Christmas Quiz

The Christmas Legends Quiz

Legends are made as stories are told from one generation to the next. There are many stories of Christmas -- and nearly as many legends. From the Wise Men to the Christmas Spider, there are more ways to recount Christmas than there are days in the year to celebrate it.

Below are ten simple questions about Christmas legends. All legends began as stories of fact. Sure, time erodes fact in the telling of legends. But that is what makes Christmas so fantastic. Show us what you know!

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How many Wise Men were there? *


Why did Baboushka refuse to travel with the Wise men who knocked at her door? *


From what country does the Legend of the Christmas Spider come from? *


Some countries tell the story of Santa Claus with an assistant who doles out punishment to naughty kids. What is his name? *


Why is the cardinal associated with Christmas? *


In Russia, the Snow Maiden delivers presents. Who accompanies her? *


What was Befana's gift for the Christchild? *


How many people attended the Christmas Feast of King Richard II in 1377? *


The Puritan era nearly killed Christmas. In 1761, the Bank of England closed for 47 holidays over the course of a year. By 1834, it closed for only how many? *


Herod the Great was so terrible he was noted for what tyrannical crimes? *



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How do you know if you passed? We will email you! If you haven't heard from us in a couple of days take the test again! We do not send out individual test results (unless you pass) nor are there any hints or cheats.

 
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