prosperity, the pooja includes washing silver coins in milk and water. In India, people decorate their houses with lamps, similar to the way you might light up your house for Christmas. My family just places a few candles outside. We also set off firecrackers, which is my favorite part. We often do this activity with friends to add to the excitement.

　　Both holidays have different histories and stories. We celebrate them in different ways, yet they both have the same meaning. They both translate into Festival of Lights, and they both mean family and presents for me!

24. Why does the author receive gifts on both Hanukkah and Diwali?

　A. Because he lives in a rich family.

　B. Because he lives in two different countries.

　C. Because his parents like celebrating their different cultures.

　D. Because his parents like spending money buying gifts for them.

25. What does the underlined phrase "hot and cold" in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A. A kind of Hanukkah game. B. A kind of Hanukkah gift.

C. A can of festival drink. D. A riddle written on lights.

26. We can learn from the text that Hanukkah and Diwali ________.

A. share the same history and culture B. are celebrated by both Jews and Indians

C. are both related to the legend of lights D. encourage the families to do their prayers

27. What is the author's attitude towards Hanukkah and Diwali?

A. She enjoys celebrating both of them. B. She does mind spending them.

C. She likes Hanukkah better. D. She likes Diwali better.

　　C

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