📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society
Only Easter Monday is recognised as a public holiday in connection with the Easter festival.
Correct answer: False
A True
✓ False
💡 Explanation
The paragraph states that both Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays.
Key facts to remember
- Christmas — 25 December, birth of Jesus Christ
- Easter — resurrection of Jesus; Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays
- Easter eggs given as gifts
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 4.3.2 Religious festivals:
Christmas is celebrated on 25 December and is the most important Christian festival. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Many people exchange gifts, decorate Christmas trees, and eat a traditional Christmas dinner. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Easter eggs (chocolate eggs) are given as gifts.
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