Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Christmas History?
Christmas is one of the most popular holidays and is celebrated all around the world. While many of us grew up thinking that Christmas was all about Santa Clause, gifts and family, there’s so much about this holiday that the average person isn’t aware of. Do you think you know all there is to know about this special holiday and have been waiting for an opportunity to flex your Christmas knowledge? Then, we have some important questions for you to answer so that you can prove this! Take our quiz and find out how much you know about this special holiday!
Who is Santa Claus inspired by?
Santa Claus is inspired by St. Nicholas and Father Christmas.
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What words does Christmas originate from?
The word Christmas is a shortened form of "Christ’s mass."
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Which department store created the most famous reindeer of all, Rudolph?
A copywriter at the department store Montgomery Ward is responsible for creating Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
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What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel was originally made from strands of silver.
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What Christmas beverage is known as “milk punch”?
Eggnog is known as "milk punch."
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In what American city was it illegal to celebrate Christmas from 1659 to 1681?
In Boston it was illegal to celebrate Christmas from 1659 to 1681.
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What group banned Christmas in Boston from 1659 to 1681?
It was the Puritans who banned Christmas in Boston from 1659 to 1681.
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Which was the first state to officially recognize Christmas in 1836?
Alabama was the first state to recognize Christmas in 1836.
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What company has been using Santa Claus in its advertisements since 1931?
Coca-Cola has been using Santa Claus in its advertisements since 1931.
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When did Christians in the East originally celebrate Christmas?
Christians in the East originally celebrated Christmas on January 6.
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What was the original title of The Night Before Christmas?
The Night Before Christmas was originally called A Visit from St. Nicholas.
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In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born in?
Saint Nicholas was born in Turkey.
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What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in 1892?
In 1892, The Nutcracker premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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In what year was Christmas declared a legal holiday in the United States?
Christmas was declared a legal holiday in the United States in 1870.
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What Roman holiday had a large influence on how Christmas was celebrated?
The Roman holiday Saturnalia had a large influence on how Christmas was celebrated.
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