Santa Claus Quiz: How Well Do You Know Jolly Old St. Nick?

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Christmas is one of the most beloved holidays of all time! Even though it’s largely a cultural and religious holiday, each year it’s celebrated all over the world by billions of people. Much of Christmas is steeped in tradition, from the food we eat, decorations we string, events we attend, and the tales we tell. The biggest and most popular Christmas tradition is gift giving. As adults, many people exchange presents with close friends and family, but as children, the Christmas is a magical time of year when Santa Claus travels all the way from the North Pole on his big red sleigh pulled by reindeer to stuff stockings and deliver gifts to children all around the world.

Most of us are taught who Santa Claus is at a young age, but aside from whatever is given through storytelling, how much do you actually know about Jolly Old St. Nick? Find out by taking this Santa Claus quiz!

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How many reindeer does Santa Claus have?
7 8 6 9
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Santa Claus has eight reindeer that pull his sleigh.
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Who helps Santa make all his presents in the North Pole?
Elves Easter Bunny Dwarves Minions
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Santa Claus gets help from all his elves in the North Pole.
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Where did the name ‘Santa Claus’ come from?
Santo Claus Santo Nino Claus Samuel Klaus Sinterklaas
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The name Santa Claus evolved from Sinterklaas, a historical figure of Saint Nicholas.
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Which one of these is not the name of one of Santa’s reindeers?
Dasher Comet Dixen Blitzen
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Dixen is not one of Santa’s eight reindeers.
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Who is Santa Claus based off in real life?
A generous farmer A fourth-century Greek bishop Former King of the United Kingdom A biblical character
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Saint Nicholas, a fourth-century Greek bishop who became known for his generosity.
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What is the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” commonly known as?
A Christmas Carol Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer The Night Before Christmas The Christmas Miracle
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The poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” is more commonly referred to as “The Night Before Christmas.”
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Which one of these is not a nickname for Santa Claus?
Christmas Giver Kris Kringle Saint Nicholas Father Christmas
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The Christmas Giver is the only nickname that is not commonly used to refer to Santa Claus.
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What is the name of Santa’s ninth reindeer?
Rudolphine Ralph Randy Rudolph
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The name of Santa Claus’ ninth reindeer is Rudolph.
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Where can you find the majority of Saint Nicholas’ relics?
Austria Italy Greece Turkey
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The majority of Saint Nicholas’ relics are in Bari, Italy at the Basilica di San Nicola.
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When Santa Claus delivers gifts in Australia, what is he rumored to use to pull his sleigh?
Wallabies Polar Bears Boomers Koala Bears
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Boomers are big male kangaroos.
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Which one of the following things is NOT a part of Santa’s signature look?
Red suit Handkerchief Rosy cheeks White beard
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A handkerchief is not a part of Santa's signature look.
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When is the feast day of Saint Nicholas?
December 6th December 15th December 1st December 23rd
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In Western Christian countries, the feast day of Saint Nicholas is observed on December 6th.
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What is the real name of Santa Claus' wife?
Mary Jessica Claus Mary Claus Jessica Claus Jessica Mary Claus
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Mrs. Claus is commonly referred to as Jessica Mary Claus.
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What is Santa's favorite treat on Christmas Eve?
Carrots Candy canes Milk and cookies Chocolate
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Santa's favorite treat to eat is milk and cookies.
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What colour are Santa's boots?
Brown Black Red Grey
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Santa's boots are black.
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