What do you know about…

How much did you know about the jolly old elf? Here are the answers.

1. What mythological figure's birthday was originally on 25 December? Sol Invictus (the sun god).
2. Whose red hat did Santa steal? Mithras'.
3. What gift-giving saint is Santa named after? St Nicholas.
4. What day do children in the Netherlands celebrate in honour of Santa? 6 December.
5. Where does Santa traditionally hide presents? Stockings or shoes.
6. What poem tells about Santa's arrival on a New York State roof? A Visit from St Nicholas.
7. What US company started the traditional Santa parade in New York City? Macy's.
8. What was the name of the little girl who wrote to the New York Sun to ask about Santa? Virginia.
9. What new reindeer did Santa acquire, courtesy of a song? Rudolph.
10. Where does Santa live? The North Pole.

Hope you got them all. Oh, and when you see Santa, tell him hi from the h2g2 Post.

Dmitri Gheorgheni

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