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Show .X'WWW"" .1111. WWM Score Yourself On This Christmas Quiz See how well you can score on the answers to questions about Christmas and its customs! Then check the answers: 1. Research says that Christ's birthday occurred on: a) December 25 b) an uncertain date c) January 6 2. Sending Christmas cards is a custom that started in: a) Germany b) England c) the U.S. 3. Hanging mistletoe is a custom that began: a) in the 18th Century b) in Scandinavia c) among the ancient Druids 4. Decorating a Christmas tree has its origin in: a) . Germany b) ' Czechoslovakia c) Norway 5. The first people to set up a decorated Christmas tree In a public place were: a) Portuguese b) Flemish c) Americans 6. The custom of burning the Yule Log originated with: a) the Vikings b) the French c) the Slavs 7. The meaning of the word "carol," as used In England i in the Middle Ages, was: a) dancing ' b) singing c) dancing in a circle while singing " I 8. The use of the creche, or crib, as a Christmas symbol was introduced by: a) the French b) the Italians " c) the Swedes -9. Exchanging gifts for Christmas was not practiced until: a) 800 A.D. ." b) the latter part of 19th Century c) about 200 years ago 10. The character of Santa Claus was first known as: , i a) Father Christmas b) St. Nicholas ; c) Pere Noel ANSWERS ; q 01 q 8 9 s f q Z U q 6 o l o S o q I ; I SCORING 8 or better gives you an A; 5 to 7 is average. ; Less than that return one Christmas present! ? i - - - - - |