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In "Elf", Buddy the Elf tells everyone this is the best way to spread Christmas cheer.

What is singing loud for all to here?

100

This is the gift given on the fifth day of "The Twelve Days of Christmas".

What is five golden rings?

100

Originating from Israel, this winter holiday is celebrated by lighting candles, making latkes, and 8 nights of gift giving.

What is Hanukkah?

100

These famous dancers perform their Christmas show and famous kickline every year at Radio City Music Hall.

Who are the Rockettes?

100

On Christmas Eve, it's traditional to leave cookies and milk out for Santa, and this vegetable for his reindeer.

What are carrots?

200

In "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", Cindy Lou Who lives in this Christmas-loving town.

What is Whoville?

200

In "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", the singers are pretty insistent on this holiday treat, saying "we won't go until we get some".

What is figgy pudding?

200
"Noel" means this word in French.

What is Christmas?

200

This annual New York City parade traditionally marks the beginning of the holiday season.

What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

200

This picture book, first released in 2005, comes with an elf that moves around your house to make sure you're on your best behavior, and reports back to Santa.

What is The Elf on the Shelf?
300

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer's best friend is Hermy, a misfit elf who really wants to be this.

What is a dentist?

300

This pop acapella group is famous for some of their Christmas songs, including "Mary, Did You Know?", "That's Christmas to Me", and "Winter Wonderland / Don't Worry, Be Happy"

Who is Pentatonix?

300

This holiday was first celebrated in America in 1966, and its name derives from a Swahili phrase meaning "first fruits".

What is Kwanzaa?

300

In "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York", Kevin reunites with his mom at this famous New York City Christmas landmark.

What is the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree?

300

This sweet Christmas dinner side dish is often topped with cinnamon or marshmallows.

What is Sweet Potato Casserole?

400

Based on a Victorian novel, this ghost story is one of the most adapted Chrismtas stories of all time, including versions starring Mickey Mouse and friends and The Muppets.

What is A Christmas Carol?

400

This 1994 pop hit is the #1 best selling Christmas song of all time, having gone platinum 8 times.

What is "All I Want For Christmas Is You"?

400

This holiday, celebrated on January 6th, honors the day the Three Wise Men delivered their gifts to Jesus, and is widely celebrated in several Latinx cultures.

What is Día de los Reyes (Three Kings Day)?

400

The New York City Ballet performs this famous ballet every Christmas season, which includes The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of the Flowers.

What is the Nutcracker?

400

This red flower, native to Central America, is a popular American Christmas decoration.

What are poinsettias?
500

In "The Polar Express", Santa gives our main character this as the first gift of Christmas.

What is a sleigh bell?

500

In "Winter Wonderland", we sing "In the meadow we can build a snow man, and pretend that he is" this person.

Who is Parson Brown?

500

If you're naughty in Austria and Germany, instead of coal in your stocking, you'll get a visit from this Christmas monster, a horned half-goat demon who will hit you with birch sticks.

Who is Krampus?

500

This New York City winter event attracts 1,000,000 spectators to Times Square every December.

What is New Year's Rockin' Eve?

500

This tradition is not only the name of a Christmas chocolate dessert, but the name of an annual television broadcast, a 2-4 clip of a burning fireplace set to Christmas music.

What is the Yule Log?