Saint Nick
Botanical Bash
Not the North Pole
Holiday Sports
Polar Pop Culture Plunge
100

The modern idea of Santa Claus delivers presents by riding on one of these vehicles, pulled by eight reindeer

What is a sleigh?

100

These ornamental plants, traditionally in a circle, are typically hung on doors around the holidays

What are wreaths?

100

Not the North Pole proper, but rather the town of North Pole is located in this northernmost U.S. State

What is Alaska?

100

This NBA team has the most all-time games on Christmas Day with 50. They started playing them to bring brand recognition to their iconic home venue of Madison Square Garden in 1947

Who are the New York Knicks?

100

Some argue they resemble a J for Jesus, others believe they are shepherd's canes. Whichever the case everyone can agree that these red and white striped candies are synonymous with Christmas

What are candy canes?

200

Santa's iconic red suit was popularized through commercials by this drink company in 1931

What is Coca-Cola?

200

This hanging plant is also the namesake of a Justin Bieber song

What is mistletoe?

200

Not the North Pole, but rather this landmass which holds the closest land based point to the North Pole

What is Greenland?

200

From 1920 to 1971 this league always played a game on Christmas Day. The final game played saw the California Sea Lions beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1

What is the National Hockey League?

200

This song holds the record for most weeks ever at #1 on the Billboard Top 100. It has topped the chart 21 different times including every holiday season since 2019

What is "All I Want for Christmas is You"?

300

The feast day of Saint Nicholas is celebrated across many Northern European on this particular date

What is December 6th?

300

These plants are known for their large red flowers and poisonous qualities. I have never sold one of these in two years of Model UN

What are poinsettias?

300

Not the North Pole but rather the town of Santa Claus is located in the southern part of this state, west of Evansville

What is Indiana?

300

The Holiday Bowl is played every year in San Diego. It is played on a converted field in this MLB stadium

What is Petco Park?

300

This 2018 animated Christmas movie has grossed the highest box office total of any movie. Previous versions of this movie such as Jim Carrey's 2000 version also have performed particularly well

What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

400

Saint Nicholas was born in the city of Patara in what is now this modern day country, a bridge between Europe and Asia

What is Türkiye?

400

While there is no specific type of Christmas Tree, most come from this specific class of tree home to species like pines, firs and spruces

What is an evergreen conifer?

400

Not the North Pole but, this region of northern Finland is believed to be the real home of Santa Claus

What is Lapland?

400

In 1994, this Hall of Fame NFL coach broke the record for most wins as a coach in NFL history with a win over the Detroit Lions

Who is Don Shula?

400

The official Santa Tracker is run by this group after a 1955 misprint in a Sears ad lead to children calling the United States Air Force

What is North American Aerospace Defense Command? (NORAD)

500

The original image of Santa Claus originated during the 18th century when he was originally based off this Dutch figure combined with a sailor

Who is Sinterklaas?

500

Commonly referred to as Christmas Berry, this plant is synonymous with Christmas time and decorations

What is Toyon? (Accept California Holly or California Christmas Berry)

500

Not the North Pole, but rather this city which is the most visited location during the holiday season

What is London?

500

This warm weather bowl game is traditionally played on Christmas Eve every year. It's namesake Rainbow Warriors will be playing in it this year against Cal

What is the Hawaii Bowl?

500

The modern idea of Santa Claus was created in part to discourage people from this old Christmas time tradition which involves a drink from its namesake bowl in exchange for gifts

What is wassailing?

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