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Santa's reindeer were first named in this poem by Clement Clarke Moore
What is "A Visit from St. Nicholas"?
(What is "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"?)
This fast food restaurant may encourage you to "Think Outside the Bun"
What is Taco Bell?
The Dōngzhì Festival is a traditional winter solstice holiday from this country where families gather together and eat regional foods
What is China?
This song, first recorded by Andy Williams, features lyrics mentioning "scary ghost stories"
Along with his corncob pipe, Frosty the Snowman's nose is made of this household item
What is a button?
The Father Christmas Letters were written by this well-known fantasy author for his children
Who is J.R.R. Tolkien?
This actress provided Anna's voice in Frozen and Frozen II
Who is Kristen Bell?
In a tradition dating back to at least 1895, citizens of this country may eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve to welcome in a year of prosperity and luck
What is Spain?
This most published Christmas hymn bids "heaven and nature" to sing
What is "Joy to the World"?
This famous law-writing scientist claims he was born on Christmas Day in 1642 while most historians agree he was actually born on January 4, 1643
Who is Sir Isaac Newton?
Now famously portrayed by Jim Carrey and Benedict Cumberbatch, this Christmas character was originally a reflection of the author's holiday attitude
Who is the Grinch?
An inventor and the co-founder of AT&T
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
Having its roots in Zoroastrianism, Yaldā Night or Chelle Night is a traditional winter solstice celebration in this country where celebrators stay up all night eating with family and reading poetry
What is Iran?
This 2003 movie tells that "the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear"
What is "Elf"?
Traditionally venerated as Christianity's first martyr, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of this saint on December 26th
Who is Saint Stephen?
First published on December 19, 1843, this best-selling ghost story helped revive many Christmas traditions that are still celebrated today
What is A Christmas Carol?
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Who is Natalie Bell?
This eight day celebration is also called The Festival of Lights or The Feast of Dedication
What is Hanukkah?
This song, first released in 1984, finally hit #1 on the UK Singles Chart on New Year's Day 2021
What is "Last Christmas"?
Bearing the name of a nearby European capital, this vegetable is a Christmas staple in British homes
What are Brussels sprouts?
Portrayed now in many stories, The Gift of the Magi was originally written by this author
Who is O. Henry?
The French inventor of parkour
Who is David Belle?
Named for the god of sowing, this ancient Roman holiday took place on December 17th of the Julian calendar
What is Saturnalia?
Originally recorded by Richard Himber and covered over 200 times since, this cold-weather song tells that the blue-birds have gone away
What is "Winter Wonderland"?
Also associated with Thanksgiving, this country is the birthplace of Saint Nicholas
What is Turkey?