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100

What is the largest ski resort in California?

Palisades Tahoe

100

How long is the pole that you wouldn't touch the Grinch with?

39 and 1/2 feet

100

Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

100

“It’s that time of year, the Giving Tree is here,” what CSUB department holds an annual charity drive for foster care children? 

Campus Recreation and Wellbeing

100

In Harry Potter, who gifts him the invisibility cloak for Christmas?

Albus Dumbledore

200

In what year was the last measurable snow day in Bakersfield?

1999

200

What do the Mean Girls cast sing at the Christmas talent show?

Jingle Bell Rock

200

How many days does Kwanzaa last?

7

200

What holiday tradition does the music and theater department hold every year?

Holiday Concert

200

Which country gifts red envelopes during New Year?

China

300

Which country has the most outdoor ice rinks?

Russia

300

What is the name of the 4th reindeer mentioned in the song Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

Vixen

300

What country does the holiday drink Coquito originate from?

Puerto Rico

300

Which CSUB President's birthday falls on Christmas?

Lynnette Zelezny

300

What store invented the wedding registry?

Marshall Field's (now Macy's)

400

Which country won the most snowboarding medals at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

Canada

400

In Elf, what department store does Buddy get a job at?

Gimbels

400

Deep-fried latkes are typically eaten around which holiday?

Hanukkah

400

What year did CSUB host its first ever December (Winter) Commencement?

Fall 2004

400

In what year did France gift the Statue of Liberty to the United States?

1884

500

Which U.S. state is home to the town of Snowflake?

Arizona

500

What year was Elvis' Christmas Album released?

1957

500

What Greek god's celebrations inspired Baby New Year?

Dionysus

500

In what year was CSUB's first Christmas tree planted?

1970

500

What was the most popular gift in 1998? (Hint: It was a toy)

The Furby

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