What did the money from the stocking help the man pay for?
His daughter's wedding
A new home
New clothes
Dutch settlers in the U.S. combined the stories of St. Nicholas and Kris Kringle and came up with what name?
Papa Noel
St. Nicky
Pere Noel
Sinter Klaas
Why was Nicholas made a saint?
His jolly attitude
His red suit
His kindness
" Word of it spread through the town like wildfire" Which best states the meaning of this simile?
There was a devastating fire.
The news spread quickly.
people began spreading rumors.
According to the text, Santa was born into a wealthy family. True or False
True
False
"Over time, the legends of St. Nicholas DWINDLED, and you heard of him less and less." Using your context clues, what does the word DWINDLED mean?
To get angry
To decrease; shrink away
To increase
To get bigger
Which of the following is not a name used for Santa Clause?
Pere Noel
Kris Kringle
St. Nicholas
St. Noel
Who was the cartoonist responsible for drawing Santa in Harper's weekly magazine?
Thomas Smith
Thomas Nast
John Nast
Which beverage company used Santa Claus in their advertising?
Fanta
Pepsi
Slice
Coca Cola
During the 16th century, stories of Santa were replaced by...
Kris Kringle
Father Christmas
Papa Nõel
In which year was the poem 'Twas the night Before Christmas' written?
1920
1823
1875
Which best states the main idea of the passage?
History shows that everyone believes in Santa.
Santa is a jolly fellow in a red suit.
Santa is a celebrated figure by many all over the world.
Using your context clues, choose the best meaning of the word PERPLEXED.
Confused
Cleared
Distracted
In which area of the world did the legend of Santa Claus begin?
France
England
Asia Minor
