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Cultures with Claus
Holidays in Hollywood
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Problem Santa! (NPS)
Science with St. Nick
100

Name 3 Christmas Songs.

Varies.

100

What animal pulls Santa’s sleigh in most Western traditions?

Reindeers

100

Name 3 Christmas movies.

Varies.

100

Name 3 US National Parks.

Varies

100

True or False: Both male and female reindeers can grow antlers.

True. They are the only deer species in which both the male and female can grow antlers. 

200

The Best-Selling single worldwide is a Christmas Song, what is the name of this Christmas song?

White Christmas by Bing Crosby

200

What Jewish holiday often happens around the same time as Christmas?

Hanukkah, aka the Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

200

Who plays Buddy the Elf in the Christmas movie titled "Elf"?

Will Ferrell

200

Name the National Park that hosts the tallest tree in the world.

The largest tree in the world is the General Sherman Tree, located in Sequoia National Park in California. This giant sequoia tree is recognized as the largest known living single-stem tree on Earth by volume, standing at an impressive height of over 275 feet.

200

The North Pole is located in which ocean?

Arctic Ocean

300

What was the first Christmas song to be broadcast in space?

Jingle Bells

300

In Austria and Germany, what is the name of the horned figure who appears in early December?

Krampus, a horned, anthropomorphic figure known for punishing misbehaving children during the Christmas season. 

300

What is the highest grossing Christmas movie worldwide?

The Grinch (2018) animated version. Earning over 538 million world wide, followed by the beloved Home Alone.

300

What is the name of the oldest national park in the US?

The oldest national park in the world is Yellowstone National Park, which was established on March 1, 1872.

300

Fill in the blank. The U.S. mails over ____ cards annually, making Christmas the largest card-sending season.

3 billion

400

What is the most-streamed Christmas song of all time?

All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey

400

What country is famous for eating KFC on Christmas?

Japanese people eat KFC for Christmas because of a brilliant 1970s marketing campaign, "Kentucky for Christmas," started by KFC Japan's first manager who saw a business opportunity when foreigners couldn't find turkey and began buying fried chicken as a holiday substitute, creating a fun, convenient, American-style Christmas tradition for a secular holiday.

400

In the Grinch, what is the name of the mayor of Whoville?

Augustus Maywho

400

The National Park Service falls under what federal department?

US Department of Interior

400

What chemical in our brains activates when we listen to good Christmas music?

Dopamine

500

Whats Ms. Jo's favorite Christmas song?

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee

500

In Mexico, what is the name of the 9-day celebration leading up to Christmas?

Las Posadas, a traditional Mexican festival celebrated from Dec. 16 to Dec. 24 commemorating the journey of Mary and Joseph as they sought shelter in Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus.

500

In Rise of the Guardians, which holiday figure is Santa?

Nicholas St. North, the Guardian of Wonder, leader of the Guardians.

500

What is the name of the coldest National Park in the US? 

The coldest national park in the United States is Denali National Park, located in Alaska. It experiences extremely low temperatures, with average lows often dipping into the negative numbers, sometimes reaching -40 degrees Fahrenheit.

500

The twinkling lights that adorn Christmas trees and homes are typically made using LED bulbs. What does LED stand for?

Light Emitting Diodes

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