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100

This country on the Iberian peninsula holds a Christmas lottery called "El Gordo," in which schoolchildren sing the winning lottery numbers. 

Spain

100

In Frosty the Snowman, what makes Frosty come alive and begin to dance around?

An old silk (Magician's) hat.

100

Which Muppet plays Bob Cratchit in  the Muppet Christmas Carol.

Kermit the Frog

200

This country bordering the United States hosts a festival known as the "Night of the Radishes," in which participants compete to carve the best figures out of radishes.

Mexico

200

In the 1951 movie "A Christmas Carol," Scrooge doesn't believe Jacob Marley's ghost is real. What, in his opinion, is causing his vision? 

Indigestion

200

In "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" what is Hermey the elf's dream career?

He wants to be a DENTIST.

200

Who is Rudolph's father?

Donner

200

What is the name of the Grinch's pet dog?

Max

300

What is the official Christmas flower?

Poinsettias

300

In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, what magical Christmas gift does Dumbledore give Harry?

The Invisibility Cloak

300

American children traditionally hang their stockings over the fireplace. Where do British children hang their stockings?

At the end of the bed.
300

In "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," what are people getting ready to toast?

Marshmallows

300

What was the name of the original Elf on a Shelf?

Frisbee

400

How much snow must fall on December 25th before the United Kingdom officially declares a "white Christmas"?

For a white Christmas to be declared, a single (1) snowflake must be observed falling anywhere in the UK.

400

This is the name of the angel tasked with saving George Bailey's life in It's a Wonderful Life.

Clarence (Clarence Odbody)

400

What type of trees are decorated for Christmas in India (In the absence of pine and fir trees)?

mango and/or banana trees

400

In "I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas," how does the singer suggest Santa get the animal into the house?

"Just bring him through the front door."

400

Why was Kevin exiled to the attic in the 1990 movie Home Alone?

He was punished for a disastrous kitchen spill.

500

Which well-known department store started the quintessential New York tradition of festive window displays?

Macy's. Their first Christmas window display appeared in the 1870s.

500

These are two reasons not to like the Grinch?

He's:

Cuddly as a cactus, really is a heel, charming as an eel, bad banana with a greasy black peel, vile one, termites in his smile, the tender sweetness of a seasick crocodile, garlic in his soul, wouldn't touch you with a 39.5 ft pole, a monster, 

500

In 1903, who defied President Teddy Roosevelt's ban on Christmas trees in the White House?

His children.

500

"Silver Bells" is a popular holiday song. What was the original title?

Tinkle Bells

500

Who sings "Christmas Tree Farm" that lives in the singer's heart where people dance and drink cider?

Taylor Swift

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