The History Of Santa Claus

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

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

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? 1125 A.D. 1087 A.D. 942 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? "A Visit From Santa Claus" "Santa Claus" "The Children's Friend" "Friend of the Christ Child"

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

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

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? Johnny Marks Thomas Nast J.W. Parkinson Robert L. May

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