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You know the drill. The winter holidays approach and it's time to buy gifts. But, how well do you know some of the finer points of holiday shopping? Take this quiz to find out.

1. What percentage of U.S. adults say they start their holiday shopping before Thanksgiving?
   1. 15 percent
   2. 35 percent
   3. 50 percent


2. On Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving), whom do the majority shop for?
   1. Their kids
   2. Themselves
   3. Gift recipients


3. How many Americans say they want to get a gift card this season?
   1. 30 percent
   2. 45 percent
   3. 60 percent


4. How much is the average U.S. household expected to spend on gifts and seasonal merchandise this holiday?
   1. $704
   2. $804
   3. $904


5. Generally, what shopping day generates the most sales all year?
   1. Black Friday
   2. Cyber Monday
   3. The last Saturday before Christmas


6. True or False: Mother's Day and Christmas generate the most sales for perfume.
   1. True
   2. False


7. What was the first toy to be advertised on TV?
   1. Etch-A-Sketch
   2. Mr. Potato Head
   3. Slinky


8. What percent of Americans are expected to purchase holiday items online this year?
   1. 35 percent
   2. 50 percent
   3. 65 percent


9. What continent did the actual living St. Nicholas live on?
   1. Africa
   2. Europe
   3. Asia


10. What is the most popular type of products people buy during their holiday shopping?
    1. Electronics
    2. Toys/Games
    3. Clothing/shoes

How well did you do on the quiz?

Let's see: 1) 2; 2) 2; 3) 3; 4) 1, down from $719 last year, according to the National Retail Federation; 5) 3; 6) False, Christmas and Valentine's Day generate the most sales; 7) 2; 8) 2, up from 44% last year; 9) 3, the "real" St. Nicholas was a bishop in Myra in Asia Minor; 10) 2, 31% buy toys/games, 28% buy electronics and 27% buys clothing/shoes.

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Sources: usatoday.com, complete.com and howstuffworks.com