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100
In The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many swans are a-swimming?
Seven!
100
What lie does the Grinch tell Cindy Lou Who (who was no more than two) about why he was taking the Christmas Tree?
A light on the tree wouldn't light on one side, so he's taking it to Santa's workshop to fix it, and then bringing it back
100
This Christmas beauty is actually native to Mexico and Central America. What is its name?
Pointsettia (named after Joel Roberts Pointsett, the first US ambassador to Mexico)
100
What fruit is commonly found in Christmas stockings?
Oranges
100
Who is the historical figure behind Santa Claus?
St. Nicholas
200
Which song, performed by Nat King Cole, is often subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire”?
The Christmas Song
200
What is the name of the department store in Miracle on 34th Street?
Macy's
200
What country is credited with starting the "Christmas Tree" tradition?
Germany. They were originally called "Paradise Trees", and Martin Luther is credited with being the first to put candles on the tree
200
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Making this food is a full family affair for many Mexican families at Christmas
Tamales
200
Christmas caroling as a tradition traces its roots back to this English tradition, where participants go door to door singing songs and offering a drink from a punch bowl.
Wassailing
(See: Here We Come A-wassailing)
300
This song is not just the best selling Christmas song of all time, it is the best selling music single of all time
White Christmas (Bing Crosby)
300
What movie is this image from?
It's a Wonderful Life
300
Did you put a stocking or a boot out on December 6th? If you did, you probably celebrate this Christmas-adjacent holiday.
St. Nicholas Day.
It's more popular in Europe, and in the US you will find it in the Midwest. Even in the Midwest, it's a fairly inconsistently celebrated day, with the largest proportion that celebrate in Eastern Wisconsin from Milwaukee up to Green Bay.
300
What is the name of the feast that is celebrated by Italian Americans on Christmas Eve (December 24)?
The Feast of Seven Fishes
300
In the early 19th century, the celebration of Christmas was in decline in industrial England. This 1843 novel is largely considered to be a turning point in Britain's (and by extension the US) celebration of Christmas.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
400
The Christmas Song "Feliz Navidad" was written and recorded by this Puerto Rican artist
Jose Feliciano
400
"A Christmas Story" (1983) takes place in what Midwestern US state?
BONUS 400 points if you can name the city
Indiana
BONUS: Hohman, IN. Which is a fictionalized version of Hammond, IN (which borders Chicago)
400
What is the name of the horned anthropomorphic figure who, in Central and Eastern Alpine folkloric tradition, is said to accompany Santa Claus and punish naughty children by hitting them with birch rods?
Krampus
400
What is the name of the sweet bread loaf filled with dried fruits, popular in Italy during Christmas?
Panettone
400
In what year did NORAD begin its famous tradition of "tracking Santa"?
A. 1952
B. 1955
B. 1962
C. 1973
1955
500
This 1943 hit, recorded originally by Bing Crosby, was written to honor overseas troops in World War II. The BBC banned the song, believing its delicate sentimentality would demoralize troops.
"I'll be Home for Christmas"
500
Animation studio for some of the most famous Christmas specials of all time (usually in stop motion), name 3 Rankin/Bass Entertainment films.
Variable answers, but popular ones include:
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Frosty the Snowman (1969)
Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (1970)
The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
Jack Frost (1979)
The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
500
Orthodox Christians, who follow the Julian calendar, celebrate Christmas on what day?
January 7th
500
This jelly filled fried donut is a popular Jewish treat during Hannukah
Sufganiyot
500
This man, considered the "Father of the American Cartoon" created the symbol for the GOP. He also is largely credited for creating the modern day version of Santa Claus
Thomas Nast