Christmas Then and Now

In which hemisphere did the celebration of YULE start?

• north

• south

• east

• west

Who was St. Nicholas in the 4th century?

• santa

• Bishop

• John

• Sam

How many candles are lit for Hanukkah?

• 4

• 5

• 8

• 7

Why didn't early Christmas trees have lights?

• Lights cost to much.

• The lights were too bright.

• Electric Lights were not invented yet.

• The lights were too small.

Who had the idea to bring Christmas trees inside?

• Victoria's husband Santa.

• Victoria's husband Albert.

• Victoria's husband Henry.

• The bishop.

Who sold Christmas cards that were too expensive?

• Santa Claus

• Tom Smith

• Albert

• Henry Cole

What sort of surprise was in the first Bon Bons?

• money

• toys

• seeds

• sugar almonds

When were gifts originally given?

• Summer Soltice

• Autumn Soltice

• Winter Soltice

• Spring Soltice

How long would feasting take place after the YULE long was set on fire?

• 12 days

• 1 day

• 3 days

• There was no feasting.

What was the German name for Santa?

• Bishop

• Christkind

• Pere Noel

• SinterKlaas