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100

Originating in the Middle Ages, this was the day that servants were traditionally given to celebrate Christmas with their families. 

What is Boxing Day? 

100

This independent agency of the US federal government was created in 1933 in the aftermath of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 with the objective of preventing market manipulation. 

What is the Securities and Exchange Commission? 

100

But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all?

Who is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? 

100

He's one test away from being qualified as a personal trainer and he was an orange belt in jiu jitsu in college.

Who is Hisham Malik? 

100

Jim Carrey provides the voice of the Scrooge in this 2009 Disney classic.

What is A Christmas Carol?

200

A Jewish children's toy, this spinning top is a common custom during Hanukkah. 

What is a dreidel?

200

This Southern European country was home to the first recorded state deposit bank. 

What is Italy? 

200

Dashing through snow, ringing bells on bob tails, and open sleighs make up this famous 1857 carol.

What is "Jingle Bells"?

200

She made an accidental appearance on the Jumbotron at a Flames game with the CEO of a client, in addition to winning free jerseys. 

Who is Jenny Kerr?

200

Will Ferrell, a.k.a. Buddy the Elf, takes on New York City in pursuit of his biological father in this 2003 Christmas comedy.

What is Elf?

300

Dedicated to Lord Sun, this Hindu holiday marks the end of the Winter season and the beginning of a new harvest season (and will be celebrated the 14th of January this year).

What is Makar Sankranti?

300

This common banking practice was once banned by Christian churches, and was known as "usury". 

What is interest?

300

The most published Christmas hymn in North America since the 20th century, this 1719 carol describes the arrival of the Lord bringing ___ to the _____. 

What is "Joy to the World"?

300

The Steel Stomach himself, his drink of choice is rumored to be shots. 

Who is Paul Gill? 


For an extra 300 points, do a shot with Paul. 

300

This Bruce Willis action flick takes place on Christmas Eve at Nakatomi Plaza, features the phrase "yippee ki-yay", and its status as a Christmas movie is hotly debated. 

What is Die Hard?

400

This December holiday includes an African feast (a Karamu), seven days of lighting candles (a Kinara), and discussing principles of African culture. 

What is Kwanzaa?

400

This famous banking family pioneered international finance, provided loans to the Bank of England, and was instrumental in supporting railway systems across the world.

Who are the Rothschilds? 

400

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear this Christmas hit by Brenda Lee. 

What is "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"? 

400

He is TD's own Clint Eastwood, having had guns pointed at him by both bank robbers and a police squad. 

Who is Wayne Negrey? 

400

This animated Christmas film features Tom Hanks narration, a Christmas-denying boy, and a train full of children on the way to the North Pole. 

What is The Polar Express?

500

Celebrated on December 31st, this Japanese holiday stands as the final day to bring any unfinished business to a close and to prevent the carry-over of bad luck into the new year. 

What is Ōmisoka? 

500
This century saw the creation of the first banknote-type instrument in the Tang Dynasty's China. 

What is the 7th century?

500

Do your best impression of Mariah Carey singing the line "All I want for Christmas is yooouuuu".

There is no right answer, you did your best. 

500

He received free botox from the daughter-in-law of a major CNA Winnipeg client while winning the business of her aesthetics clinic, but unfortunately didn't make it into the clinic's photo gallery. 

Who is Steve Graham? 

500

This 1969 animated movie portrays a snowman's escape to the North Pole in order to survive against an evil magician, whose hat brought the snowman to life. 

What is Frosty the Snowman?