The Christmas Story
Christmas Folklore
Christmas Movies
Christmas Songs
Wait, That's Not Christmas
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The town where Jesus was born.
What is Bethlehem?
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You may just feel this personification of Winter nipping at your nose.
Who is Jack Frost?
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According to Buddy, elves stick to these four major food groups.
What is candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?
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According to "Jingle Bells", one could suggest that this is the name of the horse whose tail had ringing bells.
Who is Bob?
50
This holiday is celebrated over the course of eight days and nights, and celebrates the recovery of Jerusalem and rededication of the Second Temple.
What is Hanukkah?
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This king tried to kill baby Jesus out of jealousy.
Who is Herod?
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This crotchety, disheveled, old man accompanies Saint Nick to punish disobedient children in Germany and Pennsylvania Dutch communities.
Who is Belsnickel?
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Hermey the elf would much rather work in this profession than make toys.
What is a dentist?
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In "Winter Wonderland", the singer suggests dressing up a snowman and pretending it is this individual.
Who is Parson Brown?
100
The British celebrate this holiday on the day after Christmas.
What is Boxing Day?
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The Three Wisemen brought these items as gifts.
What is gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
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This large creature is featured in Icelandic Christmas folk tales, where it eats people who have not received new clothes before Christmas Eve.
What is the Jólakötturinn (Yule Cat)?
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This films features Santa Claus being kidnapped by people from outer space.
What is Santa Claus Conquers the Martians?
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This musician sings of two darker Christmas tales in their songs "Christmas at Ground Zero" and "The Night Santa Went Crazy".
Who is "Weird Al" Yankovic?
150
This holiday is a celebration of the supposed first Christian martyr, and is typically celebrated in late December or early January.
What is Saint Stephen's Day?
200
This angel visited Mary to tell her of God's plan for her.
Who is Gabriel?
200
This monster from Polish Christmas folklore visits people's houses to cause trouble, and must be banished with a song.
What is Turoń?
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This actor has played Santa in two unrelated movies, once in 2019 and again in 2024.
Who is J.K. Simmons?
200
Alvin, of Alvin and the Chipmunks, desperately wants this toy for Christmas.
What is a hula hoop?
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On December 8th, Buddhists celebrate this day as the day Gautama Buddha reached enlightenment.
What is Bodhi Day?
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According to Luke, the census taken in the Christmas story was the first to be done while this man was governor of Syria.
Who is Quirinius? (or Cyrenius)
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In Italy, they don't have Santa Claus but instead this witch delivers gifts on January 5th.
Who is Befana?
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This year is when the first ever Christmas movie was released, simply titled Santa Claus.
What is 1898?
250
"You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" compares the Grinch to this sandwich.
What is a three-decker sauerkraut and toadstool sandwich with arsenic sauce?
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This Bahamian cultural festival is celebrated the day after Christmas.
What is Junkanoo?