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100

This number of reindeer is famously mentioned in the poem, not including Rudolph.

What is 8?

100

This green plant, often hung in doorways, is known for prompting kisses during Christmas.

What is mistletoe?

100

This popular, upbeat song is about a sleigh ride and includes the sound of bells.

What is "Jingle Bells"?

100

This grumpy character's heart grows three sizes on Christmas morning.

Who is the Grinch?

100

This was the name of the June secret Santa we celebrated with a gift exchange one summer in Charlottesville.

What is Black Christmas?

200

In thousands of miles, this is approximately how far the North Pole is from the U.S. 

What is 3 thousand miles?

200

The most common type of Christmas tree in the United States

What is the Fraser Fir?

200

This is the English name for the German song "O Tannenbaum."

What is Oh Christmas Tree?
200

This author who originally wrote "A Christmas Carol" among other famous titles.

Who is Charles Dickens?

200

This lake is where some in the friend group spent New Year's 2020.

What is Smith Mountain Lake?

300

Reindeer go by this name in North American (but reindeer everywhere else)

What is caribou?

300

The tradition of putting an angel or star on top of the tree represents this Star from Christianity

What is the Star of Bethlehem

300

In the song, Frosty the Snowman, what made Frosty come to life?

What is a magic/old silk hat?

300

In the movie Home Alone, this is the name of the city where Kevin is left behind.

What is Chicago?

300

This person in the friend group casually introduced us to the practice of Festivus last year.

Who is Donya?

400

The name of the body of water that the True North Pole resides in.

What is the Arctic Ocean?

400

This U.S. state provides the most Christmas Trees each year.

What is Oregon?

400

This singer wrote and recorded the song "Wonderful Christmastime".

Who is Paul McCartney?
400

The country from which the Nutcracker, and it's original story, originates.

What is Germany?

400

This article of clothing was stolen on New Years Eve 2023 at what is now Hyde Social in Arlington VA.

What is a Suit Jacket?

500

This is how Buddy reaches the North Pole in the movie Elf.

What is Santa's Sack?

500

This famous Christian reformer is credited with being the first person to put lights on a Christmas Tree.

Who is Martin Luther?
500

11 of these are present in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"

What are Pipes Piping?
500

In the Nativity story, the three wise men brought gifts of gold, myrrh, and this third gift.

What is frankincense?

500

This is the person who stole Kobe's phone last year during our holiday party.

Who is Brandon "It jumped in my sack by itself" Lima?