Christmas Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions
Christmas 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 Christmas holiday reading comprehension activity to build early literacy skills while keeping learners engaged? These Christmas-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 informational nonfiction text centered around Christmas traditions, symbols, and seasonal customs.
Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, tutoring, or small group instruction, this resource offers a meaningful way to practice Christmas reading passages, build background knowledge, and strengthen social studies reading comprehension through accessible, age-appropriate content.
What’s Included:
- 29 nonfiction reading comprehension passages
- Comprehension questions for each passage
- Vocabulary words related to Christmas and holiday traditions
- Print-and-go format—no prep required!
Topics Included:
- 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
Perfect For:
✔ Blending literacy and classroom holiday lessons in one activity
✔ Small group instruction, independent reading, or one-on-one support
✔ 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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