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100

In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.

What is eggnog 

100

How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

What is Four

100

How many nights does Hanukkah last?

What is Eight

100

What computational event were people worried would have cataclysmic problems on New Year’s Day of 2000?

What is Y2K

200

This 1994 Christmas tune is the best-selling Christmas single ever recorded by a female artist, as well as being one of the highest-selling singles in music history.

What is “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey

200

This 2004 animated Christmas feature was an adaptation of an illustrated storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the same author who created “Jumanji.”

What is “The Polar Express”?

200

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

What is Germany

200

What fruit is traditionally eaten in Spain at the stroke of midnight, one for each chime of the clock?

What is Grapes

300

How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song?

What is 364

300

The role of Ebenezer Scrooch in 1992’s “A Muppet Christmas Carol” featured this two-time Academy Award-winning British actor

Who is Michael Caine?

300

Where is the world’s largest Hanukkah menorah situated?

What is Grand Army Plaza in New York

300

When did the New Year's Eve Ball first drop in Times Square?

1907

400

It may sound like a composition from the Middle Ages, but this classic Christmas hymn made its debut in 1847.

What is “O Holy Night”?

400

In this cinematic holiday heart warmer, George Bailey receives a visit from an angel who helps him realize the importance of his own existence.

What is “It’s a Wonderful Life?”

400

In which country is it a tradition to jump off a chair at midnight on New Year’s Eve?

What is Denmark

400

Which ancient civilization is believed to have introduced the baby as a symbol for the New Year?

What is Ancient Greece 

500

In his original 1943 recording of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”, Bing Crosby crooned, “Christmas Eve will find me…” here.

What is where the love light gleams?

500

What was the highest-grossing holiday movie of all time?

What is Home Alone

500

Which oil is traditionally used to light the menorah?

What is Olive oil

500

What dates does the Chinese New Year fall between based on the lunar calendar?

What is between January 21 & February 20

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