Science
The Reason for the Season
Time to Eat
It's the Holiday Season
The Realm of Entropy
100

What component is found in spicy food that allows us to sense "heat"?

Capsaicin

100

Which prophet said "unto us a child is born?"

Isaiah

100

What country is credited with starting the tradition of eating a "Christmas Ham"?

Germany

100

Christmas takes place during what season in Mexico?

Winter

100

Who won the 2016 NBA slam dunk contest?

Zach Lavine

200

What is the nerve responsible for sensing spice called?

trigeminal nerve

200

According to the Gospel of Matthew - the Wise Men saw the Star in the

East

200

Scandinavian Countries are credited with creating the tradition of leaving what food item(s) out for elves and Santa on Christmas Eve?

Rice Pudding

200

Christmas takes place during what season in Australia?

Summer

200

In the movie "Jingle all the Way" what is the name of the action figure Howard is attempting to buy for his son?

Turboman

300

What are the five tastes?

Sweet

Salty

Sour 

Bitter

Umami

300

Which Christmas Carol brings us "Tidings of Comfort & Joy"?

"God Rest ye Merry Gentleman"

300

What state produces the most turkey per year?

Minnesota

300

In What Century Was Eggnog First Consumed?

The 13th Century

300

What is the traditional Christmas meal in Mexico?

Tamales

400

What is one of the two reactants involved in photosynthesis?

Carbon Dioxide or Water
400

What did Mary use as a crib for Jesus?

A manger

400

What Fruit Is Traditionally Put In A Christmas Stocking?

An Orange

400

How many states grow Christmas trees?

All 50 States

400

What Is The Main Ingredient In The Scandinavian Christmas Dish ‘Lutefisk’?

Cod (Pickled)


500

What is the name of the enzyme responsible for digesting fruit sugar?

Phosphofructokinase (PFK)

500

How many times is the actual term "swaddling clothes" mentioned in the Bible?

2

(Luke 2 verse 7 and 12)

500

About how many Calories will the average American consume on Christmas Day?

Estimates range from 6,000 to 7,000

500

Who is credited with convincing president Lincoln to declare Thanksgiving as a National Holiday?

Sarah Josepha Hale

500

What is the name of Mr. Roettjer's cat?

Ruth Anne Roettjer

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