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In what novella-fairy tale written in 1816 by Prussian author E. T. A. Hoffmann, does young Marie Stahlbaum's favorite Christmas toy, come alive to defeat the evil Mouse King in battle?
The Nutcrakcer and the Mouse King
What is often found hanging from ceilings and door ways, demanding a kiss from those that stand below?
Mistletoe
During the Christmas season, houses and people made of what cookie are often constructed and decorated?
Gingerbread
From what Christmas song are the lyrics "pa rum pum pum pum" from?
Finish the lyrics "What a bright time, it's the right time..."
To rock the night away
Who wrote the classic 1957 children's book The Grinch Who Stole Christmas?
Dr. Seuss
Many people attend what late night ceremony held on Christmas Eve?
Midnight Mass
What is the rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolk and whipped egg white?
A distilled spirit such as brandy, rum, whiskey or bourbon is often a key ingredient.
Eggnog
Who got ran over by a reindeer?
Grandma
What striped, minty, sweet treat is enjoyed at Christmas time?
Candy Cane
In which Christmas story would you find the character Ebeneezer Scrooge?
Charles Dickens's 1843 short novel, A Christmas Carol
On what day is Tibb's Eve celebrated?
December 23rd
What spiced loaf containing dried fruit and nuts is often served around Christmas?
Fruit cake
What was Frosty's pipe made from?
A corn cob
Who sang "Blue Christmas"
Elvis Presley
Who wrote “A Letter From Santa Claus”
Mark Twain
In German tradition, now practiced across the world, participants hide what ornament on their tree for friends and family to find?
A pickle (aka Weihnachtsgurke)
What pie, traditionally served at Christmas time, contains a mix of fruits, spices and suet?
Mince / mincemeat
Who originally sang "White Christmas"
Bing Crosby
What are the two most common items used to top a Christmas tree?
An angel or star
The Gospel of Matthew (2:1–12) speaks of Magi, or wise men, who followed a star from the East to Bethlehem in search of a newborn king. There they found Mary and the baby Jesus. What did they offer as gifts?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
What is the tradition practiced in various forms for over 300 years, in Newfoundland and Labrador describes the practice of visiting several homes throughout an evening while dressed in a disguise?
Mummering, mumming, or janneying
What is the name of the mixed chocolates that come in a purple tin and are most popular at Christmas?
Quality Street
Name 4 of Santa's 9 reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.
What is the name of the sad and beautiful story, written by Hans Christian Andersen, that reminds us all to be thankful and charitable and to appreciate what we have at Christmas time?
The Little Match Girl