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100

In this film, the main character’s heart is “two sizes too small.”

What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

100

The red-suited image of Santa Claus was popularized by this brand’s advertising in the 1930s.


What is Coca-Cola?

100

This giggling red monster was the hit of the holidays as the best-selling Christmas toy of 1996.

What is Tickle Me Elmo?

100

This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies

What is kissing under the mistletoe?

100

This spicy, hot Christmas drink is known as Glühwein

What is Germany/Austria?

200

This Christmas film includes a cameo by Donald Trump.

What is Home Alone 2?

200

The tradition of Christmas trees originated in this region of Europe in the 16th century.

What is Germany?

200

One in three men wait until this day to do their Christmas shopping.

What is Christmas Eve?

200

In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.

Who (or what) is Krampus?

200

This dessert is traditionally set on fire before serving

What is UK Christmas Pudding?

300

In this stop-motion film, the villain is made entirely of bugs.

What is The Nightmare Before Christmas (Oogie Boogie)?

300

Another way to say 'Christmas' mainly used in the UK. 

What is Xmas?

300

This real-life department store served as the setting for the Christmas film “Miracle on 34th Street”.

What is Macy’s?

300

The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper-sounding name.

What is Father Christmas?

300

This country's Christmas dish, turrón, is based on almonds and honey

What is Spain?

400

In this movie, Santa's sleigh is powered by Christmas spirit, not just physics. 

What is Elf?

400

This famous author’s 1843 novella helped revive Christmas spirit in England by combining themes of social reform and holiday morality.

Who is Charles Dickens?

400

During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.

What is Rockefeller Center?

400

It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height.

What is 15?

400

In this country, people traditionally eat KFC as their Christmas dinner

What is Japan?

500

Colin Firth’s character is rendered nearly useless for two weeks due to language a barrier.

What is Love Actually?
500

In some European traditions, Christmas was originally celebrated over 12 days, culminating on this day known as the Epiphany.

What is January 6th?

500

The color of Elvis’s suede shoes, as well as the Christmas he will have without you.

What is blue?

500

It is Hawaii’s way to say, “Merry Christmas to you.”

What is “Mele kalikimaka”?

500

This fish dish is made through an intense chemical process

What is Lutefisk in Norway, Sweden, Iceland?

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