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100

What Wicked performer sang with the Tabernacle Choir at their Christmas Concert in 2018?

Kristen Chenoweth

100

Which country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?

Germany 

100

What is the number 1 most played Christmas song?

Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You"

100

In what Christmas movie is Kevin McCallister forgotten while his family goes on a Christmas vacation?

Home Alone

100

Which city is considered the birthplace of Jesus?

Bethlehem 

200

How many lights are at Temple Square at Christmas time?

Over 1 million

200

On Christmas Day, people from this country are known to chow down on the deep-fried caterpillars of the Emperor Moth.

South Africa

200

In ‘Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,’ What Is Santa Going To Find Out?

Who is naughty or nice

200

Who said this?

"I tell you Max, I don't know why I ever leave this place. I've got all the company I need right here."

The Grinch

200

What signs did Samuel the Lamanite say would foretell Christ’s birth?

In 5 years time 

-a night without darkness

-a new star arise,

-many signs and wonders in heaven.



300

What year was the first Light the World Giving Machine on Temple Square?

2017

300

In which country is it a tradition to swim in the sea on Christmas morning?

Ireland

300

In ‘Frosty The Snowman,’ What Made Frosty Come To Life?

An Old Silk Hat

300

What is the present given to the boy in Polar Express?

A bell from Santa’s sleigh 

300

What gifts did the wise men bring Jesus? And in what city did they find him?

gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

In Bethlehem 

400

Who was the president of the church when Temple Square was first lit up for the holidays?

David O. McKay (1965)

400

Where is the poinsettia originally from?

Mexico

400

In The Song ’12 Days Of Christmas,’ What Is Given On The 7th Day?

Seven swans a swimming

400

What movie is Sam the Snowman in?

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

400


Which of Mary’s cousins was also miraculously expecting a baby? 

 

Elisabeth

500

Name 2 relatives that have performed at Temple Square 

Josh Davis, Oscar Jesperson,

Leigh Marriott, (others?)
500

In this country, Christmas trees have to be imported, because no trees grow in the area.

Greenland

500

In ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas,’ What Is The Listener Asked To Do?

Please have snow and mistletoe

500

Who recites the Annunciation to the Shepherds in “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?

Linus

500

What is the Hebrew name of Bethlehem and how is it’s name significant to Jesus Christ?

Bethlehem in Hebrew means “the house of bread”.

Interestingly, the Savior (our Great Provider) who calls Himself “the bread of life” comes from “the house of bread”. 

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