The Huron Carol

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1. The Huron Carol was written by a French missionary among the Hurons. The Jesuit missionaries were known as "blackrobes". In what century did they begin their missionary work in North America? 15th century 17th century 19th century 18th century

2. The Huron Carol retells the story of the Nativity, using images that Hurons of the time would have been familiar with. How does it describe the season? The moon of winter time The time when the frost spirit defeated the sun The season to be jolly The season when white people spend money

3. In the Bible, Jesus' birth was announced to shepherds. Who were the first to hear about it in the Huron Carol? Chiefs Warriors Hunters Shamans

4. True or false: The Huron Carol is considered to be the first Canadian Christmas Carol. True False

5. In Christian tradition, Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a manger. What image is used in the Huron Carol? Longhouse Bark Lodge Teepee Igloo

6. In the Bible, Mary wrapped Jesus in swaddling clothes. What did she use in the Huron Carol? Woven blanket Beaver pelt Rabbit skin Buckskin

7. Who replace the Magi in the Huron Carol? Shamans Chiefs Witch doctors Voyageurs

8. True or false: the Huron Carol has its own postage stamp. True False

9. Which Canadian artist organized an annual concert tour called "The Huron Carole" at Christmastime? Celine Dion Gordon Lightfoot Tom Jackson Rita MacNeil

10. The popular version of "The Huron Carol" is a faithful translation of the original Huron text. True False