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100

In December 1791, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution officially became known as this.

What is the Bill of Rights?

100

This December decoration is often placed on the front door as a symbol of welcome.

What is a wreath?

100

 What is the nickname of the pair of burglars who try to break into the McCallisters’ home in the film, "Home Alone"?

What is the "wet bandits"?

100

In “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Grandma had been drinking too much of this festive holiday beverage.

What is eggnog?

100

In the classic song, “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?

What is his old silk hat?

200

This European wall, symbolizing the Cold War, officially began being dismantled in December 1989.

What is the Berlin Wall?

200

During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.

What is Rockefeller Center?

200

This stop-motion classic follows a glowing misfit who basically becomes the original “you’ll regret bullying me later” success story.

What is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

200

The total number of ghosts that visit Ebenezer Scrooge in the Dickens novel, “A Christmas Carol” is this.

What is four? (Jacob Marley, Christmas Past, Christmas Present, Christmas Future)

200

Which holiday song includes, “I don't want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need”?

What is “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?

300

This country officially adopted its red-and-white maple leaf flag in December 1964.

What is Canada?

300

This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.

What is a poinsettia?

300

In the film, "Elf" starring Will Ferrell, why does Santa’s sleigh crash in Central Park? 

What is the engine is lost due to a shortage of Christmas spirit?

300

This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses

What is Hansel and Gretel?

300

Which Christmas song contains the lyric “Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?”

What is “Rocking Around The Christmas Tree”?

400

This American automobile pioneer introduced a historic assembly innovation in December 1913.

Who is Henry Ford?

400

This horn-shaped holiday decoration, inspired by a symbol of abundance, often used in modern metallic or glittery form.

What is a cornucopia?

400

What time is the Grinch set to have dinner with himself (and he can’t cancel it again)?

What is 6:30 p.m?

400

Which horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmas time?

Who is Krampus?

400

Which holiday track features the lyric, “I don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a cup of cheer”?

What is “A Holly Jolly Christmas”?

500

This major U.S. economic policy, aimed at addressing the Great Depression, was proposed in December 1933.


What is The New Deal?

500

This holiday practice includes revealing small surprises behind numbered doors.

What is an advent calendar?

500

In "A Charlie Brown Christmas", what did Lucy want for Christmas?

What is "real estate"?

500

The wise men brought these three gifts for the baby Jesus  

What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?

500

According to this holiday song, the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be on your own front door.

What is “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”?

600

This U.S. state became the very first to ratify the Constitution on December 7, 1787.

What is Delaware?

600

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

What is Germany?

600

In The Polar Express, a single gift sits alone in the North Pole sorting room with this word written on its tag — a reflection of the main character’s struggle throughout the film.

What is “BELIEVE”?

600

This Christmas fable from O. Henry tells of a young couple who sacrifice their most treasured possessions to give each other meaningful gifts.

What is “The Gift of the Magi”?

600

This gentle carol depicts all of nature — fields, floods, rocks, hills — lifting their voices in celebration.

What is “Joy to the World”?

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