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In Home Alone, Kevin McCallister is left behind while his family goes on vacation to which city?
“Jingle Bells” was originally written for which holiday?
Thanksgiving
People often decorate this tree in their homes for Christmas.
Christmas tree
Santa Claus is also commonly known as this “St. ___.”
Nicholas
In which country is Christmas celebrated with a large feast called Nochebuena
Spain (or Latin American countries)
In Elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to which U.S. city to find his father?
New York City
“Silent Night” was first performed in which country?
Austria
In the U.S., children traditionally hang these for Santa to fill with treats.
Stockings
According to tradition, Santa enters homes through this.
Chimney
In Italy, a witch named ___ delivers gifts to children on January 5th.
La Befana
Who plays the Grinch in the 2000 live-action movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Jim Carrey
Finish the lyrics: “Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, had a very…”
shiny nose
What plant, often hung in doorways, is associated with kissing?
Mistletoe
How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh?
8 (9 counting Rudolph)
In Sweden, a giant Yule ___ is built and sometimes burned during Christmas.
Goat
In The Polar Express, children board a magical train headed to what destination?
The North Pole
Which singer had a huge hit with “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
Mariah Carey
In which country did the tradition of the first Christmas tree originate?
Germany
Name three of Santa’s original reindeer besides Rudolph.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
In Japan, a popular Christmas tradition is eating what fast-food chain?
KFC
What 1947 film follows George Bailey, a man shown what life would be like if he’d never been born?
It's a wonderful life
“Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” mentions what drink?
Eggnog
What do people in Spain eat 12 of at midnight on New Year’s Eve for luck?
Grapes
What country is believed to be Santa’s official home?
Finland (lapland)
In Iceland, children receive gifts from how many Yule Lads?
13