Christmas Traditions Quiz
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Have A Merry Merry Christmas!
Have A Merry Merry Christmas!
1.
It is believed that Christ was born on December
25th. True or False?
2.
The legend of Santa Claus dates back to the 4th
century in Turkey with Saint Nicholas.
True or False?
3.
Christmas trees in America became popular about
when? A. 1796 B. 1850
C. 1919.
4.
As the story goes, Christmas stockings were
originally hung by the fireplace to dry.
True or False?
5.
We kiss under the mistletoe because we
want? A. All our wishes to come true B. A kiss from someone other than our
spouse C. The promise of peace,
happiness and love.
6.
What is the significance of holly, ivy and
greenery during Christmas? A. To drive
away evil B. Makes the house smell good C. Symbolizes Christ on the cross.
7.
Poinsettias were named after? A. Joel R. Poinsett B. Robert Blackwell Poinsettia C. Carol A. Poinsettia.
8.
The use of candy canes dates back to which
people? A. English B. German
C. Some guy in Georgia.
9.
The first use of Christmas cards as we know them
happened in? A. 1799 B. 1843
C. 1895.
10.
Which department store is credited with creating
Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer? A.
Sears B. Macy’s C. Montgomery Ward Co.
11.
Hanukkah commences on the 25th day of
what Hebrew month? A. Bozlocah B. Kislev
C. Cavlev.
12.
Kwanzaa was created in what country? A. South Africa B. Canada
C. USA.
13.
The birthplace of the Yule log is? A. Sweden
B. Finland C. Norway.
14.
Typically, the ingredients in a minced pie
are? A. Chicken, pork, spices and
fruit B. Minced meat, suet, fruit and
spices C. Spices, turkey, fruit and
olives.
15.
In Canada, Boxing Day is the day after
Christmas. Which one best describes the
meaning of Boxing Day? A. The day they
box up and return gifts B. Boxing
matches were held on this day years ago
C. It’s the day when servants and tradespeople would receive gifts,
known as a "Christmas box", from their bosses or employers.
16.
Christmas wasn’t declared an official holiday in
the United States until? A. 6/26/1870 B. 2/19/1892
C. 11/27/1901.
17.
How many gifts are mentioned in the song “The
Twelve Days of Christmas”? A. 296 B. 364
C. 402.
18.
Male reindeer shed their antlers around
Christmas. True or False?
19.
Approximately how many Christmas cards are sent
in the US alone? A. 1 billion B. 2 billion
C. 3 billion.
20.
President Teddy Roosevelt banned Christmas trees
from the White House in 1912. True or
False?
Answers below
1.
True. “December
was likely chosen so the Catholic Church could compete with rival pagan rituals
held at that time of year and because of its closeness with the winter solstice
in the Northern hemisphere, a traditional time of celebration among many
ancient cultures.”
2.
True. He
has always been known for his generosity.
3.
B. 1850. Brought
to America by the Pennsylvania Germans.
4.
True.
Three daughters washed their stockings and found gold in them the next
morning.
5.
Ten days.
6.
All of the above.
7.
A. Joel R. Poinsett, U.S. ambassador to Mexico, brought
the plant to America in 1828.
8.
B. German.
A German immigrant brought the treat here in 1847.
9.
B. An English bloke, Sir Henry Cole , was too busy to send out
individual cards.
10.
C. In
1939 they asked employee Robert L. May to write a story.
11.
B. Kislev.
12.
Doctor Maulana Karenga, a Professor at
California State University in Long Beach, California, created Kwanzaa in 1966.
13.
C. Norway.
14.
B. This a “traditional” minced meat pie. Nothing says you can’t make the others and
call them minced meat pie!
15.
C. This one.
(Did anyone pick B?)
16.
A. 6/26/1870.
17.
B. 364.
18.
True which makes most if not all of the reindeer
pulling the sleigh female!
19.
C. 3 billion.
20.
True. He
was an environmentalist.
I apologize for the mistakes made. My proof reader is a slacker.
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