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Christmas Quiz

Published on Mar 22, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CHRISTMAS QUIZ

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Where and when did the custom of Christmas cards begin?
The custom of Christmas cards began in 1843.

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What did Christmas cards originally illustrate?
Christmas cards originally illustrated a greeting card sent as part of the traditional celebration of Christmas.

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Who was Father Christmas? Give a brief description of his history. Father Christmas is known as Saint Nicholas. In England the earliest known personification of Christmas does not describe him as old nor refer to him as Father.

In some countries children are brought gifts on another date other than December 25th. What is that date? The date that children are brought presents other than the 24th is Jan 6,5 and 18th.

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What is the significance of Boxing Day? The significance of Boxing Day is that servants and tradesmen would receive gifts known as the Christmas Box.

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Which Gospels can you find in the real Christ story? The Gospels you can find in the real Christ story are the Gospel of Judas and Thomas.

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What is the date Jesus's birth is celebration the western world? The date Jesus's birth is celebration in the western world is Jan 6.

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In what century did this celebration begin? The century that Jesus's celebration begun in is the mid 4th century.

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Who came to look for Jesus? The person who came to look for Jesus was the three wise men.

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What gifts did they bring and what do they symbolise? The gifts they brought and symbolise are Frankincense and myrrh.

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Find out who are the actual gift givers in these countries. Spain, Italy, France, Russia, England, Germany and Holland. Spain: Papa Noel, Germany: Weihnactsmann, France: Pere Noel, Russia: Ded Moroz and Italy: Babbo Natale.

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What does the wreath symbolise? The holly leaves, the berries, it's shape and the four candles? The wreath symbolises a ring, the berries symbolise Jesus's crucifixion, the flowers symbolise remembrance, the four candles symbolise the four weeks of Advent and the shape symbolises God the Father and eternal life.

What is the significance of bells ringing on Christmas Day? The significance of the bells ringing on Christmas Day is to proclaim the birth of Christ.

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Write a brief description about the legend of the pine tree. The legend of the pine tree is about a girl who had a skin disease and had no company so she asked God please turn me into a pine tree because I get heaps of company being it.

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Where does the custom of hanging stockings on the hearth at Christmas Eve come from? The custom of hanging stockings on the hearth at Christmas Eve comes from European countries.

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Where does the word carol come from? The word carol comes from choros.

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When and who was the originator of the cracker? The originator of the cracker was Tom Smith.

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How did his idea originate? His idea originated when he had created a development of his Bon-Bon sweets.

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What is the significance of tinsel on the Christmas Tree? The significance of tinsel on the Christmas Tree is that it just sparkles up the whole thing.

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What happens under the mistletoe? The thing that happens under the mistletoe is that you get a kiss.

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