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Quiz about Santa Claus Is Coming to a Town Near You
Quiz about Santa Claus Is Coming to a Town Near You

Santa Claus Is Coming to a Town Near You Quiz


Most people have heard the classic Christmas song "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town", but what about going to a town named Santa? This quiz is about places with "Santa" in their name.

A multiple-choice quiz by kcochran. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
kcochran
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
331,847
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
584
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Question 1 of 10
1. Our first "Santa" is located in many countries around the world. The American version is located in Southern California. It is also the name of an American soap opera that started in the 1980s. Which Santa is this? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Another popular "Santa" is this city located in California, New York, Oregon, New Mexico, Utah, and Texas, USA. It is also the name of a university, a river, and a volcano. Which Santa is this? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Nicknamed the Citrus Capital of the World, this "Santa" is located in Ventura County, California. Which Santa is this? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which "Santa" is a city in Texas and California, USA, as well as the name of Christopher Columbus' largest ship and another name for the mother of Jesus? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This "Santa" is the capital city of New Mexico, US, and has a historic trail named after it. What is this Santa? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The next "Santa" is a state in Southern Brazil. It's capital city is Florianopolis, and it was mainly settled by Germans, Italians, and Portuguese. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Found in the Colchagua Valley in Chile, our next "Santa" is located on the "Wine Route" where visitors can visit local vineyards. Which Santa is this? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This "Santa" is located in Los Angeles County, California and is a resort town famous for its pier. What Santa is this? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This "Santa" is located in Mexico and is home to a metal church that for many years was credited to Gustave Eiffel, designer of the Eiffel Tower. Which "Santa" is this? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. And now for the grande finale! This "Santa", located in Arizona, USA, is an abandoned tourist town. What Santa is this? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Our first "Santa" is located in many countries around the world. The American version is located in Southern California. It is also the name of an American soap opera that started in the 1980s. Which Santa is this?

Answer: Santa Barbara

Other Santa Barbaras are located in South America and the Caribbean Islands. "Santa Barbara" was a soap opera that ran on NBC from 1984-1993
2. Another popular "Santa" is this city located in California, New York, Oregon, New Mexico, Utah, and Texas, USA. It is also the name of a university, a river, and a volcano. Which Santa is this?

Answer: Santa Clara

Santa Clara University is located in Santa Clara, California. Santa Clara River is north of Los Angeles, California. The Santa Clara Volcano is located in southwest Utah.
3. Nicknamed the Citrus Capital of the World, this "Santa" is located in Ventura County, California. Which Santa is this?

Answer: Santa Paula

Santa Paula is a popular place for shooting movies, such as "Georgia Rule" and parts of "Carrie". The town was nearly destroyed in 1928 by the collapse of the St. Francis Dam.
4. Which "Santa" is a city in Texas and California, USA, as well as the name of Christopher Columbus' largest ship and another name for the mother of Jesus?

Answer: Santa Maria

Santa Maria translates to "Saint Mary" in English. Santa Maria in California is in Santa Barbara County. The one in Texas is in Cameron County.
5. This "Santa" is the capital city of New Mexico, US, and has a historic trail named after it. What is this Santa?

Answer: Santa Fe

The Santa Fe Trail linked Missouri with New Mexico during the 1800s. The city of Santa Fe has an area of 37.4 sq mi.
6. The next "Santa" is a state in Southern Brazil. It's capital city is Florianopolis, and it was mainly settled by Germans, Italians, and Portuguese.

Answer: Santa Catarina

Santa Catarina holds an annual Oktoberfest every year. It is much like the one celebrated in Germany.
7. Found in the Colchagua Valley in Chile, our next "Santa" is located on the "Wine Route" where visitors can visit local vineyards. Which Santa is this?

Answer: Santa Cruz

You can drive along the Wine Route or take the Train of Wine "El Tren del Vino". Santa Cruz is in the O'Higgins region.
8. This "Santa" is located in Los Angeles County, California and is a resort town famous for its pier. What Santa is this?

Answer: Santa Monica

"Santa Monica" is also the name of a great (in my opinion) song by the band Everclear. Santa Monica is well-known for its coastline.
9. This "Santa" is located in Mexico and is home to a metal church that for many years was credited to Gustave Eiffel, designer of the Eiffel Tower. Which "Santa" is this?

Answer: Santa Rosalia

The designer of the church is still a mystery since no blueprint or historical record could be found. Santa Rosalia is found on the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico.
10. And now for the grande finale! This "Santa", located in Arizona, USA, is an abandoned tourist town. What Santa is this?

Answer: Santa Claus

Santa Claus was built in 1937 in the Mohave Desert. It was a wonderland where children could visit Santa every day of the year.
Source: Author kcochran

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