Who is St Nicholas?

Was Santa Claus a real person?

• Yes, he was.

• No, he wasn't.

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When and where was he born?

• 280 AD, Rome

• 280 AD, Turkey

• 280 AD, Patara

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His parents died when he was very young.

• True

• False

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What was his profession?

• doctor

• rich man

• bishop

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What did he do with the money he inherited?

• married a poor girl

• helped the poor and sick

• gave gifts to poor children

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We celebrate the feast of St Nicholas on 6th December, becuase ...

• he died on that day

• he helped the three poor sisters on that day

• was born on that day

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In the Netherlands and Hungary children put out their ... and expect gifts in them.

• socks

• shoes

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Sinterklaas is a ... for Saint Nicholas.

• Dutch name

• American name

• Turkish name

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The Dutch brought Santa Claus to America in ...

• the 1700s.

• the mid 1800s

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St Nicholas became part of the Christmas holiday later.

• True

• False

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