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The true meaning of Christmas
Riddle-me-this
100

What is the name of the alternate dimension that mirrors Hawkins?

The Upside Down

100

What’s the largest species of big cat?

Tiger

100

What type of school typically serves grades 5–8?

Middle school

100

What colorful stacking toy made of plastic bricks became one of the most popular Christmas gifts starting in the 1950s?

LEGO

100

What begins with T, ends with T, and has T in it?

Teapot

200

In Season 4, which song saves Max from Vecna?

“Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush.

200

What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?

The Milky Way

200

What ancient civilisation is known for creating some of the earliest organised schools, called “academies”?

Ancient Greece

200

What electronic pet from the 1990s required “feeding” and constant attention, making it a huge Christmas craze?

Tamagotchi

200

I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest man can’t hold me for long. What am I?

Breath

300

What snack food does Eleven become obsessed with in Season 1?

Eggo waffles

300

Which element has the chemical symbol “Na”?

Sodium

300

What country invented paper, an essential school supply?

China

300

What Star Wars character action figure sold out after the 1977 film, leading to the famous “empty box” Christmas?

Luke Skywalker (and other early Star Wars figures, delivered later)

300

Forward I am heavy, but backward I am not. What am I?

Ton
400

What is the name of Eddie Munson’s D&D club?

The Hellfire Club

400

In what art movement was Claude Monet a leading figure?

Impressionism

400

What are the three ‘R’s that have historically been the basis of primary education?

Reading, writing, and arithmetic

400

What 1950s mechanical drawing toy was invented by a French electrician and later became a Christmas classic in 1960?

Etch A Sketch

400

I have branches, but no fruit, trunk, or leaves. What am I?

Bank

500

What is the name of Steve Harrington’s workplace in Season 3?

Scoops Ahoy

500

Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?

The Mongol Empire

500

In the 1800s, what handheld device did students use for writing before paper notebooks were common?

A slate

500

What handheld gaming console from 2017 became a top Christmas gift due to its portability and TV dock?

Nintendo Switch

500

How can the number 4 be half of 5?

In Roman numerals. IV is 4, which is 'half' of five (f-IV-e).