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100
Americans string these bright decorations across their houses.
Christmas lights
100
Americans begin celebrating Christmas following the end of this holiday
Thanksgiving
100
This famous Christmas song, detailing a sleigh-ride over the fields - in a one horse open-sleigh, was originally written for a Thanksgiving celebration.
Jingle Bells
100
This tasty treat is made by families throughout December and is often given as a gift to neighbors.
Christmas cookies
100
In the Christmas classic, "The Nightmare Before Christmas", this character (usually known for his work on Halloween) attempts to capture the Christmas spirit his own way.
Jack Skellington
200
This wintery sport involving bladed shoes is often associated with Christmas.
Ice skating
200
Americans hang these on the mantel both as decorations, and as vessels for Christmas gifts.
Stockings
200
A famous Christmas song recites the gifts given by one's "true love" during how many celebratory days?
12 days
200
This fruity beverage is associated with the holiday season. It is served hot and without alcohol (unlike its cold, alcoholic European counterpart).
Apple Cider
200
This green movie character famously steals all the gifts and decorations in Whoville, only to return them once he learns the true meaning of Christmas.
The Grinch
300
It's customary to wear one of these unbecoming tops to a Christmas party. It will also keep you warm!
Ugly Christmas sweaters
300
Americans often use this abbreviation for the word "Christmas".
Xmas
300
In the famous poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", not even this creature was stirring.
A mouse.
300
It is typical to decorate these edible edifices at Christmas parties with candy and icing.
Gingerbread houses
300
This character is an animal most well known for pulling santa's sleigh, and also for the color of his nose.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
400
This party game involves a group of friends or colleagues exchanging Christmas presents anonymously, after picking a name at random from a list.
Secret Santa
400
A Christmas tree is famously raised and decorated in Rockefeller Center, which is located in this American city.
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400
Singer Elvis Presley insists that he will be having a Christmas that is tinted which color.
A Blue Christmas
400
Though traditionally alcoholic, this drink can now be consumed by itself or even in coffee. It is a dairy beverage served cold and mixed with spices.
Eggnog
400
A Christmas song details the origins and unfortunate end of this famous snowman named _____.
Frosty the Snowman
500
This game involves hiding a doll representing Santa's helpers each night in December while the children sleep.
Hint: the name of the game rhymes
Elf on the Shelf
500
The modern American conception of Santa Claus was popularized by an ad campaign run by this American company.
Coca Cola
500
This famous Russian ballet serves as both audio and visual entertainment for many Americans during the Christmas season.
The Nutcracker
500
Though famously disliked, this bread-like dessert is still a staple of Christmas meals.
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500
Almost every American child has seen the movie "Polar Express" in which this character provides words of wisdom during their journey on the train.
The Conductor