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RE:QUEST

A space for resources to help RE teachers and their students explore the Christian faith
“A huge resource to treasure.”
Lat Blaylock, Editor, RE Today

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Christmas: A Treasure Hunt

Use the site to search out the answers to these Christmas trivia questions

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All the answers to the following questions can be found on the site. Take the challenge and then let your teacher or parents know how you got on...

  • 1. Who was the first person to design and print a Christmas card?
  • 2. Where was Saint Nicholas born?
  • 3. Where did the first Christmas carols come from?
  • 4. What do the candles on the Advent wreath represent?
  • 5. Where did the idea of the Christmas tree come from?
  • 6. Why are there candy canes at Christmas?
  • 7. Why is Christmas celebrated on the 25th of December?
  • 8. Who is the star of our first Advent Adventure?
  • 9. Why are presents given at Christmas?
  • 10. When is Saint Nicholas' day celebrated in the Netherlands?