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100

One house open sleigh,  jingle bells, a originally written for what holiday other than Christmas.

Thanksgiving by James Lord Pierpont for his church concert in the mid-19th century.  The song was re-released in 1857 under the Jingle bell title 

100

This network first aired "A Charlie Brown Christmas" in 1965.

CBS

100

Christians give gifts on Christmas to mimic presents being brig to Jesus by who?

3 wise men

100

Which NFL team does Santa not like?

Philadelphia Eagles, since the jolly old man was greeted with boos, and then the crowd started pelting him with snowballs in 1968

100

What country has gifted London the infamous Trafalgar Square tree since 1947?

Norway, as a token of appreciation for Birtians support in WW2

200

What kind of bird has gone away in Ella Fitzgerald’s “Winter Wonderland?

A bluebird

200

This popular Christmas movie stated "every time a bell rings,  an angel gets his wings".

It's a wonderful life

200

On what day do orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas?

January 7th, in accordance with Julian calendar instead of the Gregorian calendar.

200

In 1931, this beverage company created the image of Santa we know today?

Coca-Cola 

200

In what country is it tradition to fill children’s clogs with candy and treats on December 5?

Netherlands, starting in the 15th century when poor children would put their shoes in church and the rich would fill them for their owners to find on December 6, the anniversary of the death of Saint Nicholas.

300

The original recording of what song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1964?

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting Over an Open Fire) by Nat King Cole

300

In "A Christmas Story", what does Ralphie want for Christmas?

A Red Ryder BB gun

300

Since 1955, which 2 counties have used aerospace defense funding to track Santa Claus?

USA and Canada,  North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)

300

In what century did we first learn about Mrs. Claus?

19th Century,  first revealed in an 1849 short story—"A Christmas Legend," written by a Philadelphia missionary named James Rees—and Mrs. Claus soon became a regular presence in Christmas tales. But it wasn't until 1889, in a poem called "Goody Santa Claus on a Sleigh Ride," that she started to demand more of the holiday spotlight.

300

Despite being seen as an American Thanksgiving side, what item is staple at British Christmas?

Cranberry sauce. Brutes rarely eat or serve it outside of Christmas which is a shame because Cranberry plants produce fruit indefinitely.

400

Do You Hear What I Hear” was inspired by which real-world event?

The Cuban Missile Crisis

400

In "Die Hard", what does the computer hacker call the virtual terrorism they are experiencing?

A fire sale

400

Which Saint is honored at starting the Christmas stocking tradition?

St. Nicholas, who, according to folklore, put gold coins in the stockings of three poor sisters

400

In what state was Santa an elected city councilman?

Alaska in the USA called North Pole, and in 2015 a man legally named Santa Claus was elected to the City Council!

400

Which American fast food chain do Japenese love on Christmas?

KFC, thanks to a Kentucky for Christmas campaign almost 40 years ago. Diners actually reserve tables months in advance.

500

Which Christmas song is the most recorded in history?

Silent night with over 733 different versions copyrighted since 1978

500

In "Home Alone", what does Santa give Kevin when he runs out of candy?

Tic Tacs

500

Where are the creators of Elf on the Shelf from?

Georgia, the brainchild of stay-at-home mom Carol Aebersold and her grown twin daughters, Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts.

500

In what country does Santa have his own postal code?

Canada,  with a reputation assome of the nicest people, Canadian postal workers stated writing back to children's Santa letters so much so that they established a special postal code for their Santa letter writing program

500

Instead of Santa, who delivers gifts to children in Iceland?

Yule Lads, which are actually 13 different "Santas". 

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