Colonial Christmas

Which group abhorred the excesses of church celebrations?

• Anglicans

• Puritans

• Quakers

• Lutherans

What was the fine for observing Christmas in Massachusetts?

• Two shillings

• Five shillings

• Ten shillings

• One shilling

What was Colonial Christmas primarily considered as?

• A holiday for children

• A magical day for everyone

• A holiday for adults

• A religious day.

Fill in the blank: Colonial Christmas celebrations originated in the _______ colonies.

• Northern

• Southern

• Western

• Eastern

Fill in the blank: Mistletoe was hung prominently, and couples would find their way under it at the _______.

• Christmas balls

• New Year parties

• Easter celebrations

• Thanksgiving dinners

What was usually the main course in colonial Christmas feasts?

• Fish

• Ham, roast, or turkey

• Pasta

• Vegetarian dishes

Who is believed to have introduced the Christmas tree to the colonies?

• French immigrants

• Hessian soldiers

• Spanish explorers

• Native Americans

Who is credited with popularizing the Christmas tree tradition in England?

• Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip

• Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

• King George and Queen Mary

• King Henry and Queen Anne

Santa Claus is a combination of which two figures?

• A) Saint Nicholas and Father Christmas

• B) The Easter Bunny and Father Time

• C) Jack Frost and the Tooth Fairy

• D) Cupid and the Sandman

John Pintard promoted Saint Nicholas as the city's patron saint in which city?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Washington D.C.