Reading, Ulbe

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo
• Leerjaar 1

Reading Lesson

Christmas

Christmas around the world

" Christmas is celebrated in many countries, but the traditions are often very different. In the United States families decorate  Christmas trees and hang out stockings for Santa Claus. In the United Kingdom, people pull Christmas crackers at dinner. In Spain, children wait for the three Kings to bring presents on January  6th. In Japan, families often eat fried chicken on Christmas eve. Mexicans love Christmas, they have family celebrations for a full month and lots of piñata's. In Venezuela people skate to church on Christmas morning.  The Ukranian people like to decorate their Christmas tree with spider webs. In the Netherlands we celebrate Sinterklaas on the 5th of December. Although the traditions vary, Christmas is a time spent with family and friends, share food, and give gifts."

Who brings the Christmas gifts in Spain?

1. Father Christmas.
2. Sinterklaas.
3. The three Kings.
4. Santa Claus.

What do Japanese families eat on Christmas Eve?

1. They eat fried fish and rice.
2. They eat fried chicken .
3. Loempia's.
4. Lots of Sushi.

Which country was not mentioned in the text?

1. Venezuela
2. China
3. Spain
4. United Kingdom

How do people travel to church in Venuzuela?

1. On skates.
2. By bus.
3. They walk with their families.
4. By car.

What do Ukranian's like to decorate their Christmas tree with?

1. Spider webs
2. Piñata's
3. Fruit
4. Beads

In which country do they have piñata's at Christmas?

1. Japan
2. Mexico
3. United States
4. The Netherlands

In what country do they pull Christmas crackers at dinner?

1. Canada
2. Japan
3. United States
4. United Kingdom

Why is Christmas so important to people?

1. Is a time to get gifts and eat lots of food.
2. Is a time to see Family and open gifts.
3. Is a time to relax and watch a good movie.
4. Is a time to share food, give gifts and see friends and family.

At Chrismas Americans hang up stockings, what are stockings ?

In the United Kingdom people pull Christmas crackers at Christmas, what are Christmas crackers?

Do you think Christmas is important and Love to celebrate it?

😒🙁😐🙂😃

Which movie was the last slide from?

That was it!

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Tip: Watch Home Alone!