Question

Exercice - December. 02nd and 09th 2020 - 9º ano
Leiam o texto abaixo e em seguida respondam as perguntas. Read the text below and answer the questions
Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two milenia,
people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in
nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader
whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts,
decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa
Claus to arrive. December 25-Christmas Day-has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870
- www.history.com
1. What is the definition of Christmas according to the text?
2. When did Christmas start?
3. Who is Jesus of Nazareth?
4. What do popular customs include?​

Answer 1

Resposta:

1. Christmas is both  a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon.

2. Christmas Day has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870.

3. He is a spiritual leader.

4. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Caus to arrive.

Espero ter ajudado!

Answer 2

1. Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon.

2. More than two thousand years ago

3. A spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion(christians).

4. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive.

1. F

2. T

3. T

4. T

1. Mundial, pelo mundo afora

2. Nascimento

3. Partilha

4. Presentes

D.

Merry Christmas / Happy Christmas