Bet you didn't know "Christmas"

When do English-speaking people celebrate Christmas?

• on 25th

• on 31st

• on 7th

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When did December 25th become the official celebration of the birth of Jesus?

• In the first century.

• In the second century.

• In the third century.

• In the fourth century.

What is the significance of December 25th for Christians?

• It is the day when Christians exchange gifts.

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  It is the day when Christians decorate trees.

• It is the day when Christians honor the birth of Jesus Christ.

• It is the day when Christians sing songs about Santa Claus.

How did Christmas celebrations change in the eighth century?

• They became more religious and solemn.

• They became wild parties similar to Mardi Gras celebrations.

• They became more focused on exchanging gifts.

• They became more commercialized.

Who opposed Christmas celebrations in colonial America?

• The Massachusetts legislature.

• The Puritan settlers.

• The religious purists.

• The royal family.

When did Christmas as we know it begin?

• In the 1600s.

• In the 1700s.

• In the 1800s.

• In the 1900s.

Where did the tradition of decorating evergreen trees originate?

• England.

• Germany.

• United States.

• Netherlands.

When did the tradition of sending Christmas cards start?

• In the 1600s.

• In the 1700s.

• In the 1800s.

• In the 1900s.

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

• To celebrate the birth of Jesus.

• To honor Saint Nicholas of Mira.

• To promote commercialization.

• To exchange gifts with loved ones.

Who is Santa Claus based on?

• Saint Nicholas of Mira.

• Saint Patrick of Ireland.

• Saint Patrick of Ireland.

• Saint Francis of Assisi.