Class 3 Reading Passage on Our Indian Festivals
Class 3 Reading Passage on Our Indian Festivals
Celebrating Together: Reading Passage on Indian Festivals for Class 3
This lively reading comprehension worksheet introduces Class 3 learners to India’s colorful festivals and the values they teach. The passage highlights Diwali, Holi, Eid, and Christmas, showing how each brings joy, sharing, and togetherness. Through simple reading comprehension tasks, students learn about celebrations, unity, and respect for all religions.
The worksheet encourages children to read, infer, and connect ideas while practicing grammar and vocabulary through age-appropriate questions.
Why Learning About Festivals Matters in Reading Comprehension
Festivals reflect India’s culture and values. For Class 3 learners, this topic helps:
1. Build cultural awareness and respect for diversity.
2. Improve reading comprehension and recall of factual details.
3. Strengthen moral understanding and empathy.
4. Encourage positive social learning through reading.
What’s Inside This Worksheet
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students choose correct answers about festivals, activities, and their meanings.
Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions
Children write factual responses about how people celebrate different festivals.
Exercise 3 – Think and Answer
Students share their understanding of respect, unity, and the importance of celebrating festivals.
✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
**Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Answer**
1. a) Diwali
2. c) Play with colours
3. b) To stay united and happy
**Exercise 2 – Answer the Questions**
1. Because people light diyas to celebrate the victory of light over darkness.
2. They decorate trees, sing carols, and exchange gifts.
3. Families pray together, say “Eid Mubarak”, and enjoy tasty food.
**Exercise 3 – Think and Answer**
1. Festivals bring people together by spreading joy and togetherness.
2. Respecting all religions helps build peace and harmony.
3. Celebrating festivals teaches kindness, sharing, and respect for others.
4. Celebrating Festivals of Unity.
Make learning joyful this season! Help your child explore India’s festivals and values through this colorful reading comprehension worksheet and more from PlanetSpark.
Frequently Asked Questions
They help Class 3 learners understand cultural diversity, traditions, and values through joyful reading.
They improve vocabulary, sequencing, and summarizing as they connect stories with real-life celebrations.
They make reading comprehension fun while teaching respect, unity, and awareness of India’s vibrant heritage.
