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What festive beverage is made from beaten eggs, sugar, milk, and a spirit such as brandy or rum?
Eggnog
In the movie "The Polar Express," what is the destination of the magical train ride on Christmas Eve?
The North Pole
In the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," what is Rudolph's unique ability that saves Christmas?
His shiny red nose that lights up.
In the United States, what day is celebrated the day after Thanksgiving and marks the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season?
Black Friday
What popular Christmas carol includes the line "In the meadow, we can build a snowman"?
"Winter Wonderland."
What Christmas dessert is a log-shaped cake made of sponge cake and buttercream, often decorated with chocolate and powdered sugar to resemble bark and snow?
A yule log
In the movie "The Santa Clause," what does Scott Calvin accidentally do that leads him to become Santa Claus?
Startles Santa off the roof, causing him to fall.
In the song "Frosty the Snowman," what is Frosty's nose made of?
A button
What is the name of the festival of lights celebrated by Jewish communities during the winter season?
Hanukkah
What winter event is celebrated on December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year?
Winter Solstice.
In what country did the tradition of leaving cookies and milk for Santa Claus originate?
The USA
In the movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," what is the Grinch's sidekick's name?
Max
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" what items were gifted on the eighth day?
8 Maids a-milking.
What is the name of the festive tradition where people exchange small gifts or tokens of appreciation for several days leading up to Christmas?
Advent Calendar
Which winter sport involves sliding down a narrow, twisting, and banked ice track in a small, one- or two-person sled?
Bobsleigh
What popular holiday spice is derived from the bark of a type of evergreen tree and is often used in Christmas baking?
Cinnamon
In the film "Home Alone," what is the name of the young boy left behind when his family goes on vacation for Christmas?
Kevin McCallister.
What is the best-selling Christmas single of all time?
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby.
What is the name of the Christmas custom where a log is decorated and burned in the fireplace, with the ashes believed to bring good luck?
Yule log.
What is the name of the mythical creature associated with winter in folklore, known for leaving frost patterns on windows?
Jack Frost
What traditional Christmas dessert is made with a mixture of dried fruits, spices, and suet encased in flaky pastry, and is often served with custard or brandy sauce?
Christmas Pudding (or Plum Pudding).
In the film "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," what does Clark Griswold hope to receive as a Christmas bonus?
A swimming pool
What brass instrument is often used to play the melody in many renditions of "O Come All Ye Faithful"?
Trumpet
In what country did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees originate?
Germany.
What traditional winter game involves sliding a heavy stone along a sheet of ice towards a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles?
Curling.