80+ Winter Holidays Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension Passages

Are you on the hunt for an exciting and hassle-free holiday activity that will keep your students engaged throughout the season? You will love these Winter Holidays Christmas Around The World Reading Comprehension Passages!

This packet is loaded with 11 fascinating holidays from around the globe, including St. Nicholas Day, Epiphany, Boxing Day, Hogmanay, Saint Lucia's Day, Lunar New Year, Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Las Posadas. It's a comprehensive collection that covers a wide range of cultural celebrations, allowing your students to explore different traditions and customs.

The best part? These reading comprehension passages are incredibly versatile. They work perfectly as warm-up exercises, bell work, homework assignments, or even quick assessments. Students can work on them independently during literacy groups or guided reading sessions. What's more, these activities go beyond traditional bubble-in answers. They provide an opportunity for students to showcase their knowledge and understanding of each skill, making the learning experience more meaningful and engaging.

I have designed passport, visa stamp and passport page, and flight ticket to make the reading more exciting! Your students will have a blast as they dive into the fascinating details of each country. It's not just about reading - it's about experiencing the culture, traditions, and wonders of the world firsthand!

So, say goodbye to boring activities and hello to an exciting journey through holiday traditions around the world.

List of reading passages:

St. Nicholas Day: A Celebration of Generosity in Europe

Three Kings' Day

Boxing Day: A British Tradition of Giving

Hogmanay: Scotland's Joyous New Year Celebration

Saint Lucia's Day: A Swedish Festival of Light

Lunar New Year

Diwali

Eid al-Fitr: A Celebration of Joy and Togetherness

Hanukkah

Christmas

Las Posadas: A Celebration of Tradition and Faith

List of worksheets/graphic organizers:

Vocabulary Words

All about

Ask questions

Make connection

Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer

Informational Writing Graphic Organizer

Plus craft project, comprehension questions, writing prompts and compare & contrast Venn graph for each reading passage!

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