History of Christmas

• Question 1 out of 10

  The tradition of decorating Christmas trees originated in which country?

  Germany

  Italy

  France

  England

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• Question 2 out of 10

  Which ancient Roman festival is believed to have influenced the timing of Christmas celebrations?

  Lupercalia

  Saturnalia

  Floralia

  Vestalia

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• Question 3 out of 10

  In what year did Christmas become a federal holiday in the United States?

  1776

  1865

  1870

  1914

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• Question 4 out of 10

  Which beverage is commonly associated with the Christmas season and is made from eggs, sugar, and milk or cream?

  Apple cider

  Mulled wine

  Eggnog

  Hot chocolate

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• Question 5 out of 10

  The first recorded Christmas cards were sent in the 19th century in which country?

  United States

  England

  France

  Italy

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• Question 6 out of 10

  In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what is given on the fifth day?

  Five pipers piping

  Five calling birds

  Five French hens

  Five golden rings

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• Question 7 out of 10

  What guided the Wise Men to the birthplace of Jesus?

  A rainbow

  A map

  A bright star

  A mystical compass

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• Question 8 out of 10

  What is the traditional date celebrated as the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the visit of the Wise Men?

  December 25

  January 6

  March 25

  February 2

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• Question 9 out of 10

  Where was the historical Saint Nicholas born?

  Ireland

  Italy

  Egypt

  Turkey

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• Question 10 out of 10

  In 1647 which English ruler introduced a law that abolished Christmas Day as a feast day and holiday?

  Charles I

  Robert Walpole

  Oliver Cromwell

  Henry VIII

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