Christmas Traditions

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1. Which evergreen plant has long been associated with Christmas? Aloe Vera Fern Mistletoe Agave

2. Church history records that the first candy canes were given to children by a choirmaster to keep them quiet in their seats during church services. In which country did this occur? England Germany France Switzerland

3. Which German monk and important figure of the Protestant Reformation was the first to decorate Christmas trees with candles? John Knox Luther Martin Martin Luther John Calvin

4. Which Christmas song is sometimes said to have been created as a teaching tool for children to learn about the Catholic faith? The Twelve Days of Christmas In Dulci Jubilo The First Noel C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S

5. The practice of hanging stockings on the fireplace mantel did not originate with the Christmas holiday. The tradition began with a fourth-century priest who lived in an area that is now Turkey. What is his name? Nicholas Daniel Ambrose Stephen

6. Christmas movies have been a part of the holidays for many years. We each have our favorites, perhaps more than one. Can you spot the film that takes place during the Christmas season from the following movie titles? Winter Winds An Affair To Remember The Bishop's Wife Holiday (Hepburn and Grant)

7. George Handel composed one of the greatest oratorios of all time, the "Messiah". There has long been a tradition for audiences to stand during the "Hallelujah Chorus". Do you know why this is? Out of reverence It is written to do so in the score It is so stirring one simply must stand King George II stood when he first heard it

8. In England, Australia, New Zealand and Canada a time-honored tradition takes place on December 26. Do you know the name for that holiday? Boxing Day Gifting Day Observance Day All Saints Day

9. In Latin this word means "coming". For Christians it's the four weeks leading up to Christmas. What is it called? Administration Apocrypha Admonishment Advent

10. The burning of Yule Logs is an ancient tradition. Its origins are based in which culture? Roman Teutonic Norse Greek