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Winter Wonderland
100

Just shy of tying the Beatles for the most #1 hits, this now defrosted pop legend, has made her annual return.

Who is Mariah Carey?

100

It is a toxic and parasitic plant, primary propagated through bird droppings and once seen as a sacred symbol of fertility, that in modern times hangs in doorways where bad luck is administered for those who not adhere to tradition.

What is Mistletoe?

100

"Fra-gee-lay", the mispronunciation of the word fragile, exclaimed during a gleeful unboxing of a provocative leg-lamp, "must be" from this Romance language.

What is Italian?

100

Typically adorning the tip of a Christmas tree, this popular religious symbol is something children make when laying in snow.

What is an angel?

100

In a 1931 add campaign, Santa got a make-over, adopting a bubbly personality and sporting a bright red pant-suit mirroring this companies colors.

What is Coca-Cola?

200

364 is the total number of gifts given in this highly repetitive 1909 English arrangement.

What is The Twelve Days of Christmas?

200

You better be good or you might get a visit from this ancient European demonic half-goat creature who is thought to accompany Santa Claus, wielding a birch and sack for kidnapping.

Who is Krampus?

200

The costume department had 17 undershirts in various stages of degradation on hand during the filming of this action, now controversial Christmas movie.

What is Die Hard?

200

It's annual burning by ancient Nordic cultures celebrated the winter solstice and return of the sun. In modern times it airs as a 12 hour TV special.

What is a Yule Log?

200

For 200 years, these sugary sticks only came in one color; white, but are now the best-selling non-chocolate candy during the month of December, despite their odd shape.

What are Candy Canes?

300

One of this years most "out of this world" Christmas songs, written and performed by Kevin Bacon, was featured in this MCU franchise's holiday special.

What is The Guardians of the Galaxy?

300

2 angelic visits, a troubled journey, no room at the inn, shepherds and kings, all play out in a scene that results in a birth inside of this.

What is a Manger?

300

Should you return home from your trip to Paris to the scene of a crime and a slippery floor, you may have been visited by this thieving duo operating out of a Chicago suburb.

Who are the Wet Bandits?

300

Being the first to spot this ornament on the tree on Christmas morning is a very big "dill", rewarding an additional gift.

What is a pickle?

300

You won't find a smile from the leading role in this highest ever grossing Christmas film.

What is The Grinch?

400

It was the first song ever played in space, but originally written to commemorate the town of Medford Mass', annual sleigh races around Thanksgiving time, that originally debuted in 1850.

What is Jingle Bells?

400

This modern country is thought to be the birthplace of Nicholas of Bari, an early Christian Bishop known for his legendary habit of secret gift-giving.

What is Turkey?

400

According to Buddy and not the FDA, these are the 4 main food groups.

What are candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup?

400

Opening it's first location in 1970, eating party buckets from this American Fast Food franchise is now a staple of Japan's secular Christmas tradition.

What is Kentucky Fried Chicken?

400

In the 17th century, this was used as a status symbol and way to reflect candle light on a Christmas tree. Today, we use a cheaper alternative called tinsel.

What is silver?

500
In 1984, this charity supergroup raised $24 million dollars donning vocal performances of more than 30 pop singers, including front men from Duran Duran, U2, Wham! and Culture Club.

What is Band Aid?

500

This reindeer companion to Blitzen has a namesake that Norse god Thor would be proud of.

Who is Donner or Dunder?

500

Books in place of these, are a Christmas gift that one can never have enough of according to Albus Dumbledore.

What are socks?

500

Created on a whim after a child misplaced a phone call, a program to track Santa's journey was born by this Colorado based government agency in 1958.

What is NORAD?

500

In 2018, 1880 of these Friends of Portsmouth braved the winter chill to sing themselves into the Guinness World Records.

What are Christmas Carolers?

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