International man of mystery
A pop culture christmas
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100

In North America he’s a kindly old man who brings toys, presents or money to good children everywhere. 

Who is Santa Claus?

100

Burglars, traps, and mischief headline this Christmas movie. Not to mention filthy animals.

What is Home Alone?

100

An eight-day celebration that commemorates the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem following the Maccabean Revolt.

What is Hanukkah?

100

This beverage company designed the modern Santa Claus as part of an advertising campaign. 

Who is Coca-Cola?

100

The Ottawa Christmas market celebrates its 1st Christmas in this location.

Where is lansdowne?

200

An early arrival in this North America, Santa Claus, was brought by settlers to New York in this century.

What is the 17th century?

200

It's a Christmas miracle! In 1994 this was a remake, of an original classic which starred Maureen O’Hara and won three Academy Awards in 1947.

What is Miracle of 34th St?

200

This holiday was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 after the Watts riots in Los Angeles.

What is Kwanzaa?

200

This Xmas practice begins on December 1st.

What is advent?

200

Tree's grown in this Canadian province are shipped to Boston every year for thanks. 

What is Nova Scotia?

300

Hon, hon, hon - Like his American counterpart, he gives presents to children who behaved during the year. His sidekick is Pre Fouettard, who helps keep track of who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. 

Who is Père Noël?

300

This movie stars, Buddy, who is raised in the North Pole. He discovers that he does not belong and he travels to New York to search for his biological father.

What is Elf?

300

Considered the second-most important day in Japanese tradition as it is the final day of the old year and the eve of New Year’s Day, the most important day of the year.

What is Ōmisoka?

300

This 1848 English prince invited the Christmas tree

Who is Prince Albert?

300

Available in mini-bites or jumbo size these decadent and locally made treats are a roadside staple in Ontario's cottage country and heavily consumed around the holiday season.

What are Butter Tarts?

400

He’s popular across North America, but the Santa Claus most Americans are familiar with derived from this Dutch legend.

Who is Sinterklass?

400

José Feliciano wishes all a "próspero año y felicidad" in this holiday hit.

What is 

Feliz Navidad?

400

This is the point in the year "when the earth is most inclined away from the sun. It is the most southern or northern point depending on the hemisphere," according to Interfaith Calendar.

What is solstice?

400

This revered group of late 8th to late 11th century Scandinavian's started kissing under mistletoes

Who are the Vikings?

400

The Canadian city holds a 'Light-up' contest every year. People here dress the outside of their houses up with lights and often have big ice sculptures in their front gardens.

Where is Labrador City?

500

Because his country of origin is on the other side of the equator, Christmas comes in the middle of summer. That’s why he shows up from his home in wearing an outfit made of silk.

Who is Papai Noel?

500

Irving Berlin hated Elvis Presley's version of this song so much that he tried to prevent radio stations from playing Presley's cover.

What is a White Christmas?

500

This holiday celebrates the historical Buddha’s decision and vow to sit under the Bodhi tree until he reached spiritual enlightenment.

What is Rohatsu?

500

This now Christmas jingle was written specifically for this holiday.

What is jingle bells?

500

In this province, at the end of the season, they bake a cake and place a bean in the middle. Whoever is the lucky discoverer of the bean, gets to be the king or queen, according to tradition. 

Where is Quebec?

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