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Santa smoking picture from the Library of Congress LC-USZ62-98053

Question 1:

In 2005, how did Pope Benedict XVI refer to the growing commercialization of Christmas?

	As blasphemy on an epic scale			As commercial pollution

	As an economic engine

Question 2:

What did Pope Benedict XVI recommend doing to bring the spirit of the season back, and fully enjoying it with one's children?

	Assembling a Nativity scene			A contribution to the church

	Reflection on the true meaning of the season

Question 3:

England's Parliament did it, The colony of Massachusetts and the city of Boston did it too. What did they do?

	Named Christmas their first officially recognized holiday			Outlawed the celebration of Christmas

	Created parades and celebrations for Christmas

Question 4:

In the past was traditional for work to continue as normal on Christmas (Bob Cratchit). In 1789, The first Christmas with an American Constitution, Congress was in session. What year was Christmas made an American national holiday?

	1840			1870

	1790

Question 5:

What year was this written?, 'There can be no doubt that this is the very year when we should think, not less, but more about Christmas - not only as an escape from the horrors of war, but as a remembrance of nobler ideals.'

	1939			1865

	1918