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Which sentence does NOT support the topic Holiday celebrations?

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Families cook special meals

People gather together

Traditions are shared

Which detail does NOT belong with the main idea Holidays are meaningful?

People wear coats

Families share traditions

People reflect on values

Candles represent hope

Which detail best supports the idea that Kwanzaa celebrates culture?

Families share stories and traditions

It lasts seven days

It is in winter

Candles are tall

Main idea: Holidays bring families together. Which detail best supports this idea?

Families gather to celebrate

Stores are crowded

Snow falls

People buy decorations

Which detail best supports the main idea that Hanukkah is based on tradition?

Families light a menorah each night

Nights are long

It happens in December

Candles are bright

During Kwanzaa, families talk about unity, responsibility, and culture. What is the main idea?

Kwanzaa teaches values

Culture is important

Families talk

Kwanzaa uses candles

People exchange gifts, help others, and show kindness during Christmas. What idea connects all these details?

Christmas focuses on giving

Winter is cold

Shopping is busy

Gifts cost money

Read the sentences: Families decorate, cook special meals, and share stories during the holidays. What is the best main idea?

Holidays include meaningful family traditions

Decorating is fun

Cooking takes time

Stories are important

Which detail supports the main idea that Christmas is about giving?

People exchange gifts

Days are shorter

People wear coats

It is cold

What is the topic of this sentence? “Many people decorate their homes with lights during Christmas.”

Christmas decorations

Lights

Homes

Winter

Explain how decorations support holiday celebrations.

Decorations help show that a holiday is being celebrated and create a festive feeling.

Why is family an important part of many holidays?

Family is important because holidays focus on spending time together and sharing traditions.

Name one supporting detail that shows how families celebrate Christmas.

Which detail best supports the idea that Christmas involves giving?

People exchange gifts

People wear sweaters

It can snow

Days are shorter

What is the topic of this sentence? “Many people decorate their homes with lights and symbols during the holidays.”

Holiday decorations

Homes

Symbols

Lights

Which sentence is a supporting detail for Kwanzaa values?

Each day focuses on a different principle

Kwanzaa is in December

Kwanzaa lasts seven days

Winter holidays are fun

What is the main idea of this sentence? “Lighting candles during Hanukkah reminds families of faith and tradition.”

Hanukkah uses candles

Candles are bright

Candles are used for light

Candles are expensive

Which detail does NOT support the main idea that holidays bring families together?

People go to school

Families eat meals together

Families share traditions

People spend time talking

What is the topic of this paragraph? “During Kwanzaa, families celebrate unity, culture, and traditions through music, food, and storytelling.”

Kwanzaa celebrations

Music

Family meals

Storytelling

Which detail supports the main idea that Hanukkah is a meaningful celebration?

People light a menorah each night.

Hanukkah lasts eight nights.

Dreidels are small.

Winter nights are long.

Which sentence best states the main idea?

Christmas is a holiday focused on family, giving, and tradit

Christmas trees are green.

Gifts are wrapped in paper.

Christmas is celebrated in December.

What is the main topic of this sentence? “Families gather to celebrate Christmas with decorations, gifts, and special meals.”

Christmas traditions

Decorations

Gifts

Winter weather