Holiday Facts
What was the biggest gift in the world? Hint: It's a very well known statue.
The biggest gift in the world is a very well known statue that we all know as Lady Liberty.
Given as a gift of friendship to the United States by the French on Christmas day in 1886, the Statue of Liberty holds the record.
Name the noun and verb:
The beautiful and talented woman sang a song to the crowd.
Noun: Woman
Verb: Sang
How does Henry feel about the thought of going to New York City?
Nervous
What is the problem in this story?
Irene needs to deliver the ballgown to the duchess.
What is the setting?
North Pole, Sleigh, Houses
Today's theme for the 12 Days of Holiday Spirit is:
Warm and Cozy
Finish the analogy:
Summer : hot
Winter : __________
Cold
What ornament does Henry add to the Christmas tree?
A star made of folded paper
What is the setting of the story?
She's in the forest while it's snowing, windy, and cold.
Who are the characters in the story?
Santa, Elves, Mrs. Claus, Tugboat
Which movie shows a boy getting on a train to go and meet Santa and learning the true meaning of Christmas?
The Polar Express
What is an antonym for unique?
Ordinary, common
What does Henry take home with him that reminds him of the magic of the tree?
pinecone
Describe what a palace is.
The fancy home of an important person
What is the problem in this story?
Tugboat hid in Santa's sleigh.
What is one way of showing the true spirit of Christmas?
Giving to others
What is a synonym for obvious?
Evident, apparent, clear
What does Henry's dad call Henry?
Sparky
What is a character trait of Irene's that shows perseverance through hard times and courage?
Irene is brave.
Put these events in order:
Tugboat hides in Santa's sleigh.
Santa says, "No Tugboat, No Christmas."
Mrs. Clause says, "Get back in the sleigh."
One of the elves says, "No Santa, No Christmas."
One of the elves says, "No Santa, No Christmas."
Tugboat hides in Santa's sleigh.
Mrs. Clause says, "Get back in the sleigh."
Santa says, "No Tugboat, No Christmas."
Which Christmas drink dates back to Medieval times?
Eggnog
What type of figurative language is below:
The bouncy blue ballerina bedazzled the crowd.
Alliteration, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, personification
Alliteration
What does Henry give to a little girl at the end of this story?
Describe the moral of the story.
It's more important to do what's right than to do what is easy.
How did Santa solve the problem?
He brought Tugboat back home.