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Christmas Traditions
What does the word 'Christmas' mean?
The word Christmas is taken from 'Christ's Mass' or, in the original Latin, Cristes maesse. Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on thisday.
Is Christmas only a religious holiday?
Certainly, for practicing Christians around the world, Christmas is one of the most important holiday of the year. However, in modern times traditionalChristmas festivities have become much less related to the Christ story. Examples of these other traditions include: Santa Claus, Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer and others.
Why is Christmas soimportant?
There are two reasons:
There are approximately 1.8 billion Christians in a total world population of 5.5 billion, making it the largest religion worldwide.
And, some think more importantly,Christmas is the most important shopping event of the year. It is claimed that up to 70 percent of many merchants' annual revenue is made during the Christmas season. It is interesting to note that thisemphasis on spending is relatively modern. Christmas was a relatively quiet holiday in the USA until the 1860s.
Why do people give gifts on Christmas day?
This tradition most probably is based on thestory of the three wise men (the Magi) giving gifts of gold, incense and myrrh following the birth of Jesus.
However, it is important to note that gift giving has only become popular in the last 100years as figures such as Santa Claus have come to be more important, and emphasis has been shifted to giving gifts to children.
Why is there a Christmas Tree?
This tradition was begun in Germany.German immigrants moving to England and the USA brought this popular tradition with them and it has since become a much loved tradition for all.



Christmas Traditions Quiz
Answer the followingquestions about Christmas based on the reading comprehension about Christmas Traditions. Each question has only one correct answer.
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