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100

In the movie, A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge was visited by how many ghosts?

What is 4? 

100

In the song, Winter Wonderland, this is the name of the snowman.

Who is Parson Brown?

100

The "Wet Bandits" tried to rob a house in this popular Christmas movie.

What is "Home Alone?"

100

In 1945, Mechanical engineer Richard James had stumbled on the inspiration for this toy after accidentally knocking over some ship springs he was working on, which “walked” instead of falling.

What is the Slinky?

100

George Washington marched his troops over this river on Christmas day.

What is the Delaware River?

200

In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with these three words.  

What is "stink, stank, stunk."

200

This Santa's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot.

Who is Cupid?

200

In the movie, Elf, where does Buddy go to find his biological father?

What is The Empire State Building?

200

This ancient toy that dates back to the Greeks, circa 1000 BC, become popular in 1928 when Don Duncan marketed it wit all the tricks you can do.

What is the Yo-Yo?

200

This US President pardoned all Confederate soldiers on Christmas day in 1868.

Who is Andrew Johnson?

300

This is Ralphie's brother's name in "A Christmas Story."

Who is Randy?

300

In Eartha Kitt’s “Santa Baby” song, she asks Santa for the deed to this.....

What is a Platinum Mine?

300

In the NIghtmare Before Christmas, who is Jack Skellington's rival?

Who is Oogie Boogie?

300

Introduced as a kind of male counterpart to Mattel’s iconic Barbie, this toy was marketed to little boys as an “action figure,” not a doll and was a hit at the height of the "Cold War."

What is GI Joe?

300

This Russian  leader resigns from  the Soviet Union on Christmas Day in 1991.

Who is Mikhail Gorbachev?

400

This author wrote,  "Christmas doesn't come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more?" 

Who is Dr. Seuss?

400

Whose eyes are all aglow in "The Christmas Song?"

Tiny tots

400

This quote, "I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It’s not bad at all really. Maybe it just needs a little love," was featured in this Christmas classic.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

400

Invented by Harold Graves, president of Sawyer’s Photographic Services, the stereoscope was unveiled at the 1939 New York World’s Fair as a way to view photos of tourist attractions in 3D. It is said to have influenced the modern Oculus Rift virtual reality headset.

What is the View-Master?

400

On December 24, 1814, while many in the western world celebrated Christmas Eve, the United States and Great Britain sat down to sign this famous peace agreement ending the War of 1812.

What is the treaty of Ghent?

500

This was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising.

What is Coca Cola?

500

As part of its effort to combat famine in Ethiopia, the musical supergroup Band Aid released this highly publicized Christmas song in 1984.

What is Do they know it's Christmas?

500

This quote “This bell is a wonderful symbol of the spirit of Christmas, as am I. Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.” is from what movie?


The Polar Express

500

This popular toy company is the world’s biggest toy company. It has spawned action-figures, TV shows, a fan conference and films. Since its debut in 1958, it redefined the potential of playthings, allowing kids to build permanent structures from scratch, in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and “take them anywhere they want,”

What is Lego?

500

Born on Christmas Day 1642, this brilliant Englishman came into this world like a festive gift to all mankind. Not only would he go on to characterise what gravity was, but he would also define the laws of motion and become a pioneer in many other fields, including maths, astrology and philosophy.

Who is Isaac Newton?

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