Winter Holidays Around the World Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions
Winter Holidays Around the World 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 winter holidays around the world reading activity to build early literacy skills while keeping learners engaged? These winter holiday reading 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 texts centered around holiday traditions, seasonal celebrations, and cultural diversity.
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 while exploring social studies holiday themes.
What’s Included:
- 100+ nonfiction reading comprehension passages
- Comprehension questions for each passage
- Vocabulary words related to winter holidays
- Print-and-go format—no prep required!
Topics Covered:
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 | How People Celebrate | Story of Hanukkah | Dreidel | Menorah | Candles | Donuts | Latkes | Star of David | Torah | Gifts
Kwanzaa: What is Kwanzaa | When is Kwanzaa | Who Celebrates | How People Celebrate | Bendera (Flag) | Candles | Fruit Bowl | Corn | Gifts
New Year’s: What is New Year’s | When is New Year’s | How People Celebrate | Who Celebrates | Fireworks | Watching the Ball Drop | Toasts | Football | New Year’s Resolutions
Holidays Around the World: Chinese New Year | Diwali | Hanukkah | Kwanzaa | Las Posadas | St. Lucia’s Day | Ramadan | Día de los Muertos | Cinco de Mayo | Mardi Gras
St. Lucia’s Day: What is St. Lucia’s Day | When is it Celebrated | Who Celebrates | How People Celebrate | St. Lucia Girl | St. Lucia Boy | Wreath with Candles | Lucia Bun | Ginger Cookies | Coffee | Cuccia | Bag of Grains
Las Posadas: What are Las Posadas | Origin of Las Posadas | How People Celebrate | Mary | Joseph | Poinsettias | Candles | Piñatas | Donkey
Lunar / Chinese New Year: What is Chinese New Year | When is It Celebrated | Who Celebrates | How People Celebrate | Dragons | Dragon Dance | Lion Dance | Fai Chun | Red Envelopes | Cleaning the House | Kumquat Trees | Lanterns | Firecrackers | Color Red | Lucky Coin | Dumplings
Each passage introduces fun, familiar topics connected to winter holidays and seasonal traditions, helping learners build key reading skills in a meaningful and engaging way.
Perfect For:
✔ Blending literacy and themed learning 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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