Red is the color most commonly associated with joy and well being. It is the color of celebration and ceremony. A red carpet is often used to welcome distinguished guests. Red is also the traditional color of seats in opera houses and theaters. Scarlet academic gowns are worn by new Doctors of Philosophy at degree ceremonies at Oxford University and other schools. In China, it is considered the color of good fortune and prosperity, and it is the color traditionally worn by brides. In Christian countries, it is the color traditionally worn at Christmas by Santa Claus, because in the 4th century the historic Saint Nicholas was the Greek Christian Bishop of Myra, in modern-day Turkey, and bishops then dressed in red. COUNT 5
QSN1 What color gowns are generally worn by recent Doctors of Philosophy at Oxford? ANS1 Scarlet QSN2 What good traits is the color red associated with in China? ANS2 good fortune and prosperity QSN3 In what century did Saint Nicholas become the influence for red being worn by Santa Claus? ANS3 4th QSN4 Who was Saint Nicholas? ANS4 the Greek Christian Bishop of Myra QSN5 In what nation is Myra? ANS5 Turkey