• Mexico

• Sweden

In winter, it is the shortest day of the year.

• Christmas

• Diwali

• Solstice

• Hanukkah