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The History Of Santa Claus Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the life, legends, and myths of Santa Claus. Merry Christmas, one and all!

A multiple-choice quiz by DakotaNorth. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
DakotaNorth

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
58,408

Updated
May 15 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
3 / 10

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3647

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what century was St. Nicholas first mentioned? Hint

3rd Century

12th Century

8th Century

4th Century

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Question 2 of 10

2. When is the Feast of St. Nicholas? Hint

December 6th

December 18th

December 25th

December 27th

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Question 3 of 10

3. There was a church built for St. Nicholas.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year did a shipload of Italian sailors rescue the bones of St. Nicholas? Hint

1125 A.D.

1562 A.D.

942 A.D.

1087 A.D.

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1821, a poem was published that mentioned Santa Claus for the first time. What was the name of that poem? Hint

"Santa Claus"

"The Children's Friend"

"Friend of the Christ Child"

"A Visit From Santa Claus"

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to legend, what did Santa have arranged back in 1901? Hint

Artificial trees

To have milk and cookies left for him

To have parents help him by buying gifts

Commercial Christmas tree farming

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which two reindeer was Santa given first? Hint

Dancer and Prancer

Blitzen and Dasher

Donner and Blitzen

Dasher and Dancer

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the total amount of destinations that Santa delivers to? Hint

220 million

1 million

1 billion

156 million

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1841, a Philadelphia merchant hired a man to dress up like Santa and climb the chimney of his store. What is the name of the merchant? Hint

Thomas Nast

J.W. Parkinson

Robert L. May

Johnny Marks

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Question 10 of 10

10. On Christmas Eve, what American government agency tracks Santa's sleigh? Hint

F.B.I

NORAD

C.I.A.

NASA

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what century was St. Nicholas first mentioned?

Answer: 4th Century

St. Nicholas is first mentioned in the forth century. Christians believe that St. Nicholas was a Bishop from Asia Minor. He was also a Bishop in Myra and Lycia, in Turkey.

2. When is the Feast of St. Nicholas?

Answer: December 6th

St. Nicholas is the patron saint of the day of all saints. December sixth is celebrated in European countries, although at one time, centuries ago, it was celebrated in America. Unfortunately, it is no longer celebrated in the United States.

3. There was a church built for St. Nicholas.

Answer: True

In 342 A.D., the Emperor Justinian built a church in his honor at Constantinople in the suburb of Blacharnae.

4. In what year did a shipload of Italian sailors rescue the bones of St. Nicholas?

Answer: 1087 A.D.

The Italian sailors brought St. Nicholas' bones to Bari, Italy. A shrine was built for crusaders to pray on their way to the Holy Land. As of today, St. Nicholas' remains are still preserved and venerated in the church of San Nicola.

5. In 1821, a poem was published that mentioned Santa Claus for the first time. What was the name of that poem?

Answer: "The Children's Friend"

This is the first time that Santa, his sleigh, and his reindeer are mentioned. This poem first brought the name of Santa Claus to people.

6. According to legend, what did Santa have arranged back in 1901?

Answer: Commercial Christmas tree farming

Santa arranged for the planting of commercial Christmas trees because not everyone he delivers presents to are able to go out and cut down their own trees.

7. Which two reindeer was Santa given first?

Answer: Donner and Blitzen

Santa was first given Donner and Blitzen. He then aquired Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, and Cupid. According to legend, Donner fathered Rudolph. Also, according to the same legend, the reindeers didn't fly until Santa gave them magic food to eat.

8. What is the total amount of destinations that Santa delivers to?

Answer: 156 million

According to the Santa statistics, Santa delivers to 156 million destinations.

9. In 1841, a Philadelphia merchant hired a man to dress up like Santa and climb the chimney of his store. What is the name of the merchant?

Answer: J.W. Parkinson

J.W. Parkinson hired a man off the street to dress up like Santa and climb the chimney of his store. People in Philadelphia were impressed with this and the story got around, and this is how the myth that Santa climbs up and down chimneys came to be.

10. On Christmas Eve, what American government agency tracks Santa's sleigh?

Answer: NORAD

Every Christmas Eve, NORAD reports a single sleigh heading to America from the North Pole. Whether or not the reports are real, the children believe it. All information can be found in the "All About Santa", "Believe In Santa Claus", "The True Story of SinterKlaas", and the "Christmas History", websites. Happy holidays, one and all!

Source: Author DakotaNorth

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