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100

This is a famous Christmas story told through dance  includes a Mouse King. 

What is The Nutcracker?


100

Hanukkah has this many days.

What is 8 days?

100

At this temperature, water freezes.

What is 32 degrees?

100

Which reindeer is never mentioned in “The Night Before Christmas”?

Who is Rudolph?

100

"It came without ribbons, it came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags!"

What is "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?

200

This part of Frosty the Snowman's attire gave him magical qualities.

What is His hat?

200

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

What is Germany?

200

A "muffler" is what type of winter outdoor clothing accessory?

What is a scarf?

200

In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what is given on the 5th day?

What are five golden rings?

200

“You’ll shoot your eye out!”

What is, "A Christmas Story"?

300

In the story Polar Express, what special treat did the children receive on their ride to the North Pole? 

What is Hot Chocolate? 

300

What two holidays, typically celebrated in December, involve lighting a candle for each night?

What are Kwanzaa and Hanukkah?

300

This traditional Christmas decoration is actually a poisonous plant.

What is mistletoe?

300

Which Christmas song title refers to decorating the house with holly and other festive items? 

What is "Deck the Halls"?

300

“God bless us, every one!”

What is "A Christmas Carol"?

400

What activity did the Whos do that the Grinch liked least of all?

What is sing?

400

In the nativity story, gold, frankincense, and myrrh were gifts presented to the infant Jesus by these figures.

Who are the 3 Wise Men?

400

Which U.S. president made Christmas a national holiday?

A) Theodore Roosevelt

B) Harry Truman

C) Ulysses Grant

D) Barack Obama

Who is C) Ulysses Grant?

400

The RUN-D.M.C. lyrics say, "It was December 24th on Hollis Ave after dark.." What borough Hollis Ave they are referring to in?

A) Harlem

B) Queens

C) Brooklyn

D) The Bronx

What is B) Queens?

400

“Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal.”

DAILY DOUBLE

What is "Home Alone 2"?

500

In the book (or movie) A Christmas Carol, Mr. Scrooge has a boy buy what for the Cratchett household for their Christmas dinner?

What is the biggest goose?

500

This four-sided spinning top with a Hebrew letter on each side is used in a children's game traditionally played at the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

What is a dreidel?

500

On average, how long does it take for a Christmas tree to grow?

A) 3 years 

B) 5 years 

C) 7 years 

What is 7 years? 

500

What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space?

What is "Jingle Bells"?

500

"It's not what's under the Christmas tree that matters, but who's around it."

What is "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?

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