Quiz: How Much Do You Know About American Christmas Customs?

Introduction by Laura Young, Quiz by Kenneth C. Davis

Christmas is among the jolliest of holiday seasons, especially here in America. Department stores deck out their windows, communities throw spectacular parades, and millions of people put up sparkling lights in and around their homes for the month of December.

Question 1 of 6

 

Where did the singing, candle-lighting, and gift-giving come from?

 

a)

Native American springtime tradition

 

b)

Ancient Roman pagan festivals

 

c)

Ancient Greek celebration for kings

 

d)

Nordic tradition honoring the sea

Question 2 of 6

True or false: The source of “Xmas” began in the early Christian church?

 

a)

True

 

b)

False

 

Question 3 of 6

Who brought the Christmas tree to America?

 

a)

Christopher Columbus

 

b)

The Pilgrims

 

c)

Early German settlers

 

d)

Dutch merchants

 

Question 4 of 6

What country gave us the poinsettia?

 

a)

Spain

 

b)

India

 

c)

England

 

d)

Mexico

 

Question 5 of 6

Was Christmas ever outlawed in America?

 

a)

Yes

 

b)

No

Question 6 of 6

Who thought up Christmas cards?

 

a)

American inventor Benjamin Franklin

 

b)

English illustrator John Calcott Horsley

 

c)

Germany goldsmith Johann Gutenberg

 

d)

American entrepreneur Joyce Clyde Hall

 

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