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Just Christmas Trivia...
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This human raised by elves in the North Pole spreads Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear
Buddy the elf (Elf, 2003)
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What I'd like for breakfast is juice.
All I want for Christmas is youuu!
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Mean, green grifter tells Ralphie not to put his eye out with his new toy.
How The Grinch Stole A Christmas Story
100
Founded in 1966, this week-long celebration honors African heritage, with principles called the Nguzo Saba and festive candle lighting.
Kwanzaa (December 26 – January 1) – USA (African-American communities)
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In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, what is the first name of Mr. Scrooge?
Ebenezer
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Left behind while his family jets off to Europe, this clever kid booby-traps his house for two hapless burglars.
Kevin McCalister (Home Alone, 1990)
200
You're the least likely to find all my deer.
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
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Tiny toy soldiers march through the night to save Christmas and dine at this old-fashioned restaurant chain specializing in comfort food, gifts, and home décor.
The NutCracker Barrel
200
This holiday involves lighting multiple candles over eight nights.
Hanukkah (dates vary, usually December) – Jewish
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In the movie Home Alone, where is the McCallister family going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind? (City + Country)
Paris, France
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This suburban dad’s Christmas light display ends in comedic chaos
Clark Griswold (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, 1989)
300
Talking about the Winter breeze.
Rockin' around the Christmas Tree!
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Santa’s glow-snouted helper takes a risky turn in this mediocre crime thriller starring Ben Affleck.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Games
300
This ancient midwinter festival, later absorbed into Christmas traditions, celebrates the winter solstice with feasts, fires, and evergreen decorations.
Yule / Jul (December 21–January 1) – Northern Europe
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In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what gift is given on the seventh day?
Seven swans a-swimming
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This young sleepwalker questions the meaning of Christmas and ultimately softens the heart of a mean, old grouch
Cindy Lou Who
400
We're screaming for some light and dark meat.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas!
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A young girl is transported to a realm of toys. She would have been better off hanging with those precocious dino kids.
Babes in Toyland Before Time
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Celebrated in China, Korea, and Vietnam; marks the winter solstice with family gatherings and special foods like dumplings or tangyuan.
Dongzhi / Winter Solstice Festival (around December 21–22) – East Asia
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The traditional Christmas plant “poinsettia” originally comes from which country?
Mexico
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Unlike his fellow elves, this one dreams of becoming a dentist instead of making toys at the North Pole.
Hermey the Elf (Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, 1964)
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I ate some pies with Tim, it's hurting my tum.
I played my drum for him pa rum pum pum pum...
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George Bailey’s heartwarming story of community and connection gets chronicled in this pictorial publication which first launched in 1936.
It’s a Wonderful Life Magazine
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A giant straw version of an animal is erected in Sweden each December, though locals often try to set it aflame before Christmas.
Gävle Goat (Advent – December) – Sweden
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This song was originally written for Thanksgiving but is now a Christmas classic.
Jingle Bells