Quiz

Check how much you know about Christmas. Circle T for True and F for False.

T F 1. December 25 has always been the date on which Christmas was celebrated. T F 2. England and the United States have always celebrated Christmas. T F 3. In the abbreviated form , X stands for the Greek letter X (chi), repre- senting the Greek word Christos, for Christ. T F 4. The is a tradition that originated in America. T F 5. The United States is the only country that has an official Christmas tree. T F 6. The use of wreaths and at Yuletide is a tradition that began in Rome. T F 7. The plant originated in Mexico and was originally called “Mexican Flame Leaves,” or “Christmas flowers.” T F 8. , a parasitic plant that grows on oak trees, was used by the Druids as a charm against evil. T F 9. The term “carol” probably originated in France, and is a form of their word “carola,” meaning a piece of music that can be sung while moving in a circle. T F 10. is a term used by children where children await his visit on in America, Germany, France, Spain, and Holland, although the names for Santa differ in each country. T F 11. Santa Claus is actually the name of a place. T F 12. The reindeer originated as animals drawing Santa's sleigh in England. T F 13. Reindeer are actually used in some countries to pull sleighs. T F 14. The originated in Europe, and was especially popular in Italy. T F 15. The log began in early English pagan holidays, but now represents the warmth of the tie binding members of a family together around the hearth at Christmastime. © 2004 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. All rights reserved.Permission is granted by the copyright hold- er to make photocopies of this item for its intended use only. Answers for Christmas Quiz

Check how much you know about Christmas. Circle T for True and F for False.

T F 1. December 25 has always been the date on which Christmas was celebrated. T F 2. England and the United States have always celebrated Christmas. T F 3. In the abbreviated form Xmas, X stands for the Greek letter X (chi), repre- senting the Greek word Christos, for Christ. T F 4. The Christmas tree is a tradition that originated in America. T F 5. The United States is the only country that has an official Christmas tree. T F 6. The use of wreaths and holly at Yuletide is a tradition that began in Rome. T F 7. The poinsettia plant originated in Mexico and was originally called “Mexican Flame Leaves,” or “Christmas flowers.” T F 8. Mistletoe, a parasitic plant that grows on oak trees, was used by the Druids as a charm against evil. T F 9. The term “carol” probably originated in France, and is a form of their word “carola,” meaning a piece of music that can be sung while moving in a circle. T F 10. Santa Claus is a term used by children where children await his visit on Christmas eve in America, Germany, France, Spain, and Holland, although the names for Santa differ in each country. T F 11. Santa Claus is actually the name of a place. T F 12. The reindeer originated as animals drawing Santa's sleigh in England. T F 13. Reindeer are actually used in some countries to pull sleighs. T F 14. The Nativity scene originated in Europe, and was especially popular in Italy. T F 15. The began in early English pagan holidays, but now represents the warmth of the tie binding members of a family together around the hearth at Christmastime. © 2004 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. All rights reserved.Permission is granted by the copyright hold- er to make photocopies of this item for its intended use only.