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? *	Two Three Four The scriptures do not say
Why did Baboushka refuse to travel with the Wise men who knocked at her door? *	She did not feel worthy She had to clean her house She did not have a gift She did not have good clothes
From what country does the Legend of the Christmas Spider come from? *	United States United Kingdom Italy Germany
Some countries tell the story of Santa Claus with an assistant who doles out punishment to naughty kids. What is his name? *	Black Peter The Evil Elf Zelda Kringle
Why is the cardinal associated with Christmas? *	Its red color is symbolic of the blood of Christ. Legend says a cardinal told other animals about the birth of Christ. A cardinal is a symbol of peace. Legends says the red breast of the bird came from beating the flames of a fire to keep Baby Jesus warm.
In Russia, the Snow Maiden delivers presents. Who accompanies her? *	Santa Claus Baboushka The Wise Men Grandfather Frost
What was Befana's gift for the Christchild? *	A Christmas cake A royal purple robe made from her wedding dress A blanket made from the hair of her head A crown made of evergreens
How many people attended the Christmas Feast of King Richard II in 1377? *	10000 1000 20000 5000
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? *	None 16 (open on Christmas) 12 (open on Christmas) 4 (open on Christmas)
Herod the Great was so terrible he was noted for what tyrannical crimes? *	The murder of his wife and children Trying to trick the Magi The slaughter of all 2 year old and younger children in Bethlehem. All of the above

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