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100

This country started the tradition of having a Christmas Tree      

What is Germany?

100

In this 1990 film, young Kevin is accidentally left alone during Christmas

What is Home Alone?

100

What do we deck the halls with?

Boughs of holly      

100

This magical item brings Frosty the Snowman to life

What is a Hat?

100

What is the name of town where Jesus was born?

Bethlehem

100

The main ingredient of this cookie is molasses

Gingerbread

200

What holiday is celebrated on December 26th in some countries and involves unboxing donations and distributing money to the poor?

Boxing Day

200

In the 2003 movie Elf, these are the 4 main food groups for elves

What are:

1.  Candy

2.  Candy canes

3.  Candy corn

4.  Syrup

200

Who was kissing Santa Claus?

Mommy

200

What is the name of the head elf in "The Santa Clause"

Bernard

200

These are the gifts the 3 wise men brought to Jesus

What are gold, frankincense and myrrh

200

What does NOËL mean

Birth

300

Which country is credited with starting the Christmas card tradition?

England

300

How does Scott Calvin become Santa Claus in the movie The Santa Clause?

He puts on Santa's suit

300

What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of A Charlie Brown Christmas?

Hark!  The Herald Angels Sing

300

The name of the little girl in The Nutcracker

Who is Clara?

300

Which angel told Mary she would give birth to Jesus?

Gabriel

300

Which reindeer is never mentioned in "The Night Before Christmas"

Rudolph

400

In Australia, Christmas happens during which season?

Summer

400

This is the name of the Grinch's mountain

What is Mount Crumpit?

400

Who got runover by a reindeer?

Grandma

400
Harry Potter received this gift from Mrs Weasley

What is a knitted sweater?

400

Which gospels contain accounts of the nativity story?

Matthew and Luke

400

Name the  4th-century Christian bishop known for generosity

St Nicholas

500

What is Santa Claus called in France?

 Père Noël

500
In the film The Polar Express, this is the first gift of Christmas

What is a bell from Santa's sleigh?

500

In the song "Jingle Bell Rock", where were they dancing and prancing?

In "Jingle Bell Square"

500

This reindeer's name means "thunder" in German

What is Donner?

500

Where did the wise men come from?

The East

500

What is the most recorded Christmas song?

Silent Night

600

In this country, children leave out clog shoes that are filled with candy and small gifts on December 5th

The Netherlands

600

What did Ralphie want for Christmas in the movie A Christmas Story?

A Red Ryder BB Gun

600

In "The Chipmunk Song" what does Alvin want for Christmas?

A Hula Hoop

600

Name the giant snow monster who guards the North Pole in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

The Bumble

or

The Abominable Snowman

600

How did the angels praise God after announcing Jesus' birth

By singing

600

In A Christmas Carol, what was the first name of Scrooge?

Ebenezer   

       

700

Where are you if someone wishes you Mele Kalikimaka?

Hawaii

700

In Arthur Christmas, what is the missing present that Arthur has to deliver?

A Bicycle

700

For what holiday was Jingle Bells originally written?

Thanksgiving

700

What is the name of the Grinch's dog?

Max

700

Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?

For a census

700

Which Christmas ballet premiered in 1892?

The Nutcracker

800

Why is Germany a popular travel destination over the Christmas season?

Christmas markets

Advent markets

Christkindlmarkt

800

What happens every time a bell rings?

An angel gets its wings

800

This holiday hit begins with the lyrics, "You better watch out..."

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

800

In Christmas Vacation, what is Clark Griswold's nickname?

Sparky

800

Which king felt threatened by the news of Jesus' birth?

King Herod

800

This dense fruity dessert has a notoriously long shelf life

Fruit Cake

900

What do Irish families traditionally do on Christmas day?

Swim

900

What real-life department store does Kris Kringle work for in “Miracle on 34th Street?”

Macy's

900

How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?

364

                         

900

This famous character says, "God bless us, everyone"

Who is Tiny Tim?

900

In which town did Mary live before traveling to Bethlehem?

Nazareth

900

What popular Christmas drink is also called 

Eggnog