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100
True or false: "Jingle Bells" was originally written for Thanksgiving and had no connection to Christmas.
True!
100
Which citrus fruit is traditionally placed inside Christmas stockings?
Oranges
100
What brings Frosty the Snowman to life?
A Magical Hat
100
Fried Chicken is often eaten during Christmas in which country?
Japan!
100
In Venezuela, what do people traditionally do on Christmas Morning?
a) Chase people dressed as Father Christmas
b) Go rollerskating
c) Light candles and watch fireworks
b) Go Rollerskating!
200
The following lyrics come from which song? "You better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why.."
Santa Claus is coming to town!
200
In which year did Coca-Cola begin using Santa Claus in Christmas advertisements?
a) 1931 b) 1935 c) 1940 d) 1957
a) 1931
200
In the movie Elf, where does Buddy go to find his biological father?
a) The Rockefeller Center
b) The Empire State Building
c) One World Trade Center
b) The Empire State Building!
200
Which country invented Candy Canes?
Germany
200
What country is the Poinsettia (poyn-seh-tee-uh), with its red and green foliage, native to?
Mexico!
300
In the song, "The 12 Days of Christmas," what gift is given on the 5th day?
5 golden rings
300
What falls in the winter but never gets hurt?
Snow
300
What’s the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
300
What is traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Milk & Cookies
300
Instead of one Santa, how many mischievous "Yule Lads" visit children in the 13 days before Christmas in Iceland?
13!
400
What year did Mariah Carey's 'All I want for Christmas is You' come out?
a) 1998 b) 1992 c) 2001 d) 1994
d) 1994
400
Although used for decorating Christmas cakes, what is actually toxic to eat?
Holly
400
In 1st Home Alone, Where is the McCallister family planning to spend Christmas?
Paris
400
What Spanish delicacy of fried dough strips is traditionally served with thick hot chocolate on Christmas morning?
Churros!
400
What cartoon character is a Christmas Eve staple in Sweden and is watched by millions of Swedes every year?
(Hint, they are apart of the Disney universe)
Donald Duck! The tradition started in 1959 when the a Donald Duck Disney special ran on Swedish television.
500
Which Christmas song was recorded by Jose Feliciano in 1970?
Feliz Navidad
500
Name all 9 of Santa's Reindeers
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
500
In the movie "Elf", what are the four main food groups for elves?
(hint: includes candy)
Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup.
500
Which fairytale provided the inspiration for the gingerbread house?
Hansel and Gretel
500
In what European country are children given gifts by St. Basil on January 1st instead of Santa on December 25th?
(Hint: This country is near the Mediterranean Sea)
Greece!