CHRISTMAS QUIZZ

The legend of Santa Claus began with which 4th century saint?

• a. Saint Christopher

• b. Saint Michael

• c. Saint Nicholas

... and where did this saint live?

• a. Finland

• b. Turkey

• c. Italy

• d. Norway

In the United Kingdom, what do children put out for Santa CLaus to put their presents in?

• a. hats

• b. socks

• c. shoes

The Christmas tree tradition started in which country?

• a. Germany

• b. Russia

• c. Norway

• d. Finland

Where is the United States' official Christmas tree located?

• a. In Times square, New York

• b. In King's Canyon National Park

• c. Outside the White House in Washington DC

The first charity Christmas card was produced by UNICEF in 1949. Who was the picture painted by?

• a. a seven-year-old girl

• b. Pablo Picasso

• c. Charlie Chaplin

Both Idaho and Indiana in the United States have a town called

• a. Father Christmas

• b. Santa Claus

• c. Saint Nicholas

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer first appeared in 1939 to

• a. advertise chocolates

• b. warn people about catching a cold

• c. promote a department store

In Finland, Santa travels on

• a. a swan

• b. a polar bear

• c. a goat

In Poland, a meal of twelve different dishes is eaten on Christmas Eve. The main ingredient is

• a. cheese

• b. chicken

• c. fish