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What is Scott Calvin's original profession before he accidentally causes Santa to fall off his roof and has to take his place in the movie "The Santa Claus"?
Toy Salesman
What is the annual, week-long cultural celebration honoring African American and Pan-African heritage, community, and culture, observed from December 26 to January 1
Kwanza
What red-and-white striped candy was allegedly created by a choirmaster in Germany to keep children quiet during the long Christmas Nativity service?
Candy Cane
n Catalonia, families keep a small wooden log called Caga Tió in their homes. They "feed" it every night and keep it warm with a blanket. On Christmas Eve, what do children do to make the log "release" small gifts and candies?
Beat it with sticks
Which 1963 classic mentions "scary ghost stories" as one of the traditions of the season?
"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
According to Buddy, what is the first rule of "The Code of Elves" in the movie "Elf"?
Treat every day like its Christmas
Hanukkah
In the classic song "The Christmas Song," what specific type of nut is being "roasted on an open fire"?
Chestnuts
In Ethiopia, Christmas (called Ganna) is celebrated on January 7th. After attending a 4:00 AM mass, men and boys traditionally play a fast-paced, somewhat rough game also called Ganna. Which popular sport is this game most similar to?
Field Hockey
In "Run Rudolph Run," famously recorded by Chuck Berry, what is the name of the object that the singer asks Santa for that is "made of electric guitar"?
A Rock and Roll Toy
Where is the McCallister family traveling to for their Christmas vacation when they accidentally leave Kevin behind?
Paris, France
In Alpine folklore (Germany, Austria, etc.), Santa has a terrifying companion who carries a bundle of birch sticks to punish "naughty" children. This half-goat, half-demon creature even has his own night on December 5th. What is he called?
Krampus
In France, a traditional sponge cake dessert shaped and decorated to look like a literal log is called what?
Yule Log
In Ukraine, it is traditional to decorate Christmas trees with ornaments that look like spider webs. According to the legend of the "Christmas Spider," a poor widow couldn't afford to decorate her tree, but she woke up on Christmas morning to find it covered in webs that had turned into what?
Gold & Silver
In the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," how many reindeer are mentioned by name excluding Rudolph himself?
Eight
What is the name of the prospector who helps Rudolph and Hermey on their journey?
Yukon Cornelius
In Italy, children don't just wait for Santa; they also wait for a soot-covered old woman who flies on a broomstick on January 5th. According to legend, she was too busy cleaning her house to join the Three Wise Men, so she spends eternity looking for the Christ Child. What is her name?
La Befana
Which country is the origin of Gingerbread Houses, a tradition popularized after the Brothers Grimm wrote Hansel and Gretel?
Germany
Before the modern version of Santa Claus arrived, Finland had Joulupukki. His name literally translates to "Christmas Goat." Originally, he didn't come down the chimney; how did he enter the house?
Through the front door, asking "Are there any well-behaved children here?"
Every year, the song "Last Christmas" climbs the charts, but do you know which artist wrote, produced, and played every single instrument on the track?
George Michael (WHAM!)
In this controversial Christmas favorite, what is the name of the office building that John McClane is trying to save from terrorists?
Nakatomi Plaza
In Norway, an ancient superstition dictates that you must hide all the brooms in your house on Christmas Eve. Why do they do this?
To stop witches and evil spirits from stealing them for a ride
In many Latin American countries, what doughy dish wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves is a Christmas Eve staple?
Tamales
A popular dessert in Scandinavia is Risalamande (rice pudding). A single whole almond is hidden inside the large bowl of pudding. What does the person who finds the almond in their serving win?
A marzipan pig and "good luck" for the year
Which saxophonist’s 1992 Miracles: The Holiday Album remains one of the best-selling Christmas albums of the modern era?
Kenny G