Christmas time

What was the reason for December 25th becoming the official celebration of Jesus' birth?

• It was the date mentioned in the Bible.

• It coincided with existing pagan festivals.

• Christians agreed on this date in the third century.

• It was introduced by the Puritan settlers.

How did Christmas celebrations change in the 1800s?

• Gift-giving became a popular tradition.

• The Massachusetts legislature opposed the celebrations.

• The royal family started decorating evergreen trees.

• Santa Claus started wearing red and white.

What was the original significance of gift-giving during Christmas?

• To celebrate the birth of Jesus.

• To imitate the three kings who brought gifts to baby Jesus.

• To promote commercialization of the holiday.

• To continue the pagan tradition of wild parties.

Who is Santa Claus based on?

• Saint Nicholas of Mira.

• The Puritan settlers of colonial America.

• The three kings who brought gifts to baby Jesus.

• The royal family of Germany.

What caused Christmas to become a commercial holiday?

• The rise of advertising in the 19th and 20th centuries.

• The opposition from religious purists.

• The publication of an image of the royal family with a Christmas tree.

• The Industrial Revolution.

What did early Christians do before the third century regarding Christmas?

• They celebrated Christmas on December 25th.

• hey couldn't agree on the date of Jesus' birth.

• They observed Christmas with wild parties.

• They didn't celebrate Christmas at all.

How did the image of Santa Claus wearing red and white become popular?

• It was mentioned in the Bible.

• It was introduced by the Puritan settlers.

• It was shown in a Coca-Cola ad in the 1930s.

• It coincided with existing pagan festivals.