iTEP READING (CHRISTMAS TREE)

As used in the passage "Originated" means

• spread

• grew

• began

• organized

As used in the passage "adorned" means

• simulated

• darkened

• dressed

• admired

According to the second paragraph, What was the purpose of the Paradise Tree?

• To be a symbol of everlasting love

• To be a reminder that spring was approaching

• To represent the Garden of Eden

• To teach people how to read

According to the passage, What was Martin Luther's reaction to seeing stars shinning throught

• He wrote plays to teach people stories from the bible

• He began to hang hawthorn trees for decoration

• He designed lights to hang on the Yule tree

• He put candles on a tree winter

Why does the author mention The Puritans in the fourth paragraph?

• To explain why the Christmas tree was popular in Europe But not in The U.S

• To show how they made the tree in Rockefeller Center a tourist attraction

• To support the idea they left the United States of America after the 19th century

• To suggest that they brought the first Christmas tree to The United States

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