The History of Santa Claus

What is one of the key questions explored about Santa Claus in the introduction?

• Why does Santa live at the North Pole?

• Why does Santa wear a red suit?

• How did Santa Claus get his reindeer?

• What is Santa's favorite food?

What act of kindness is Saint Nicholas famous for?

• Feeding the hungry during a famine

• Healing the sick with a touch

• Providing dowry money for three poor sisters

• Building a church in his hometown

Which country is associated with the tradition of Sinterklaas?

• Italy

• Germany

• France

• Netherlands

What is the significance of December 6th in relation to Saint Nicholas?

• It is the day he is traditionally remembered

• It is the day he became a bishop

• It is the day he was born

• It is the day he performed his first miracle

What was the significant change in Santa's depiction in the poem 'The Night Before Christmas'?

• Santa was shown without reindeer

• Santa was described as a young man

• Santa was described as a tall man

• Santa was depicted as an elf

Which poem helped solidify the image of Santa Claus as we know it today?

• The History of New York

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

• A Visit from Saint Nicholas

• The Night Before Christmas

What is the origin of the name 'Kris Kringle'?

• It is a nickname for Saint Nicholas

• It is derived from the German 'Christkindl'

• It is a character from a popular Christmas story

• It is a name given by the Dutch

Who is credited with popularizing the modern image of Santa Claus in the 19th century?

• Clement Clarke Moore

• Thomas Nast

• Washington Irving

• Robert Lewis May

What was one of the final elements added to Santa's lore by Thomas Nast?

• Santa's list of naughty and nice children

• Santa's team of reindeer

• Santa's magical sleigh

• Santa's workshop at the North Pole

What is a common myth about Santa's red and white attire?

• It was designed by a famous fashion designer

• It was based on traditional bishop robes

• It was a result of a Coca-Cola marketing campaign

• It was inspired by a famous painting