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Christmas Celebration

written by: Eve

You are already dreaming of a white Christmas. Check your knowledge on this Christian celebration.

Question 1:

Where did Mary and Joseph live before the birth of Christ?

Jerusalem
Florence
Bethlehem
Nazareth

Question 2:

It was believed that if Christmas decorations were not removed on time, they could bring bad luck. When should decorations be removed, according to those beliefs?

January 7th
December 3st
January 5th
January 1st

Question 3:

The famous play, “Twelfth Night" was first performed in 1602 at Candlemas, which was then the culmination of the long winter feast, at Middle Temple Hall, London. Who wrote the comedy, “Twelfth Night?"

Oliver Goldsmith
John Donne
William Shakespeare
Christopher Marlowe

Question 4:

In 1965 a new version of the famous Christmas carol, “Silent Night" was released. This version is popular as Silent Night/7 O'Clock News, whereby the tragic events of the news stand in contrast to the peaceful and cheerful message of the song. Who performed this version of the song?

Simon and Garfunkel
The Beatles
The Everly Brothers
The Righteous Brothers

Question 5:

Oscar winning Christmas song, "White Christmas" was introduced by Bing Crosby in this 1942 musical.

“The Polar Express"
“Christmas Impossible"
"Holiday Inn"
“The Nightmare Before Christmas"

Question 6:

In the Netherlands, children expect to receive their Christmas presents from this man.

San Nikola
Santa Claus
Sinterklaas
Saint Nicholas

Question 7:

Ebenezer Scrooge is a character from this story, which symbolizes the miracle of Christmas.

"A Christmas Carol"
"The Little Match Girl"
"Great Expectations"
"The Prince and the Pauper"

Question 8:

This word, meaning "dedication", refers to the Jewish Festival of Lights, during which Jesus is believed to have been born.

Shabbat
Tevet
Hanukkah
Kislev

Question 9:

In 1652, the celebration of Christmas was banned by which English ruler?

Elizabeth I
Henry VIII
Charles I
Oliver Cromwell

Question 10:

What holiday is celebrated on December 26 in Ireland?

St Patrick's day
St Stephen's day
Boxing day
St Alexander's day

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