The Evolution of Santa Claus

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• The history of gift-giving

• The origins of Christmas carols

• The evolution of Santa Claus

• The history of Christmas trees

Where did the real Saint Nicholas live?

• Greece

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Myra

What change occurred during the Protestant Reformation regarding Saint Nicholas?

• He became more popular

• His feast day was moved to December 25th

• He was forgotten entirely

• He was associated with Easter

What is the origin of the name 'Kris Kringle'?

• A mispronunciation in America

• A German holiday

• A British festival

• A Dutch tradition

Which two traditions merged to form the modern Santa Claus?

• Dutch and French

• American and Russian

• Dutch and British

• British and German

Who is credited with popularizing the modern image of Santa Claus in America?

• Coca-Cola Company

• Thomas Nast

• Charles Dickens

• Washington Irving

What role did the Coca-Cola Company play in Santa's history?

• They changed Santa's color to red

• They associated Santa with Easter

• They made Santa more popular

• They invented Santa Claus

Who is Jack Frost in relation to Santa Claus?

• Santa's helper

• A figure associated with winter

• A mythical creature from the North Pole

• A rival gift-giver

What does 'Ded Moroz' mean in Russian?

• Grandfather Frost

• Father Christmas

• Santa Claus

• Winter Wizard

Which mythological figure is Ded Moroz based on?

• Odin

• Marasco

• Saint Nicholas

• Jack Frost