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100

Mele Kalikimaka means Merry Christmas in what language?

Hawaiian 

100

Miracle on 34th Street center around which real-life department store?

Macy's

100

Who was the King of Judea at the time of Christ Birth?

King Herod 

100

How many reindeer were featured in the poem "Twas the night before Christmas" 

8 (There was no Rudolph) 

100

What does the letter X in Xmas stand for?

Christ from the greek letter Chi

200

What gift is given on the 11th day of Christmas?

11 Pipers Piping 

200

In the movie, "A Christmas Story", What does Ralphie's Mom say when he asks for a BB gun?

"You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!"

200

Which two people did Mary and Joseph meet in the temple when they presented Jesus to the Lord?

Simeon and Anna the Prophetess (Luke 2:25-38) 

200

The celebrated "Christmas Truce" temporarily halted fighting in which major war?

World War 1


200

What plants berries are often White and traditionally hung on doorways?

Mistletoe 

300

What is the most published Christmas hymn? 

"Joy to the World"

300

Which holiday sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?

Home Alone 2

300

How Long did Mary visit her cousin Elizabeth 

3 Months (Luke 1:56)

300

How many gifts were given in total in the "12 days of Christmas" song 

364

300

How many towns in America are named Christmas

Two (Christmas, Michigan and Christmas, Florida)

400

What Bing Crosby Song is the best-selling Christmas single ever?

White Christmas 

400

In the 1864 classic movie "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer" what was the name of Rudolph's faithful elf companion?

Hermy 

400

How old was Jesus when he was circumcised? 

8 Days

400

Jingle Bells was originally written to celebrate which holiday?

Thanksgiving 

400

According to the Bible what did the wise men bring Jesus?

Gold, Frankincense, and myrrh

500

What is the German name for the Christmas song known in English as "O Christmas Tree" 

O Tannenbaum

500

In the "Santa Clause" Movies, How does Scott Calvin become Santa 

He puts on the Santa Suit 

500

In the Christmas Carol "12 Days of Christmas", what do the two turtle doves have to do with the story of Christ?

It was the sacrifice Mary and Joseph brought to the temple according to the law of Moses (Luke 2:24) 

500

According to the Guiness Book of World Records, the tallest cut Christmas Tree is was about how many feet tall? (Answer can be within 50 Feet)

212 Feet tall

500

What year did Christmas officially become a National Holiday?

1870

600

Who first recorded the Frank Sinatra hit “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”?

Judy Garland 

600

What is the name of Rudolphs Girlfriend?

Clarice 

600

When did they first call the Christ Child by the name of Jesus?

On the 8th day when he was circumcised 
600

True or False) studies show that the average American gains 3 pounds over the holidays 

False (3/4 to a pound) 

600

In the movie, Elf, what department store does Buddy work at?

Gimbels

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