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What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?

The Polar Express

100

What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?

Coca-Cola

100

In the song "Santa Baby," the singer asks for a deed to what?

A platinum mine

100

What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?

Tinsel

100
What "spy" hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?

The Elf on the Shelf

200

What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of "A Charlie Brown Christmas?"

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

200

In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by which famous fairy tale?

Hansel and Gretel

200

In "The Chipmunk Song," what do the chipmunks want for Christmas besides a plane that loops the loop?

A hula hoop

200

In North America, wild reindeer are referred to as what?

Caribou

200

What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?

Fruitcake

300

In "The Nightmare Before Christmas," what does Jack Skellington mistakenly call Old Saint Nick?

Sandy Claws

300
What word for Christmas or Christmas carol was borrowed from the French?

Noel

300
What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?

White Christmas

300

What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

Mistletoe

300

How many reindeer are featured in the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas?"

Eight

400

What is the name of Rudolph's girlfriend?

Clarice

400

The song "Jingle Bells" was originally written to celebrate what holiday?

Thanksgiving

400

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

O Tannenbaum

400

According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers?

Gold coins

400

In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?

Japan

500

What is the name of Rudolph's faithful elf companion?

Hermey

500

What environmentalist US president banned Christmas trees at the White House?

Theodore Roosevelt

500

In the twelve days of Christmas, what are there 11 of?

pipers piping

500

In one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what is hidden on the Christmas tree?

A pickle

500

What holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries?

Boxing Day

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