Christmas Movies
Traditions Around the World
Christmas Songs
Christmas History
Nightmare Before Christmas
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$100: In Home Alone, where does Kevin's family travel without him?

Paris

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$100: What country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?

Germany

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$100: In "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," what did Rudolph have that was shiny?

His nose

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$100: What is the name of the Roman festival that inspired Christmas traditions?

Saturnalia

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$100: What is the name of the main character who is also known as the Pumpkin King?

Jack Skellington
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$200: What Christmas movie features the line, "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings"?

It's a Wonderful Life

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$200: In Mexico, what is the name of the celebration that reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for an inn?

Las Posadas

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$200: Finish the lyric: "Deck the halls with boughs of __."

Holly

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$200: In what year was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the United States?

1870

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$200: What holiday town does Jack Skellington discover by accident?

Christmas Town

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$300: What is the name of the train in The Polar Express?

The Polar Express

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$300: What do people in Japan often eat on Christmas as a tradition?

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)

KFC is a Christmas tradition in Japan that started in the 1970s. On December 24, KFC restaurants in Japan sell five to ten times more food than on other days of the year.
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$300: What Christmas carol demands figgy pudding?

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

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$300: What famous author wrote A Christmas Carol?

Charles Dickens

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$300: What is the name of the rag doll who is secretly in love with Jack?

Sally

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$400: In Elf, what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?

Treat every day like it's Christmas

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DOUBLE JEOPARDY

Which world famous Christmas story features a character named Clara?

The Nutcracker

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$400: What holiday song became a hit for Mariah Carey?

All I Want for Christmas Is You

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$400: What 4th-century saint is the inspiration for Santa Claus?

St. Nicolas

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$400: What is the name of the villain who is made of bugs?

Oogie Boogie

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$500: What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?

Max

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$500: What country has a tradition of roller-skating to church on Christmas Eve?

Venezuela
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In "The Twelve Days of Chick-fil-Aa," what does Chick-fil-A give to me on day 7th or 10th day of Christmas?

7 fruit cups or 10 chocolate cookies

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Who is St. Nicolas?  Share at least one fact about him.

-born around 280 AD in Patara, a city in ancient Lycia

-a Greek bishop known for his generosity and compassion (he gave away all his money to help the sick and the poor)

-his most famous act was providing a dowry for three sister so they could married instead of the alternative

-he is the inspiration for Santa Claus

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$500:Why does Jack fail when he tries to bring Christmas to Halloween Town?

He doesn't really understand the "spirit of Christmas" (he kidnaps Santa)