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100

This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.

Elf on a Shelf

100

Christmas marks the birth of this historic and religious figure

Jesus Christ

100

The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”

Jingle Bells

100

During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.

Rockefeller Center

100

There were no creatures stirring on the night before Christmas, not even one of these.

A mouse

200

This magical mode of transportation allows Santa to deliver gifts around the world in one night.

Santa’s Sleigh

200

The wise men brought these three gifts for the baby Jesus, not the most useful items to give a newborn.

Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

200

This mythical winter sprite is nipping at your nose in “The Christmas Song.”

Jack Frost

200

It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”

Mele kalikimaka

200

This small red bird is often associated with Christmas cards and winter scenes.

A Robin

300

An old silktop hat gives this jolly soul the ability to talk, dance, and travel.

Frosty the Snowman

300

This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses.

Hansel and Gretel

300

This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.

Paul McCartney

300

In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.

Krampus

300

The term ‘doe’ also applies to other mammals like rabbits, hares, and goats... but is most commonly used to describe this animal...

A Female Deer

400

Popularized in the 1946 classic "It’s a Wonderful Life", every time a bell rings, an angel will receive this.. and become a full angel.

Wings

400

This 4th-century religious figure inspired the modern image of Santa Claus.

Saint Nicholas

400

Spotify has a playlist featuring 100 different versions of this holiday bop, which was originally written and recorded by 1980s Brit Pop duo Wham!

Last Christmas

400

This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.

Poinsettia

400

The Grinch is known for having this kind of animal as a pet?

Dog (Max)

500

This reindeer’s magical trait helps guide Santa on foggy nights.

Rudolph’s Glowing Red Nose

500

The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.

Germany

500

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” features a Christmas song composed especially for the show, with lyrics written on the back on an envelope in ten minutes by the show’s producer.

Christmas Time is Here

500

You can get your Christmas card postmarked not at the North Pole, but at the city called North Pole, located in this U.S. state.

Alaska

500

Voiced by director Jon Favreau, this animal delivers the iconic line, "Bye Buddy, hope you find your dad!" as Buddy the Elf leaves the North Pole.

Mr. Narwhal

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