Christmas Decorations Reading Comprehension
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Christmas Decorations Reading Comprehension
A garland of stories
On a warm December afternoon in Aotearoa New Zealand, Maia helped her grandfather decorate their front room. He handed her a box of decorations, each with a story to tell. First came a bright star. “In the Christmas story,” Grandad explained, “a star guided the wise men towards Jesus.” Maia placed it near the top of the tree, where it caught the afternoon light. Next, Maia unpacked a small angel. Grandad told her that, in the Bible story, messengers shared an important announcement with people in the countryside. “That’s why angels often remind people of a joyful announcement,” he said. A little brass bell gave a clear ring when Maia lifted it from the box. Grandad said bells have long been rung at Christmas celebrations and in churches. Their sound can gather listeners and add a lively, welcoming feel. At the bottom of the box was a wreath made from evergreen leaves. Its circle had no obvious start or finish. Grandad said that, for many Christians, the circle can represent God’s lasting love. The evergreen leaves stay green through the seasons, so they can also suggest life that continues. Maia found a red-and-white candy cane tucked inside the wreath. Some people connect its hooked shape with a shepherd’s staff, and the letter J when it is turned one way. In this tradition, white stands for purity and red for love and sacrifice. Maia looked at the decorated room. “The decorations are like little reminders,” she said. Grandad smiled. “Exactly. Different families celebrate in different ways, but for many people these symbols help tell the Christmas story and share what matters to them.”
Check your understanding
Answer each question. Choose an answer where options are given, and match the items where asked.
- It guided the wise men towards Jesus.
- It rang to call the shepherds.
- It showed Maia where to find the wreath.
- It led people to a church.
- Angels helped make evergreen leaves grow.
- Angels shared an important announcement with people in the countryside.
- Angels rang bells in churches.
- Angels placed a star on the tree.
- Bring people into one place and create a cheerful atmosphere.
- Tell the wise men which way to travel.
- Show that summer has begun.
- Explain the meaning of the candy cane’s colours.
- Star
- Angel
- Wreath
- A reminder of a joyful announcement
- A guide for the wise men
- A symbol connected with lasting love and continuing life
Look closer at the text
Use details from the passage to explain your thinking.
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