Christmas Traditions

Who wrote the poem '‘Twas the night before Christmas'?

• Charles Dickens

• Clement Moore

• Haddon Sundblom

• Martin Luther

What is the significance of the first Christmas in human history?

• The coronation of Charlemagne

• The birth of Jesus Christ

• The invention of gift-giving

• The arrival of Santa Claus

What is the origin of the tradition of gift-giving at Christmas?

• A third-century church bishop throwing gold coins to the poor

• The invention of Santa Claus

• The coronation of Charlemagne

• The birth of Jesus Christ

Who is credited with placing candles in the branches of evergreens, giving rise to the tradition of Christmas tree lights?

• Martin Luther

• Clement Moore

• Charles Dickens

• Haddon Sundblom

What is the significance of the Book of Revelation in relation to the idea of St. Nicholas judging whether one has been good or bad?

• Depiction of Christ returning to Earth riding a white horse

• The coronation of Charlemagne

• The birth of Jesus Christ

• The invention of Santa Claus

Where did the notion of St. Nicholas residing at the North Pole originate?

• Norway

• Germany

• England

• France

Who wrote the poem 'A Christmas Carol'?

• Charles Dickens

• Haddon Sundblom

• Martin Luther

• Clement Moore

Which writer is credited with writing the yuletide song 'White Christmas'?

• Irving Berlin

• Clement Moore

• Martin Luther

• Charles Dickens

What did Coca-Cola hire artist Haddon Sundblom to create in 1931?

• A Christmas ad of elves making toys

• A Christmas ad of Jesus Christ

• A Christmas ad of reindeer pulling a sleigh

• A Christmas ad of Santa Claus drinking Coke

What is the total retail sales between Thanksgiving and Christmas?

• $2 trillion

• $750 billion

• $1 trillion

• $500 billion