The History Of Santa Claus

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1. In what century was St. Nicholas first mentioned? 3rd Century 4th Century 8th Century 12th Century

2. When is the Feast of St. Nicholas? December 6th December 18th December 25th December 27th

3. There was a church built for St. Nicholas. True False

4. In what year did a shipload of Italian sailors rescue the bones of St. Nicholas? 1087 A.D. 942 A.D. 1125 A.D. 1562 A.D.

5. In 1821, a poem was published that mentioned Santa Claus for the first time. What was the name of that poem? "Santa Claus" "The Children's Friend" "Friend of the Christ Child" "A Visit From Santa Claus"

6. According to legend, what did Santa have arranged back in 1901? Artificial trees To have milk and cookies left for him To have parents help him by buying gifts Commercial Christmas tree farming

7. Which two reindeer was Santa given first? Blitzen and Dasher Dancer and Prancer Dasher and Dancer Donner and Blitzen

8. What is the total amount of destinations that Santa delivers to? 220 million 1 million 1 billion 156 million

9. In 1841, a Philadelphia merchant hired a man to dress up like Santa and climb the chimney of his store. What is the name of the merchant? Thomas Nast J.W. Parkinson Robert L. May Johnny Marks

10. On Christmas Eve, what American government agency tracks Santa's sleigh? F.B.I NASA C.I.A. NORAD