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1. Who is generally credited with bringing the modern image of Santa Claus back to Europe and elsewhere?
	U.S. soldiers during World War II	Clement Clark Moore
	Thomas Nast	Dame Edna
By World War II, Santa's image and traits were standardized across North America. Soldiers brought these concepts with them and they were adopted by local cultures.

2. Where was the first department store to feature Santa?
	Boston	New York
	Philadelphia	Finland
In 1841, J.W. Parkinson's store in Philadelphia arranged for Santa to come down a chimney, to the amazement of children. It wasn't for another 50 years however that department store Santa's became popular.

3. Which of the following is true about the origin of candy canes?
	They were first made to keep children quiet at church	They were intentionally made in the shape of a J for Jesus
	The red stripes were intended to represent the blood of Christ	The mint flavouring was purposely derived from hyssop, a biblical herb.
In the 1670's, the choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral had them made up in the shape of shepherd's crooks. The other 3 notions, while popular, came about afterwards.

4. Which of the following mythological characters is not generally considered as having provided a basis for the modern Santa Claus?
	Hertha	Chronos
	Saturn	Odin
The Roman festival for Saturn was usurped by Christmas in the 4th Century. Odin rode throughout the world in the winter on his eight-footed horse, Sleipnir, giving out gifts or punishments while Hertha was fond of delivering gifts by fireplace.

5. Why is the day after Christmas also known as "Boxing Day"?
	Professional Boxing matches were frequently scheduled for the day for entertainment	Unwanted presents are traditionally boxed up and returned to the store
	Because of the fisticuffs that frequently break out between siblings over who gets to play with which toys by this time	Because boxes of solicited money were opened
Some say the term relates to alms boxes opened and distributed to the poor on December 26th. More likely it relates to the earthenware boxes used by British employees to collect Christmas tips in. Eventually the practice was replaced by a day off work and/or a Christmas bonus.

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