The Origins of Santa Claus — Vocabulary Quiz

1.A vehicle on runners, pulled by animals, used for traveling over snow — this word or phrase is — choose —stockingschimneysleigh.

2.Small mythical creatures, often shown as Santa's helpers who make toys — this word or phrase is — choose —elvesbishopnuns.

3.A vertical pipe or structure that lets smoke escape from a fireplace, usually through a roof — this word or phrase is — choose —stockingssleighchimney.

4.Public processions, often celebratory, that move through the streets — this word or phrase is — choose —legendparadesassociated with.

5.A traditional story, sometimes based on real events, passed down over generations — this word or phrase is — choose —epidemiclegendparades.

6.A senior member of the Christian clergy who oversees a district of churches — this word or phrase is — choose —bishopnunselves.

7.Regarded with respect and warm approval — this word or phrase is — choose —admireddevotiongenerosity.

8.Great love, loyalty, or commitment to something — this word or phrase is — choose —admireddevotiongenerosity.

9.A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease affecting many people at once — this word or phrase is — choose —legendepidemicslavery.

10.Lacking basic necessities of life; very poor — this word or phrase is — choose —inheritancedowryneedy.

11.Money or property received from someone who has died — this word or phrase is — choose —needyinheritancedowry.

12.Without concern for one's own interests; unselfishly — this word or phrase is — choose —generositydevotionselflessly.

13.The quality of being kind and giving freely to others — this word or phrase is — choose —generosityadmiredselflessly.

14.The state of being owned by and forced to work for another person — this word or phrase is — choose —slaverydowryepidemic.

15.Money or property given by a bride's family at her marriage — this word or phrase is — choose —slaveryinheritancedowry.

16.Long knitted coverings for the foot and leg, often hung at Christmas — this word or phrase is — choose —chimneystockingssleigh.

17.Women who belong to a religious community and have taken vows of devotion — this word or phrase is — choose —nunsbishopelves.

18.Assumed control or responsibility for something — this word or phrase is — choose —associated withtaken overparades.

19.Connected or linked with something in people's minds — this word or phrase is — choose —taken overassociated withparades.