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100

In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?

Old silk hat

100

In the TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what three words best describe the Grinch?

Stink, stank, stunk

100

Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?

Elf on the Shelf


100

The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?

WWI

100

“Mele Kalikimaka” means “Merry Christmas” in what language?

Hawaiian

200

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

Thanksgiving

200

According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups?

Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup

200

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

Pickle

200

What environmentalist U.S. president banned Christmas trees at the White House?

Teddy Roosevelt

200

The species known as "Reindeer" are also known as what in North America?

Caribou

300

What kind of car does Eartha Kitt request Santa give her in the song "Santa Baby"?

A light blue '54 convertible

300

What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?

Home Alone 2
300

According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?

Krampus

300

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

Gold Coins

300

*One for the OG Jew: J.C.* How many candles are on a Menorah?

9

400

In the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” what type of pudding is called for?

Figgy

400

What band composed and performed the iconic music in the TV special, "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?

Vince Guaraldi Trio

400

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

Japan

400

In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?

Turkey

400

In 1996, what toy with origins in Sesame Street was a sensation at Christmastime and the source of multiple Black Friday violence incidents?

Tickle Me Elmo

500

How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song? (10 sec to guess - must be within 25)

364

500

In the 1964 classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what was the name of Rudolph’s faithful elf companion, who dreamed of becoming a dentist?

Hermey
500

What’s the name of the hot spiced cider that’s a yuletide tradition for many?

Wassail

500

What famous Christian reformer is credited with being the first person to put lights on a Christmas tree?

Martin Luther

500

Which famous bowl game is played on New Year’s Day and is nicknamed “The Granddaddy of Them All”?

Rose Bowl

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