📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society
Which TWO statements about Christian festivals in the UK are correct?
Correct answers: Christmas is celebrated on 25 December.; Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays.
✓ Christmas is celebrated on 25 December.
B Easter is considered the most important Christian festival.
✓ Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays.
D Christmas celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
💡 Explanation
Christmas is celebrated on 25 December and Easter includes Good Friday and Easter Monday as public holidays. The paragraph states Christmas is the most important Christian festival and 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
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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