80+ December Holidays Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions
80+ December Holidays Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions
Flexible Ways to Use
Flexible Ways to Use
✔ Great for use during reading time at school or home
✔ Pairs well with seasonal or thematic units to add variety
✔ Works as a close reading activity—read once for fluency, again for comprehension
✔ Use as independent practice, small group instruction, homework, or extra review
Supports a Range of Learners
Supports a Range of Learners
✔ Adaptable for various reading levels—perfect for differentiated instruction
✔ Helpful for homeschoolers, special education programs, and intervention settings
✔ Designed to support English language learners and developing readers
✔ Clear structure and vocabulary build confidence and comprehension
✔ Engaging topics keep students motivated and focused
Quick Setup
Quick Setup
Just print and go—no prep needed! Whether you're teaching in a classroom, tutoring one-on-one, or supporting your child at home, these reading comprehension passages offer a ready-to-use solution for building literacy skills through engaging content.
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Looking for a no-prep December holidays reading activity to build early literacy skills while keeping learners engaged? These December holiday-themed reading comprehension passages are designed for young readers at a Kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade reading level. Each passage supports fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies, and features engaging nonfiction texts centered around December cultural celebrations and winter holidays around the world.
Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, tutoring, or small group instruction, this resource offers a meaningful way to practice reading skills with age-appropriate and accessible content.
What’s Included:
- 80+ nonfiction reading comprehension passages
- December comprehension questions for each passage
- Vocabulary words related to December holidays and winter traditions
- Print-and-go format—no prep required!
Topics Included:
Christmas – What is Christmas | When is Christmas | Who celebrates Christmas
How do people celebrate Christmas | Angel | Christmas tree | Candles | Candy cane | Mistletoe | Gifts | Carol singers | Elves | Toy sack | Stocking | Reindeer | Poinsettia | Holly | Hot chocolate | Cookies and milk | Chimney | Sleigh | Fireplace | Snowman | Gingerbread | Santa | Mrs. Claus | Christmas lights | Lump of coal
Kwanzaa – What is Kwanzaa | When is Kwanzaa | Who celebrates Kwanzaa | How do people celebrate Kwanzaa | Bendera (the flag) | Candles | Fruit bowl | Corn | Gifts
Christmas Around the World – Australia | Brazil | Canada | England | France | Italy | Russia | Spain | Sweden | Mexico | Germany | The Netherlands | The United States
Hanukkah – What is Hanukkah | When is Hanukkah | Who celebrates Hanukkah | How do people celebrate Hanukkah | The Story of Hanukkah | Dreidel | Menorah and Candles | Donuts and Latkes | Star of David and Torah | Gifts
St. Lucia's Day – What is St. Lucia's Day | When is St. Lucia's Day | Who celebrates St. Lucia's Day | How do people celebrate St. Lucia's Day | St. Lucia girl | St. Lucia boy | Wreath with candles | St. Lucia bun | Ginger cookies | Coffee | Cuccia | Bag of grains
Posadas – What are Las Posadas | Origin of Las Posadas | How people celebrate | Mary | Joseph | Poinsettias | Candles | Pinatas | Donkey
Each passage introduces fun, familiar topics connected to December holidays, helping learners build key reading skills in a meaningful and engaging way while exploring global traditions and cultural celebrations.
Perfect For:
✔ Blending literacy and social studies holiday lessons in one activity
✔ Small group work, independent reading, or one-on-one instruction
✔ Classroom teachers, homeschool families, tutors, and interventionists
✔ Literacy centers, morning work, early finishers, or homework
✔ Supportive for ESL learners, special education, and differentiated instruction
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