Article of the Week #16

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

• 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

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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

What is the primary focus of Kwanzaa celebrations?

• Honoring African heritage and culture

• Exchanging gifts

• Celebrating the winter solstice

• Watching fireworks

On which date does New Year's Eve occur?

• December 31st

• December 25th

• December 26th

• January 1st

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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

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

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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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