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Who is Santa's most famous reindeer?

Rudolph

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Which city does Buddy the Elf travel to to find his dad?

New York City

100

Name ONE a holiday other than Christmas celebrated around this time of year.

Boxing day, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, New Year

100

What Is The Coldest Month in Wisconsin?

January 
100

What winter sport evolved from skateboarding and surfing?

snowboarding

200

Both gingerbread houses and candy canes were almost certainly introduced to the U.S. by immigrants from what country?

Germany!
200

What’s the name of the Grinch’s dog?

Max

200

How long does Hanukkah last?

8 days

200

Name one of the seven snowiest cities in Wisconsin 

Hurley, Ashland, Superior, Rhinelander, Rothschild, Wausau, or Kronenwetter.

200

Which kind of ski race follows a winding course between pairs of poles topped with flags?

Slalom

300

Many cultures have a tradition of hanging this food-shaped ornament on the Christmas tree. What is the item?

The Christmas pickle, or the Weihnachtsgurke!

300

What were Frosty’s first words after coming to life?

"Happy Birthday!"

300

 Which sports league has played a game on Christmas Day almost every year since its inception in 1946?

NBA

300

How many days did the longest blizzard last?

2 days, from January 28 and 30 in 1947

300

What sport consists of sliding down an ice-covered natural or artificial incline on a four-runner sleigh?

bobsledding

400

How much does the average American currently spend on gifts and holiday items?

Nearly, $1000!

400

How did Rudolph’s father, Donner, try hiding his son’s nose?

He covered Rudolph’s nose with black mud.

400

What tradition do Kwanzaa and Hanukkah share?

Nightly lighting of candles throughout the holiday

400

How many inches fell on our heaviest snowday?

On December 26, 1904, 26 inches fell

400

Which country did speed skating originate in? 

Netherlands

500

The holiday decoration tinsel was originally made from strands of what metal?

Silver

500

What’s the name of the town It’s a Wonderful Life takes place in?

Bedford Falls

500

What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?   

KFC

500

What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Wisconsin?

-55 degrees F

500

Who dominated dogsled racing in the 1980s and early 1990s, winning the Iditarod four times?

Susan Butcher

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