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100
Reindeer that starts with a "B".
Who is Blitzen?
100

How many sizes too small is the Grinch's heart?

2 sizes too small

100

Which type of tree was the partridge sitting in, according to a well-known Christmas song?

Pear Tree

100

How many nights does Hanukkah last?

8 nights

100

How many beds were in the original Mount Sinai Hospital (then known as the Hebrew Maternity and Convalescent Hospital?

A) 5    B) 15   C) 20    D) 30

D) 30 beds

200

What is Santa's postal code?

HOH OHO

200

What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?

Coca-Cola

200

Which type of sweet bread loaf, which originated in Milan, is traditionally eaten at Christmas in Italy and many other European countries?

Panettone

200

The world's largest menorah resides in which city?

New York City


200

Dr. Gary Newton is a physician trained in which specialty?

Cardiology

300

This made Frosty the Snowman come to life

His hat

300

The song "Jingle Bells" was originally written for this holiday.

Thanksgiving
300

What beverage is known as milk punch?

Egg nog

300

How many days of Kwanzaa are there?

7 days (Dec 26-Jan 1)

300

In what decade did Mount Sinai Hospital at 550 University Avenue open its doors?

1950s (1953)

400

What U.S. state was the first to make Christmas an official holiday?

Alabama

400

What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie?

Home Alone 

400

Latkes are a classic Hanukkah food consisting of which primary ingredient?

Shredded potatoes
400

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

Germany

400

Which Yorkville flagship store features the facade of a former Mount Sinai Hospital?

Chanel (purchased in 1922)

500

What animal parts were the first artificial Christmas trees made from?

Feathers (Goose feathers painted green)

500

Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?

Tom Hanks

500

Which orange vegetable is commonly served at a Kwanzaa feast?

Yams or sweet potatoes

500
When this person ruled England, he/she abolished Christmas. (a) Queen Elizabeth (b) Oliver Cromwell (c)Henry VIII
Who is Oliver Cromwell?
500

Why was Mount Sinai Hospital (under a different name) originally formed?

Jewish doctors were not allowed to practice elsewhere