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Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem from this town.

Nazareth

100

This was the name of the Grinch's dog.

Max

100

This Christmas symbol has corners to remind us of the holy trinity and points upwards to represent Jesus' ascension into Heaven.

Christmas Tree

100

This festival of light lasts 8 crazy nights

Hannukah

100

Starting in Germany, and with growing popularity in North America, Children look for this green item among the branches of the Christmas Tree in the hopes of finding it first to get a special gift.

Pickle

200

Contrary to current practices, it is believed that Jesus was born during this season.

Spring

200

Kevin McCallister was left Home Alone when his family were travelling to this city.

Paris, France

200

This Christmas decoration comes from the French word "étinceller" (to sparkle).

Tinsel

200

On this holiday we sing a song that suggests we forget old acquaintance.

New Year's Eve

200

Originating in Kentucky, this food is a staple in Japan over Christmas 

KFC

300

The current depiction of Santa was created by this company in 1931.

Coca-Cola

300

On his way to New York, Buddy the elf passes through the seven levels of the candy cane forest, through the sea of swirly-twirly gumdrops, and through this.

The Lincoln Tunnel

300

The shape of the candy cane has these 2 representations.

Sheppard's Crook & J for Jesus

300

January 6th is when we celebrate Michelle's Birthday, and the Day of the Three Kings, also known as this

Epiphany or Theophany

300

Walking through the streets of Austria, this public procession depicts the character of the "Anti-Santa". 

Krampus Parade

400

This group of people were the first to "Deck the Halls" by decorating their homes with green palms to mark the winter solstice.

Ancient Egyptians

400

This is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time.

Home Alone

400

Bestowing presents upon our loved ones at Christmastime honors the three magi who visited baby Jesus in Bethlehem. However, the bow that sits atop a wrapped present symbolizes this. 

unity among mankind

400

This Winter Festival is celebrated by Germanic people December 21st to January 1st

Yule

400

In Sweden they celebrate this animal as Santa's beloved pet and exhibit a straw version for the entire Christmas season

Goat

500

The three Kings, Balthasar, Melchior, and Gaspar, came from these 3 countries.

Arabia (Ethiopia), Persia (Iran), India

500

This was the year of the first made Christmas movie

1898

500

This Christmas symbol came to be by accident, when a poor widower, with 3 daughters, did not want to accept the charity of a local Monk.

Christmas Stockings

500

This Latin American holiday celebrates the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem

Las Posadas

500

In this country they celebrate Christmas by making and lighting 20 foot lanterns

Philippines

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