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In the film Elf, what is the main character Buddy's favorite type of pasta?
Spaghetti
In 1962, this highly requested item was finally released, costing only 5 cents
Kiss
“Mele Kalikimaka” means “Merry Christmas” in what language?
Hawaiian
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
In Home Alone, where does Kevin's family go for Christmas?
Paris, France
What holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries?
Boxing Day
Santa Claus in what country almost has a saxophone with him in its depictions?
China
In the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” what type of pudding is called for?
Figgy Pudding
What environmentalist U.S. president banned Christmas trees at the White House?
President Theodore Roosevelt
"Every time a bell rings..."
"An angel gets its wings"
In North America, wild reindeer are referred to as what?
Caribou
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?
White Christmas
What famous Christian reformer is credited with being the first person to put lights on a Christmas tree?
Martin Luther
Instead of getting "a lot of stupid toys", what is it that Lucy wants for Christmas?
Real Estate!
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?
Goose
What word for the Christmas season derives from an ancient Germanic pagan holiday?
Yuletide (or Yule)
In the song “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” what “incriminating” evidence was found on Grandma’s back?
Claus Marks
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
Where does the Grinch have termites?
In his smile.
In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?
What famous Austrian Christmas character comes around to scare children as a half-man half-goat adorned with horns, a lizard tail, and a black tongue?
The Krampus
What well-known carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?
"Jingle Bells"
In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?
Pipers Piping