Saint Nicolas Quiz

What was the original name of Santa Claus?

• Saint Nicholas
• Father Christmas
• Kris Kringle
• Old Man Winter

Where was Saint Nicholas believed to be born?

• Rome, Italy
• Athens, Greece
• Myra, Turkey

• Jerusalem, Israel

What did Saint Nicholas give to the three poor sisters to save them from slavery?

• Three bags of clothes

• A bag of silver
• A basket of food
• Three bags of gold

When is Saint Nicholas day celebrated?

• January 1st
• December 25th

• December 26th

• December 6th

When does Santa arrive in Hungary?

• December 6th

• December 3rd

• January 1st
• December 24th

When does Santa arrive in England?

• 6th December

• 26th December

• Christmas Eve
• New Year's Eve

What do children send to Santa Claus?

• Cookies and milk
• Text messages

• Letters with wish lists
• Christmas cards

In which country is Saint Nicholas known as Sinterklaas?

• Belgium
• France
• Netherlands
• Germany

St Nicholas is the patron saint of ...

• teachers
• farmers
• artists
• children and sailors

What can you do to celebrate St Nicholas day?

• Engage in charity

• Light a candle

• Watch fireworks at midnight

• Decorate a Christmas tree