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Show Score Yourself On ; This Christmas Quiz r See how well you can score on the answers to questions about Christmas and its customs! Then check the answers: i 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: 1 a) Germany b) England c) the U.S. 3. Hanging mistletoe is a custom that began: i a) in the 18th Century b) in Scandinavia c) among the ancient Druids 4. Decorating a Christmas tree has its origin in: a) Germany 1 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 in the Middle Ages, was: a) dancing ' b) singing , c) dancing in a circle while singing 1 8. The use of the creche, or crib, as a Christmas symbol was introduced by: a) the French ' b) the Italians c) the Swedes AN SWT. US ! q 8 B 9 T3 q Z I o L 3 S 0 1 I I |