Christmas Quizz- Round 4 history

Where was the historical Saint Nicholas born?

• Rome, Italy

• Patara, Lycia (modern-day Turkey)

• Athens, Greece

• Alexandria, Egypt

What British monarch is credited with popularising the modern Christmas tree in the United Kingdom during the 19th century?

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Which country is often credited with the tradition of hanging stockings by the fireplace for Santa Claus to fill with gifts?

• Germany

• United States

• Netherlands

• France

What are the names of the Three Wise men?

• Peter, Paul, and Mary

• Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar

• John, James, and Joseph

• Matthew, Mark, and Luke

During WW1, a famous 'Christmas Truce' took place, when soldiers agreed to a ceasefire to celebrate the occasion and play football. But which year did it take place?

• 1914

• 1915

• 1916

• 1917

During WW2 and the rationing of food, what did people eat instead of Christmas pudding?

• Bread pudding

• Carrot cake

• Rice pudding

• Apple pie

What is the story behind the creation of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’?

• A poem written by Clement Clarke Moore

• A song created by Bing Crosby

• A story written for a department store's Christmas promotion

• A traditional German folktale

In the 4th century AD, which Roman emperor declared December 25th as the official date for celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, a decision that influenced the date of Christmas celebrations for centuries to come?

• Augustus

• Nero

• Constantine

• Julius Caesar

Which U.S. state was the first to officially recognise Christmas as a public holiday in 1836, setting the precedent for the nation?

• New York

• Virginia

• Alabama

• Massachusetts

In 1955, a famous department store began an annual tradition of hosting a Santa Claus hotline, which allowed children to call and speak to Santa directly. What is the name of the department store?

• Macy's

• Harrods

• Selfridges

• Sears