📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society
What does Christmas celebrate?
Correct answer: The birth of Jesus Christ
A The resurrection of Jesus
✓ The birth of Jesus Christ
C The last supper
D The ascension
💡 Explanation
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
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
- Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha — Muslim festivals
- Diwali — Hindu and Sikh festival of lights
- Hannukah — Jewish; Vaisakhi — Sikh new year
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.
Other religious festivals celebrated in the UK include Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha (Muslim festivals), Diwali (Hindu and Sikh festival of lights), Hannukah (Jewish festival of lights), and Vaisakhi (Sikh new year festival). These festivals reflect the UK's religious diversity and are celebrated by communities across the country.
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