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100

The keeping of Christmas was outlawed in the colonies by this group. 

Who are the Puritans? 

100

This saint is commonly connected with Christmas presents. 

Who is Saint Nicholas? 

100

This well known author's Christmas book inspired over 100 film adaptions. 

Who is Charles Dickens? 

100

These evil creatures take away the naughty children before Saint Nick brings presents. 

Who are the Krampus? 

100

This company played a huge role in the modern image of Santa Clause. 

What is Coca-Cola? 

200

This Pope made Christmas Day, the birth of Christ, December 25th. 

Who is Pope Julius I? 

200

A novena starts on this saint's feast day and ends on Christmas Eve. 

Who is Saint Andrew? 

200

This highly acclaimed fantasy author also wrote charming Christmas letters to his children.

Who is J.R.R. Tolkien? 

200

This Mexican flower blooms because of darkness not sunlight.

What is a Poinsettia? 

200

This reindeer story was a marketing ploy. 

What is Rudolph? 

300

Pope Leo III crowned this man king on Christmas Day 800 A.D. 

Who is Charlamagne? 

300

This saint set up the very first nativity. 

Who is Saint Francis? 

300

This Polish author's short story about a woodcarver claims an accompanying audio track read by James Earl Jones. 

Who is Susan Wojciechiwski?

300

Decorating with this plant represents the Crown of Thorns and Christ's passion. 

What is Holly? 
300

This is the most recorded Christmas song. 

What is Silent night? 

400

This Christmas gift, distributed among American soldiers in World War II, contained secret maps. 

What is playing cards? 

400

These three saints are mentioned in a carol in which the snow lay deep and crisp and even. 

Who are Saint Wenceslaus, Saint Stephen, and Saint Agnes?

400

This man wrote the book which inspired the famous Christmas ballet. 

Who is E. T. A. Hoffmann? 

400

This was once burned but is now a cake. 

What is a Yule log? 

400

This common Christmas activity sends almost 15,000 people to the ER every year. 

What is Decorating? 

500

The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square London is a gift this country sends to England every year in thanks for its help in World War II. 

What is Norway? 

500

This Saint wrote the first Christmas Carol in 4th century France. 

Who is Saint Hilary of Poitier? 

500

This author wrote the book on which the popular Christmas movie 'Miracle on 34th Street' is based.

Who is Valentine Davies? 

500

The traditional name of the Polish Christmas Eve feast. 

What is Wigilia? 

500

The U.S. Postal Service processes more than this gigantic number of packages every Christmas. 

What is 11.7 billion?