5 QUESTIONS
TIMER: 60 SECONDS PER QUESTION
True or False: Santa Claus was not a real person.
Santa was a real person. Saint Nicholas was born in 280 C.E. in modern-day Turkey. Known for donating money and time to those in need, he also gained a reputation for protecting children, too.
Santa was a real person. Saint Nicholas was born in 280 C.E. in modern-day Turkey. Known for donating money and time to those in need, he also gained a reputation for protecting children, too.
Which drink company first used the image of Santa in its marketing?
Coca-Cola used Santa for advertising in 1931. Santa was widely depicted before then, but Coca-Cola is often credited for shaping the image of Santa we know today.
Coca-Cola used Santa for advertising in 1931. Santa was widely depicted before then, but Coca-Cola is often credited for shaping the image of Santa we know today.
When is Saint Nicholas Day?
Saint Nicholas has a dedicated day (Dec. 6) that traditionally involves a feast. It also was considered a lucky day to get married or make big, expensive purchases.
Saint Nicholas has a dedicated day (Dec. 6) that traditionally involves a feast. It also was considered a lucky day to get married or make big, expensive purchases.
True or False: Saint Nicholas’ remains have been buried in multiple places.
Saint Nicholas’ bones have likely been deemed relics that are buried in scattered locations around the world. According to National Geographic, they may be located in Turkey and Italy.
Saint Nicholas’ bones have likely been deemed relics that are buried in scattered locations around the world. According to National Geographic, they may be located in Turkey and Italy.
Where did the American legend of Santa Claus stem from?
It’s believed that the U.S. version of Santa comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas. Dutch settlers in modern-day New York carried the tradition over and the rest is, as they say, history.
It’s believed that the U.S. version of Santa comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas. Dutch settlers in modern-day New York carried the tradition over and the rest is, as they say, history.
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