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Christmas Around the World

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Christmas Around the World

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📖 Part 1: Reading About Christmas

Christmas Around the World

Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25th. People around the world celebrate this special day in different ways. In the Northern Hemisphere (like Europe, North America, and Asia), Christmas happens during winter. There is snow, cold weather, and people wear warm clothes. Families gather together, exchange gifts, and eat special meals like turkey and Christmas pudding.

In Australia and New Zealand, Christmas is very different! December 25th is during summer. The weather is hot and sunny. Many families have barbecues on the beach or in their gardens. Instead of snowmen, children might build sandcastles. Some people still eat traditional Christmas dinner, but others prefer cold salads and fresh seafood. Santa Claus might wear shorts and sunglasses!

Christmas traditions include decorating Christmas trees with lights and ornaments, hanging stockings by the fireplace, singing Christmas carols, and giving presents. Children believe that Santa Claus brings gifts on Christmas Eve. Many families attend church services and spend time with relatives. Christmas is a time for love, sharing, and happiness.

Write 8 new words from the text and their meanings in your language:
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❓ Part 2: Reading Comprehension

1. When is Christmas celebrated?
2. How is Christmas different in Australia compared to Europe?
3. What are three Christmas traditions mentioned in the text?
4. What might Australian families do on Christmas Day?

🌍 Part 3: Cultural Comparison & Activities

5. Compare Christmas with a special holiday from your culture. Write 3 similarities and 3 differences:

Similarities:

1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________

Differences:

1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________
6. Fill in the gaps. Choose the correct word:

(presents, December, family, tree, Santa, winter, summer, beach)

a) Christmas is on 25th __________.
b) Children receive __________ from Santa.
c) In Australia, Christmas is in __________.
d) Families decorate a Christmas __________.
e) __________ Claus brings gifts to children.
f) Australian families might go to the __________.
7. Match the Christmas words with their meanings:
1. Carol
2. Ornament
3. Stocking
4. Fireplace
5. Gift
a) A present for someone
b) A Christmas song
c) A decoration for the tree
d) A sock hung for Santa
e) A place where fire burns
8. Draw your favourite holiday celebration and write 3 sentences about it:
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