What is the main reason Christmas is celebrated on December 25th?

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Dustin Pearson
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To commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ
To celebrate the winter solstice
To honor African heritage and culture
To mark the end of the year
2.
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Which holiday is known as the Festival of Lights and lasts for eight days and nights?
Hanukkah
Kwanzaa
Christmas
Boxing Day
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What is the primary focus of Kwanzaa celebrations?
Honoring African heritage and culture
Exchanging gifts
Celebrating the winter solstice
Watching fireworks
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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On which date does New Year's Eve occur?
December 31st
December 25th
December 26th
January 1st
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is Boxing Day traditionally associated with?
Giving gifts to the less fortunate
Lighting candles
Playing games like dreidel
Eating foods fried in oil
6.
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What is the primary purpose of the passage?
To compare different winter holidays celebrated in December
To describe the significance and traditions of various December holidays
To argue why December is the most festive month of the year
To explain the historical origins of Christmas
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Which word best describes the meaning of "rededication" as used in the paragraph about Hanukkah?
Decoration
Celebration
Recommitment
Enlightenment
8.
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What is the main idea of the paragraph about Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a holiday that focuses on African culture and principles.
Kwanzaa is celebrated only in Africa.
Kwanzaa involves lighting a menorah and playing games.
Kwanzaa occurs at the same time as Christmas.
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Which sentence best summarizes the passage?
December is a month of global celebrations, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, the winter solstice, and Boxing Day, each with unique traditions
Christmas is the most important holiday celebrated in December around the world.
People celebrate the winter solstice in December because it marks the shortest day of the year.
December holidays are primarily religious in nature, focusing on reflection and giving.
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