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 Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results.

Elf

50

Why do children leave out milk and cookies? 

This tradition was handed down to Dutch children who would leave treats out for Father Christmas' horse

50

What soda brand played a part in Santas image and common overall look?

Coca-Cola

50

What is the most popular Christmas food?

Turkey

50

How many years has the commonly played song “jingle bells” been around?

Over 150 years

100

This character and his loyal dog, Max, live a solitary existence inside a cave on Mount Crumpet. His main source of aggravation comes during Christmastime when his neighbours in Whoville celebrate the holidays with a bang. When the Whos decide to make Christmas bigger and brighter, the disgruntled Grinch realises there is one way to gain peace and quiet. With help from Max, the green grump hatches a scheme to pose as Santa Claus, steal Christmas and silence the Whos' holiday cheer once and for all.

The Grinch

100

Why do we comely drink eggnog around the holidays?

Eggnog was particularly popular around Christmastime because of its warm temperature and the addition of flavors, like cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla bean, that embodied the winter season.

100

Which common Christmas song was broadcasted by an astronaut from space?

Jingle bells

100

If you’ve ever received a fruitcake as a gift, you probably know that those suckers can last for a long time without ever going bad, how long was a fruit cake intended to last?

Up to a year

100

According to the Guinness Book of World Records which is the most popular Christmas song?

White Christmas by Bing Crosby

150

 Divorced dad Scott has custody of his son on Christmas Eve. After he accidentally kills a man in a Santa suit, they are magically transported to the North Pole, where an elf explains that Scott must take Santa's place before the next Christmas arrives. Scott thinks he's dreaming, but over the next several months he gains weight and grows an inexplicably white beard. Maybe that night at the North Pole wasn't a dream after all -- and maybe Scott has a lot of work to do.

The Santa Clause

150

What is the reason for putting up Christmas trees?

The evergreen fir tree has traditionally been used to celebrate winter festivals (pagan and Christian) for thousands of years.

150

Decorating for Christmas has sent how many people to the ER each year during November and December?

Nearly 15,000

150

Now we would prefer a turkey as a Christmas feast but in medieval times they preferred a different type of bird which was?

Peacock 

150

What was the reason behind people Christmas caroling?

They wanted everyone to celebrate the Christian message properly by singing about the birth of Jesus

200

 In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.

A Christmas Story

200

What is the reason for having coal in your stocking?

You were on the naughty list.

200

On average how much money do Americans spend on Christmas gifts?

Nearly $1000

200

What is the average amount of calories a person can consume on Christmas Day?

7,000 calories 

200

Who is the biggest selling Christmas artist?

Elvis Presley

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