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100

In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by this famous fairy tale.

What is Hansel and Gretel?

100

Children who misbehave may find a lump of this black rock in their stockings on Christmas morning.

What is a lump of coal?

100

The Grinch was public enemy number one to the people of this Christmas-obsessed town.

Who are the Who’s of Whoville / What is Whoville?

100

Stand below this plant and you might just get a kiss.

What is Mistletoe?

100

This Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch"

What is eggnog?

200

Santa Claus’ sleigh is famously led by Rudolph. Name at least 4 other reindeer.

Who are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen?

200

Kids leave this out for Santa at night in the USA.

What are milk and cookies?

200

Alicia's favorite Christmas movie is this action flick starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman.

What is Die Hard/Die Hard 2?

200

This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America and is also known as the "Flower of the Holy Night"

What is Poinsettia?

200

This long shelf-life dessert was traditionally prepared solely for the holidays because the ingredients were considered precious.

What is fruitcake?

300

“Miracle on 34th Street” centers on this real-life department store.

What is Macy's?

300

Families across the US can find a photo opp with Santa Claus at their local one of these.

What is mall/What are malls?

300

According to “It’s a Wonderful Life”, this happens every time a bell rings.

What is an angel gets its wings?

300

This celestial body is the most common tree topper.

What is a star?

300

Visions of this type of candy danced in children’s heads as they slept, according to the poem “‘Twas the Night before Christmas”

What are sugar-plums?

400

This Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892.

What is The Nutcracker?

400

This popular book character helps Santa Claus keep an eye on kids. Just make sure you don’t lose track of his whereabouts.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

400

This is the city the McCallisters were traveling to when Kevin McCallister got left behind.

Where is Paris?

400

This green spiky-leafed plant was used in celebrating Christmas before the Christmas Tree was introduced.

What is Holly?

400

This traditional Mexican dish dates back to Mesoamerican civilization and is made around the holidays. 

What are tamales?

500

Frosty The Snowman had a pipe made out of this.

What is corncob?

500

This brand of scooter was a must-have Christmas gift for children in 2000.

What is Razor?

500

This movie popularized the phrase “you’ll shoot your eye out, kid!”

What is A Christmas Story?

500

In one oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like this food item is hidden on the Christmas tree.

What is a pickle?

500

These chocolate coins are given to children on Hannukkah.

What is gelt?

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