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100

This holiday classic was originally titled 'Tinkle Bells' 

What is 'Silver Bells'

100

December 5, 1901 this man was born, he grew up to create a well-known cartoon mouse. 

Who is Walt Disney

100

December 26th makes it a national day for this peppermint flavored candy 

What is a candy cane

100

This 1946 box office flop has now become a classic. 

What is 'It's a Wonderful Life'

100

This state produces the largest number of real Christmas trees

What is Oregon

200

This singer was only 13 years old when she recorded 'Rocking Around the Christmas Tree'

Who is Brenda Lee

200

The full moon in December has been traditionally called this by Native American tribes. It was named this as the cold winter months follow it.

What is the Full Cold Moon 

200

This is a nay for many people but was traditionally made with ale, eggs and spices

What is eggnog

200

Bill Murray, Chevy Chase and Mel Gibson all were contenders before Tim Allen locked in his role to lead this classic children's movie.

What is the 'Santa Clause' 

200

The berries of this plant are poisonous but serve has food for some bird species

What is Misletoe

300

A popular Christmas song -though it never mentions a holiday and was written by Jewish songwriters Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn

What is 'Let is Snow'

300

The first issue of this fashion magazine was published on December 17, 1892

What is Vogue

300

In this country they celebrate 'Seven Fishes' feast on December 24th

What is Italy 

300

This child actor made $100,000 dollars playing the main character in this Christmas movie.

Who is Macaulay Culkin 

300

This red flower is native to Mexico 

What are Poinsettias

400

This was the first song played in outer space in 1965

What is 'Jingle Bells'

400

On December 30, 1803, America doubled in size when it took control of this, costing the US government 15 million dollars.

What is the Louisiana Purchase

400
A traditional French dessert made to resemble something you would find in the forest

What is a Yule Log

400

Transforming Jim Carey into the Grinch took this long

8 Hours

400

Only the female of this plant produces berries, often used in holiday wreaths and decorations 

What is Holly

500

The first holiday song to mention Santa Clause 

'Up On the Housetop' by Benjamin Hanby

500

During December more of this pie* is consumed than any other month of the year

What is pizza pies

500

Contrary to its name this traditional pie does not typically contain meat

What is mincemeat

500

In 1946 this movie filmed shots during the live Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

What is 'Miracle on 34th Street'

500

This plant adds a tropical twist to the holidays while it typically blooms red, pink or white in December 

What is a Christmas Cactus

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