What Did You Know About Santa's Elves

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What Did You Know About Santas Elves - Quiz

Santa's Elves came as a result of christmas celebration, people gathered to celebrate it once in a years, Xmas elf is a diminutive elf that lives with Santa Clause North pole and acts as his helper, it was said that Santa elves produced toys frequently in Santa workshop, take this quiz to know much about Santa's Elves.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    The Santa Clause character is much ......................?

    • A.

      Open

    • B.

      Closer

    • C.

      Older

    • D.

      Young

    Correct Answer
    C. Older
    Explanation
    The Santa Clause character is much older. This can be inferred from the context of the question, as the Santa Clause character is typically portrayed as an elderly figure.

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  • 2. 

    What is St. Nicholas himself called?

    • A.

      Xmas

    • B.

      Father

    • C.

      Elf

    • D.

      Evles

    Correct Answer
    C. Elf
    Explanation
    St. Nicholas himself is called an elf. This refers to the mythical creature known for its association with Christmas and gift-giving. Elves are often depicted as small, magical beings who work in Santa's workshop to help make toys for children. St. Nicholas, also known as Santa Claus, is often portrayed as an elf-like figure due to his connection with the tradition of gift-giving during the Christmas season.

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  • 3. 

    The Christmas elf appeared in literature as early as when?

    • A.

      1650

    • B.

      1750

    • C.

      1950

    • D.

      1850

    Correct Answer
    D. 1850
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1850. This suggests that the Christmas elf first appeared in literature around this time.

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  • 4. 

    Who popularized the image of elves?

    • A.

      Godey's Lady's book

    • B.

      Kingsley's Lady's book

    • C.

      Marco's Lady's book

    • D.

      Davis's Lady's book

    Correct Answer
    A. Godey's Lady's book
    Explanation
    Godey's Lady's book popularized the image of elves.

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  • 5. 

    The association of Christian presents with elves has precedents in the first half of the .…............. century? ​​​​​​

    • A.

      19

    • B.

      17

    • C.

      16

    • D.

      15

    Correct Answer
    A. 19
    Explanation
    The association of Christian presents with elves has precedents in the first half of the 19th century.

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  • 6. 

    In the 19th century ..................... was in Sweden?

    • A.

      Louisa

    • B.

      Nisse

    • C.

      Nicholas

    • D.

      Tomte

    Correct Answer
    D. Tomte
    Explanation
    In the 19th century, Tomte was in Sweden.

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  • 7. 

    Prior to the influence of St. Nicholas in Sweden, the job of giving out gifts was done by the ....................?

    • A.

      Yule Goat

    • B.

      Jenny Nystrom

    • C.

      Tomten

    • D.

      Nisse

    Correct Answer
    A. Yule Goat
    Explanation
    Before St. Nicholas, the tradition of giving out gifts in Sweden was carried out by the Yule Goat. The Yule Goat was a mythical creature associated with the Christmas season and was believed to bring gifts to children. This tradition predates the influence of St. Nicholas and is deeply rooted in Swedish folklore.

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  • 8. 

    Who first literature introduced Santa Elves?

    • A.

      Nisse Louisa Alcott

    • B.

      Louisa May Alcott

    • C.

      Nicholas Alcott

    • D.

      Tomten Alcott

    Correct Answer
    B. Louisa May Alcott
    Explanation
    Louisa May Alcott is the correct answer because she introduced Santa's Elves in her book "Little Women." The book, published in 1868, includes a scene where the March sisters prepare gifts and perform acts of kindness for a poor family on Christmas Eve. In this scene, they refer to themselves as Santa's Elves, which is the earliest known literary reference to Santa's Elves.

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  • 9. 

    Who was in Denmark in the 19th Century?

    • A.

      Tommy

    • B.

      Nisse

    • C.

      Clause

    • D.

      Louisa

    Correct Answer
    B. Nisse
    Explanation
    Nisse was in Denmark in the 19th Century.

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  • 10. 

    Which year was the first literature introduction?

    • A.

      1856

    • B.

      1890

    • C.

      1838

    • D.

      1877

    Correct Answer
    A. 1856

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