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This infamous misfit is most known for his off putting appearance and rotten attitude.
Who is "the Grinch"?
{OUR} Non Food Traditions:
We've lost track of this crimson chrome decoration enough years in a row that I think we can consider it a tradition.
What are "the red bells"?
(Will accept pretty much any variation of this)
This geometric shape, often depicted with 10 sides and 10 vertices, is typically placed atop a Christmas tree.
What is "a star"?
On Christmas Eve, we usually have at least two varieties of this dish.
What is "chili"?
This is all Mariah Carey has wanted for Christmas for the past 31 years.
What is "you"?
Macaulay Culkin.
What is "Home Alone"?
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One might call it an amuse-bouche to the 'banquet' of presents under the tree, this tradition happens to be Dad's favorite.
What is "opening our stockings"?
Sharing a name with the late great Mrs. Judy, this shimmering Christmas decoration makes a great addition to any railing or curtain rod.
What is "garland"?
("tinsel garland" also accepted)
The name of those sausage roll things Mimmy makes is, of course, this.
I'll take whatever Mimmy says, I can't remember
Brenda Lee has been doing this around the Christmas tree since 1958.
What is "Rockin’"?
Make sure to have your tickets ready! You won't want to miss the hot chocolate served with a show on this yuletide train ride.
What is "The Polar Express"?
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Practically every year, we're gifted with a new set of Christmas PJs that share a theme of some sort. Christmas of '23 was no exception with this theme.
What is "the Grinch"?
(+100 pts. per theme to anyone who can name other themes we've worn)
Would ya look at those lights!
While incandescent bulbs ruled the season in decades past, they are quickly being replaced with these 'energy efficient alternatives'.
What are "LEDs"?
Though it's name can be misleading to some, Christmas wouldn't be complete without this chunk of sodium responsible for most of the holiday reflux.
What is a "cheese ball"?
Although red and green are typically associated with the season; Elvis Presley will be celebrating this color of Christmas, lest his lover return.
What is "blue"?
In the Christmas classic, "Elf", Buddy claims that the four main food groups are: candy, candy canes, candy corn, and...
What is "syrup"?
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We play loads of games during Christmas time, but if I were to tell you to "pass to the left" after you rolled a 9, that would mean we're playing this game specifically.
What is "Zunker"?
These festive figurines were once given by Queen Elizabeth I to important guests of her royal court.
What are "gingerbread men"?
Orange rolls are another slightly misleading seasonal staple, as they often appear this color.
What is "yellow"?
Last Christmas this band gave us their heart, but that all changes this year, as they've decided to "give it to someone special".
Who / what is "Wham!"?
In "A Charlie Brown Christmas", Linus states that he plans on doing this with his beloved 'security blanket' in the future.
What is "make it into a sportcoat"?
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Though we go through this every year, we can never seem to remember that this is the layer at which we start building the tree.
What is "the orange layer"
Christmas stockings were mentioned as an established American tradition as early as this year in the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas".
When was "1823"?
Not very good for juggling, these rotund lumps of heaven are the best part of a complete Christmas breakfast.
What are "sausage balls"?
(+500 pts. to any who successfully juggle 4 or more for 10 seconds)
If we take the holiday hit "12 Days of Christmas" literally, the true love in question would have gifted this many items by the last day of Christmas.
What is "364"?
12 Drummers drumming
22 Piper piping
30 Lords a-leaping
36 Ladies dancing
40 maids a-milking
42 swans a-swimming
42 Geese a-laying
40 Golden rings
36 Calling birds
30 French hens
22 Turtle doves
and 12 Partridges in pear trees
(184 birds, 140 people, 40 golden rings, & an implication of 12 pear trees)