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This traditional Italian dish, often eaten on Christmas Eve, features fish and other seafood.

What is the Feast of the Seven Fishes?

100

This 1946 film follows George Bailey, who is shown by an angel what life would be like if he had never been born.

What is It's a Wonderful Life?

100

This famous Christmas song, written by Mariah Carey in 1994, has become a holiday anthem with its signature line, "I just want you for my own."

What is "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?

100

This pagan holiday, which celebrates the winter solstice, has been observed for centuries and was adopted by the early Christian church as the date for Christmas.

What is Yule?

200
In this country, Christmas is customarily celebrated with a big family meal of roasted lamb and a sweet dessert called Buche de Noel.

What is France?

200

In the Holiday Classic Home Alone 2, This former US president makes a cameo at the Plaza hotel.

Who is Donald Trump?

200

This lively and upbeat Hanukkah song, written by Debbie Friedman, is often sung around the menorah, encouraging families to sing and spin the dreidel.

What is "I Have a Little Dreidel"?

200

This holiday, which commemorates the Jewish victory over the Seleucid Empire and the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, is celebrated with lighting the menorah.

What is Hanukkah?

300

This beverage is associated with both Christmas and Kwanza in many countries, including most famously Jamaica. 

What is Sorrel?

300

In the 2003 classic Elf, Buddy the Elf disassembles his family's tv stand to make what item? 

A rocking horse. 

300

This Christmas song, written in 1942, was made famous by Bing Crosby and has since become one of the best-selling singles of all time.

What is "White Christmas"?

300

The modern Christmas tree tradition, including the use of electric lights, began in this country, where it became popular in the 19th century.

What is Germany?

400

On the final night of Hanukkah, families often enjoy this fried food made of potatoes, often served with a dipping sauce. 

What are Latkes? 

400

In the Disney Classic featuring Tim Allen, The Santa Clause, Charlie and Scott ate at this restaurant on Christmas Eve.

What is Dennys?

400

The song "Feliz Navidad," a Christmas classic, was written and performed by this Puerto Rican singer-songwriter in 1970.

Who is José Feliciano?

400

The practice of hanging stockings for gifts on Christmas Eve is thought to have originated in this European country, where the legend of St. Nicholas and his generosity was first told.

What is the Netherlands?

500

In Germany, this Christmas dessert is a spiced fruit bread, often filled with dried fruits and nuts, and sometimes covered in icing or powdered sugar.

What is Stollen?

500

This claymation classic from 1974 features both Heat Miser and Cold Miser.

The Year Without a Santa Claus

500

This Christmas song by LCD Soundsystem, released in 2007, is known for its quirky, electronic sound and lyrics about dealing with the holiday season, including the line "I wish I was at home for Christmas.

What is "Christmas Will Break Your Heart"?

500

The tradition of "First Footing," which involves the first person to enter a home after midnight on New Year's Eve bringing luck, is most commonly associated with this country.

What is Scotland?

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