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In Home Alone, where does Kevin's family go for Christmas vacation, causing them to forget him?
Paris, France.
What is Buddy the Elf's favorite food combination, featuring spaghetti, syrup, and candy?
Spaghetti with maple syrup, candy, chocolate sauce, and M&Ms.
Who originally recorded the classic hit "White Christmas"?
Bing Crosby.
In which country did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees originate?
Germany.
Besides red, what is the main color of Santa Claus's suit, often seen on his hat, boots, and belt? and for what for 60 more points
Black (for the belt) and White (for the fur trim).
In Elf, what forest does Buddy the Elf travel through to get to New York City?
The Candy Cane Forest.
What is the name of the reindeer with the shiny red nose that guides Santa's sleigh?
Rudolph.
What Christmas song asks Santa to hurry down the chimney?
"Santa Baby" (or "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town").
What do children leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Milk and cookies (or just cookies/carrots for reindeer).
What are the two most iconic colors on a Christmas tree, representing nature and festive cheer? and for what for 50 more points
Red and Green (Green for evergreen trees/life, Red for holly berries/Santa).
In A Christmas Story, what unusual gift does Ralphie's Aunt Clara send him that he desperately tries to hide?
A pink bunny suit.
In The Grinch, what is the name of the Grinch's loyal dog companion?
Max.
"The Little Drummer Boy" features a boy playing a specific instrument for the newborn King; what is it? and with a what for 200 more points
A drum (with "pa rum pum pum pum").
In the classic song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what gift was given on the seventh day?
Seven swans a-swimming.
Which metallic color, symbolizing the star of Bethlehem and royalty, serves as a popular, sparkly accent for Christmas decorations?
Gold (or Silver).
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, who do Lock, Shock, and Barrel originally kidnap, mistaking them for Santa Claus?
The Easter Bunny.
How many ghosts visit Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol? name all of them for 100 more points
Four (the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, Future, and Jacob Marley).
What classic Christmas song, first released in 1984, didn't chart until 2017 and is famous for the lyric, "Last Christmas, I gave you my heart"? and by who for 400 more points
"Last Christmas" by Wham!.
In Japan, what is a popular Christmas Eve meal, a quirky tradition started by a fast-food chain?
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC).
In the Christian tradition, what deep purple color, often associated with Advent, represents repentance and royalty, sometimes used for decorations before Christmas?
Purple (or Violet).
In The Santa Clause, what is the name of the grumpy head elf at the North Pole who trains Scott Calvin?
Bernard.
Which iconic Christmas character was originally a grumpy toy store owner in a department store before becoming famous? name his first appearance in what for 200 more points and before or after what
Frosty the Snowman (his first appearance was in a 1950 comic strip before the famous song and movie).
Complete the lyric: "You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why..."
"...Santa Claus is Coming to Town".
According to legend, what did St. Nicholas originally leaves in the shoes of children, a tradition that led to stocking stuffers?
Gold (or coins/food), not toys, for the poor.
The letter 'X' is used in "Xmas." What color is 'X' in Greek, and what does it represent in the context of Christmas colors?
'X' (Chi) is a Greek letter, and it represents Christ, making it a color/symbol of faith alongside traditional hues like red and green.