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In Holland, who accompanies Santa Claus when he's giving out presents? (1) his son, Pink Peter (2) his wife, Red Petra (3) his servant, Black Peter

Black Peter accompanies Santa. Also, it is Black Peter and not Santa who throws the presents down the chimney.

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Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, first appeared in 1939 to... (1) advertise chocolates (2) warn people about catching a cold (3) promote a department store

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer first appeared in 1939 to promote the opening of the latest shop in the Montgomery-Ward department store chain.

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The Christmas tree tradition started in which country? (1) Germany (2) Russia (3) Norway

The Christmas tree tradition started in Germany in the sixteenth century.

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In Poland, a meal of 12 different dishes is eaten on Christmas Eve. The main ingredient is... (1) cheese (2) chicken (3) fish

In Poland, as in many other eastern European countries, the main ingredient of the Christmas meal is fish. After the meal, a wafer is broken and shared.

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The legend of Santa Claus began with which 4th century saint? (1) Saint Christopher (2) Saint Michael (3) Saint Nicholas

The legend of Santa Claus began with Saint Nicholas. He is the patron saint of children, shopkeepers, pawnbrokers and sailors among other things.

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How many people have spent Christmas day in space? (1) none (2) five (3) thirty-five

Since the crew of Apollo 8 became the first people in space over Christmas 1968, thirty-five people have so far spent Christmas Day>

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Where did Saint Nicholas (the original Santa Claus) live? (1) Finland (2) Turkey (3) Italy

The real Saint Nicholas was bishop of the town of Myra in Turkey. He became Santa Claus when Dutch settlers took the tradition to the USA.

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In Syria, Christmas gifts are given out by... (1) an eagle (2) a horse (3) a camel

In Syria, Christmas gifts are given out by a camel. It is supposed to have belonged to one of the three wise men who visited the newborn Jesus.

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Electric Christmas tree lights were first used in... (1) 1785 (2) 1895 (3) 1935

Electric Christmas tree lights were invented in 1895 by American Ralph Morris after concerns over accidents involving the use of candles.

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Every Christmas day, the British Monarch`s speech is broadcast to the nation. Who wrote the first speech in 1932? (1) the king (2) Winston Churchill (3) Rudyard Kipling

The first British Monarch’s speech broadcast to the nation in 1932 was written by Rudyard Kipling, author of Jungle Book and the poem If.

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Both Idaho and Indiana in the USA have a town called... (1) Father Christmas (2) Santa Claus (3) Saint Nicholas

Both Idaho and Indiana in the United States have a town called Santa Claus.

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What was invented by Tom Smith, an English confectioner, in 1847? (1) tinsel (2) the advent calendar (3) the Christmas cracker

In 1847, Tom Smith, an English confectioner, invented the Christmas cracker. The company he founded exists to this day.

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The first charity Christmas card was produced by UNICEF in 1949. Who was the picture painted by? (1) a 7-year-old girl (2) Pablo Picasso (3) Charles Chaplin

The first charity Christmas card, produced by UNICEF in 1949, was painted by a seven-year-old girl. The girl was from Rudolfo, a small town in Czechoslovakia.

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