Read the following passages and answer the questions. India Christmas in India is a relatively minor holiday, but is usually celebrated by attending midnight mass and enjoying a huge meal with family. Families might also hang large, colourful paper lanterns shaped like stars outside their homes and decorate mango or banana trees with ornaments or bright fabric. Russia Christmas trees are often still called New Year trees and many families unwrap gifts left by Dad Moroz, or Father Frost, on New Year's day, according to Wired. Christmas tradition in Russia usually involves a meatless Christmas Eve meal that includes 12 dishes representing the 12 apostles. Diners might also enjoy bread dipped in honey and garlic. Question 1 [1 mark] What might Indians hang on Christmas? Question 2 [1 mark] What ornaments and fabrics for on Christmas day in India? Question 3 [1 mark] 12 dishes representing the 12 apostles. Explain the word “apostles” in this phrase.

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