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100

In The Polar Express, what trinket does the boy take from Santa’s sleigh?

What is a bell

100

Which band recorded "Last Christmas" in 1984?

Who is Wham!

100

The modern Santa Claus is mainly a mix of what two figures?

Who are Saint Nicholas and/or Father Christmas

100

Which Hanukkah toy was used as a decoy after learning the Torah was outlawed?

What is a dreidel

100

Where is the world-famous Christmas tree placed in New York City?

What is Rockefeller Center

200

What actor played the Grinch in the 2000 live-action movie Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

Who is Jim Carrey

200

In "Winter Wonderland," who do we pretend the snowman is?

Who is Parson Brown

200

What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century?

What is Germany

200

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

What is a pickle

200

What phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations?

What is "Bah Humbug"

300

In the original Frosty the Snowman animated movie, what’s the first thing Frosty says when he comes to life? 

What is "Happy Birthday!"

300

What artist sang and wrote the hit song, “Run, Run, Rudolph?”

Who is Chuck Berry

300

What word for the Christmas season derives from an ancient Germanic pagan holiday?

What is Yuletide (or Yule)

300

How many principles does Kwanzaa celebrate?

What is 7

300

What beverage company has used Santa Claus in its Christmas marketing since 1931?

What is Coca-Cola

400

In the movie A Christmas Story, what did Ralphie’s aunt make him?

What is a bunny onesie

400

What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?

What is Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” 

400

Where does the name of the holiday Hanukkah (traditionally spelled Chanukah) come from?

What is the Hebrew word "dedication"

400

How many nights does Hanukkah last?

What is 8

400

What Christmas song was originally a Thanksgiving song?

What is "Jingle Bells"

500

What city was Kevin McCallister’s family traveling to for the holidays in the hit movie, Home Alone?

What is Paris, France

500

Which Christmas song was written during the Cuban Missile Crisis and is a plea for peace?

What is "Do You Hear What I hear?"

500

In what year did Christmas (December 25) officially become a national holiday?

What is 1870 (under President Ulysses S. Grant)

500

What color are the candles of Kwanzaa?

What are red, black, and green

500

How many towns in America are named “Christmas”?

What is two (Christmas, Michigan and Christmas, Florida)

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