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How Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter

I can explain how Christians celebrate the festivals of Christmas and Easter and why they are significant.

New
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Year 10
Eduqas

How Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter

I can explain how Christians celebrate the festivals of Christmas and Easter and why they are significant.

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Key learning points

  1. A festival is a period of celebration, usually for religious reasons; Christmas and Easter are Christian festivals.
  2. Most Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day and prepare for this during the period of Advent.
  3. Christmas celebrations often include going to church, taking part in Nativity plays, singing carols, and giving gifts.
  4. Easter is when most Christians celebrate Jesus rising again after his death; Lent is the preparation for this.
  5. Many Christians celebrate Easter by going to church and reflecting on beliefs about Jesus' resurrection.

Keywords

  • Christmas - a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus

  • Easter - a Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus

  • Festival - a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons

  • Resurrection - the belief that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, conquering death

Common misconception

All Christians celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December.

Some Christians, such as many Eastern Orthodox Christians, celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January.


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You may wish to remind students of the story of Jesus' birth (the Nativity) and Christian beliefs about Jesus as the incarnation of God prior to beginning this lesson.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Christians believe Jesus died on the to save humanity.

Correct Answer: cross

Q2.
What does the word ‘Trinity’ describe?

Jesus’ resurrection
The Ten Commandments
Correct answer: God as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Q3.
Which statement best describes the Apostles’ Creed?

A prayer asking for forgiveness
Correct answer: A statement of Christian beliefs
A story told by Jesus

Q4.
What does Pentecost celebrate?

Correct answer: The giving of the Holy Spirit
The birth of Jesus
The Last Supper

Q5.
What do Christians believe happens at baptism?

Correct answer: It welcomes a person into the Christian faith
It celebrates the resurrection
It represents the Last Supper

Q6.
During the Eucharist, Christians remember Jesus’ words by drinking .

Correct Answer: wine

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
The season called helps many Christians get ready for Christmas.

Correct Answer: Advent

Q2.
When do many Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas?

25th December
Correct answer: 7th January
1st January

Q3.
What does the Feast of the Epiphany remember?

Jesus’ resurrection
The beginning of Lent
Correct answer: The Magi visiting Jesus with gifts

Q4.
Lent is a time of days when Christians get ready for Easter.

Correct Answer: 40, forty, Forty

Q5.
What is the main focus of Easter Sunday for Christians?

The birth of Jesus
Correct answer: The resurrection of Jesus
The arrival of the Holy Spirit

Q6.
Christians celebrate Easter Sunday by saying “ is risen.”

Correct Answer: Christ