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How well do you really know Santa Claus?

The Santa you think you know was a real individual. He was beloved in his community as a man of tremendous faith and charity. Find out how much you really know about him -- take our merry quiz! Before you track Santa this Christmas get to know the real Santa Claus.

1.	The iconic figure of St. Nicholas was born in what country?
	Germany Turkey Finland

2.	What happened to Nicholas in his childhood that shaped his giving nature?
	He was poor. Someone stole all his possessions. His parents died.

3.	As a young man, what was Nicholas' claim to fame?
	He gave extensively to charity. His training of reindeer. He became the youngest Bishop ever.

4.	Nicholas' parents were weathy. What did he do with his inheritance?
	Built a charitable foundation. Gave it all to the Church. He donated it to orphans.

5.	As a member of the clergy, Nicholas became well known after what great humanitarian act?
	He fed thousands starving from a terrible famine. Nicholas organized the import of emergency supplies during a flood. Nicholas called down rain from Heaven to break a long drought.

6.	Nicholas was at the Council of Nicea and became famous for what he did there. What happened?
	He protested the Church's denouncement of Christmas. Nicholas fought to establish the charitable operations of the Catholic Church. He slapped a priest who openly questioned the divinity of Jesus Christ and went to jail.

7.	Nicholas became a saint after being credited with many miracles. Which one of these is true?
	He saved a boy who had drown in a well. Nicholas resurrected three children who had been killed and dismembered by an evil innkeeper. He blessed a paralyzed child and caused him to walk.

8.	Nicholas was legendary in his community for giving. The story was told of a time he left a small amount of gold as a gift. How did he do it?
	He dropped the gold down the chimney. He placed it in a box, wrapped it and left it on the porch. He put it in the stocking of a girl who had hung it by the fire to dry.
9.	How did the legend of Santa Claus come to America?
	The same Churches were built with his name in America. A famous American writer published a book celebrating the legendary stories of St. Nicholas. As the patron saint of sailors, the legendary stories of Nicholas were told to and celebrated by millions of immigrants over a century of time.
10.	What literary work make Santa famous in 19th century American culture?
	Little Women by Louisa May Alcott A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Moore

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