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200

In the song Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, the weather outside is described as this.

What is frightful?

200

In Australia, Christmas is celebrated during this season.

What is summer?

200

This animated TV special follows a misfit reindeer who saves Christmas.

What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

200

This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.

What is a Poinsettia?

200

This holiday drink, made with eggs, sugar, milk, and cream, is often spiked with alcohol.

What is eggnog?

400

This band recorded 'Last Chrismas' in 1984.

Who is Wham!

400

The day after Christmas is known as this holiday in many countries, including Canada and the UK.

What is Boxing Day?

400

In The Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack Skellington is also known as this.

What is the Pumpkin King?

400

This is the scientific name for the Northern Lights.

What is the Aurora Borealis?

400

In this country, KFC is a popular meal for Christmas dinner.

What is Japan?

600

In The Twelve Days of Christmas, these birds are given on the seventh day.

What are swans a-swimming?

600

This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.

What is kissing under the mistletoe?

600

This ballet features a magical journey led by Clara and her enchanted toy.

What is The Nutcracker?

600

The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, also called the winter solstice, occurs on this date.

What is December 21 or 22?

600

In the movie “Elf,” Buddy claims these as the four food groups.


What are candy canes, candy, syrup, and candy corn.

800

This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.

Who is Paul McCartney?

800

 In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.

Who (or what) is Krampus?

800

There is an ongoing debate online about whether this action flick starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman is actually a Christmas film.

What is “Die Hard”?

800

The bright star often associated with Christmas is this astronomical event thought to have occurred around 7-2 BCE.

What is the Star of Bethlehem?

800

This dessert, often set on fire, is a traditional British Christmas dish.

What is Christmas pudding

1000

‘Silent Night’ originally written in this language.

What is German?

1000

During Mexico's Las Posadas, children reenact this biblical story.

What is Mary and Joseph’s search for an inn?

1000

This character in A Christmas Carol utters the famous line, "God bless us, every one!"

Who is Tiny Tim?

1000

The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of this bird.

What is a goose?

1000

In England, Christmas trees in the 14th and 15th centuries often had this edible decoration.

What are apples?