Pot Pourri
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Traditions
100

According to legend, what holiday goodies were shared to resemble a shepherd's staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherd's who visited baby Jesus?

Candy Canes

100

What Christmas beverage is also known and "milk punch"?

Eggnog

100

In Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," what was Mr. Scrooge's first name?

Ebenezer

100

"Mele Kalikimaka" means "Merry Christmas" in what language?

Hawaiian

100

Per a recent holiday fad, what "spy" hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty or nice?

Elf on a Shelf

200

What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

Mistletoe

200

What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?

Fruitcake

200

According to Buddy the Elf, what are the main food groups?

Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corns, and syrup

200

In the song, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," what type of pudding is called for?

Figgy Pudding

200

In one odd tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?

A pickle

300

What word for Christmas or a Christmas carol was borrowed from French?

Noel

300

What's the name of the hot spices cider that's a yuletide tradition for many?

Wassail

300

"Miracle on 34th Street" centers on what real-life department store?

Macy's

300

What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?

Jingle Bells

300

The song "Jingle Bells" was originally written to celebrate what holiday?

Thanksgiving

400

How many pounds does the average American gain over the holidays?

One

400

What beverage company has been using Santa in it's advertising since 1931?

Coca-Cola

400

In the TV special, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," what tree words describe the Grinch?

Stink, Stank, Stunk

400

In "The Chipmunk Song," what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?

A hula hoop

400

According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers?

Gold coins

500

In the 1964 classic, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," what was the name of Rudolph's faithful elf companion?

Hermey

500

In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating KFC?

Japan

500

In the movie "A Christmas Story," what was the name of the next door neighbors whose dogs ate the Christmas turkey?

The Bumpuses

500

In the song the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?

Pipers piping

500

What country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany

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