Red Cross Reminder For Christmas Gifts During Wartime

During the war's third Christmas, evacuee children in England dream of a festive season, wondering if American aid includes Santa Claus. In the U.S., thousands of Red Cross members and schoolchildren work tirelessly to prepare 100,000 Christmas gift boxes for British children. These efforts remain a secret joy for those in bomb-scarred England, as Santa prepares to deliver gifts overseas.

What is the main focus of the American schools and Union Red Cross during the war's third Christmas?

• Building new schools in England

• Preparing Christmas gift boxes for evacuee children

• Sending letters to soldiers

• Organizing a Christmas parade

What role do volunteer schoolchildren in Jersey City play in the Christmas efforts?

• They design Christmas cards

• They perform in a Christmas play

• They organize fundraising events

• They help with warehouse work for gift shipments

To whom are the shipments of Christmas gift boxes consigned?

• The Salvation Army

• The American Red Cross

• The British Red Cross

• The United Nations

What is the sentiment among American children regarding Santa's journey?

• They are worried Santa won't make it

• They are unaware of Santa's journey

• They are excited and know Santa is bound overseas

• They believe Santa is staying in America

What is the call to action at the end of the transcript?

• To organize a Christmas concert

• To help fill Santa's pack

• To stop sending gifts

• To write letters to Santa