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Winter Holidays Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions

Winter Holidays Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions

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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

✔ 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

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.

Looking for a no-prep winter holidays reading activity to build early literacy skills while keeping learners engaged? These winter holidays-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 winter holidays, holiday traditions, and seasonal traditions.

Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, tutoring, or small group instruction, this resource offers a meaningful way to practice reading skills with age-appropriate and accessible informational text that supports social studies reading and background knowledge building.

What’s Included:

  • 45+ nonfiction reading comprehension passages
  • Comprehension questions for each passage
  • Vocabulary words related to winter holidays
  • Print-and-go format—no prep required!

Topics Included:

Christmas – What is Christmas? | When is Christmas? | Who Celebrates? | How People Celebrate | 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? | How People Celebrate | Bendera (The Flag) | Candles | Fruit Bowl | Corn | Gifts

Hanukkah – What is Hanukkah? | When is Hanukkah? | Who Celebrates? | How People Celebrate | The Story of Hanukkah | Dreidel | Menorah and Candles | Donuts and Latkes | Star of David and Torah | Gifts

Each passage introduces fun, familiar topics connected to winter holidays, helping learners build key reading skills in a meaningful and engaging way while exploring cultural celebrations, global celebrations, and holiday traditions around the world.

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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