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100

This 2004 animated movie is about a train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. 

The Polar Express

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

What is the traditional day to put up a Christmas tree in the United States?

The Day After Thanksgiving

100

What is the traditional Christmas beverage made from eggs, milk, sugar, and spices like nutmeg or cinnamon? 

Eggnog

100

Which Christain Saint is better known as Santa Claus?

Saint Nicholas

200

This actor played the role of Buddy, a human raised by elves, in the movie "Elf". 

Will Ferrell

200

In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.

Eggnog

200

Where is the iconic Giant Christmas Tree located in New York City every year?

Rockefeller Center

200

The peppermint-flavored candies shaped into the form of a Shepard's crook, symbolize the shepherds' presence at the birth of Jesus.

Candy Canes

200

Santa keeps these two lists to track which children get presents and which get coal.

Naughty and Nice Lists

300

In the 2000 film adaptation of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" starring Jim Carrey, what is the name of the Grinch's loyal dog?

Max

300

 In the “Twelve Days of Christmas”, The singer’s true love gives them five of these on day five.

Gold Rings

300

What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?

An Angel 

300

The Brothers Grimm's fairy tale, "Hansel and Gretel" popularized the idea of a house made entirely of this food, which is still used to build decorative Christmas houses to this day. 

Gingerbread

300

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

Krampus

400

In the movie "Home Alone" what are the names of the two burglars trying to break into Kevin's house?

Harry and Marv

400

It may sound like a composition from the Middle Ages, but this classic Christmas hymn appeared in 1843 and made its debut in 1847.

O Holy Night

400

This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.

Mistletoe

400

This unique Christmas tradition in Japan involved eating food from this American fast food chain for dinner.

Pizza Hut

400

Starting with an ad campaign in 1931, this American company is often credited with popularizing the image of Santa wearing a red suit. 

Coca Cola

500

This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”.

Macy's

500

This catch 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.

All I want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey

500

In what country is it a tradition to celebrate Christmas by hiding a pickled cucumber in the Christmas tree?

Germany 

500

In the United States, this type of meat is most commonly served for Christmas dinner. 

Ham

500

The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper-sounding name.

Father Christmas

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