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Christmas trivia and origins quiz answers
Answers cover symbols of the Star of Bethlehem and Christmas customs. Joel Poinsett is the statesman who brought the poinsettia from Mexico. Kris Kringle is Santa's helper. A Visit From Saint Nicholas was written by Clement Moore. Indiana has a town named Santa Claus. The crowning plant is holly. The mistletoe is linked to a familiar plant. The Christmas stocking tale involves coins dropped by Saint Nicholas. The name Kris Kringle means Christ Child. The first Christmas cards were sent by Sir Henry Cole in 1846.
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Kris Kringle
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Joel Poinsett
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Henry Ole
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Clement Moore