New Year and Christmas

When was the first Christmas card sent?

• 1743

• 1843

• 1847

What are two other names for Santa Claus?

• Kris Kringle and Ded Moroz

• Ded Moroz and Saint Nick

• Saint Nick and Kris Kringle

Canada, The U.K., and most other Commonwealth countries officially celebrate the day after Christmas as what holiday?

• Boxing Day

• New Year Day

• Present Day

How many reindeer drive Santa Claus’ sleigh (counting Rudolph)?

• 8

• 9

• 7

Who invented electric Christmas lights?

• Nicola Tesla

• Thomas Edison

• James Maxwell

Which was the first country to issue a Christmas postage stamp?

• England

• Canada

• France

Which was the first country to issue a Christmas postage stamp?

• Comet

• Cupid

• Vixen

Which country follows the tradition to light candles on the graves of relatives on Christmas Eve?

• Germany

• Finland

• Egypt

After leaving Bethlehem, to which country did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus travel?

• Egypt

• Turkey

• Japan

Everyone is familiar with the mistletoe tradition. What is the color of the berries of the plant?

• White

• Yellow

• Red