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100

Elvis Presley sings about this kind of Christmas.

What is a Blue Christmas?

100

You should do this underneath the mistletoe.

What is kiss? 

100

In "A Christmas Carol," this was the first ghost to appear to Scrooge. 

What is the Ghost of Christmas Past? 

100

How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?

What is "Feliz Navidad"?

100

This white, cruciferous vegetable is in season year-round but best in fall and winter.

What is cauliflower?

200
What kind of Christmas does Bing Crosby dream of?

What is a White Christmas?

200

When you give an anonymous gift, you might be known as this kind of Santa.

What is secret? The concept of Secret Santa may have begun in Scandinavia, where people would leave gifts on someone’s doorstep, knock on the door, and then run away before they were spotted.

200

The Grinch stole all the presents from this town. 

What is WhoVille?

200

What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?

What is The Nutcracker?

200
These vegetables look like white carrots. 

What are parsnips?

300
According to the carol, what are we riding when we are "dashing through the snow?" 

What is a one-horse open sleigh?

300

This item is used by folks of all ages to count down the days until Christmas. 

What is an advent calendar? 

300

Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life"?

Who is James (Jimmy) Stewart?

300

Which one of Santa's Reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?

Who is Cupid? 

300

These are a hybrid of mandarins and sweet oranges and sometimes are referred to by their brand names, including Halos, Cuties, and Sweeties.

What are clementines?

400

Which Christmas song contains the lyric: "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way"?

What is "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree"?

400

There is a popular tradition that involves hiding an ornament shaped like this food item in your Christmas tree. 

What is a pickle? In the tradition, an ornamental pickle is placed on a Christmas tree as one of the Christmas decorations. On Christmas morning, the first person to find the pickle on the tree would receive an extra present from Santa Claus or would be said to have a year of good fortune. 

400

In "Home Alone," where are the McCallister's going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

What is Paris? 

400

In this country's traditional Christmas eve dinner, there are a whopping 12 courses served with some traditional dish choices including Kutya, Pampushky, and Holubtsi. 

What is Ukraine? The number 12 is chosen to represent the number of apostles and months in the year. Since the meal is part of the Lenten fast leading up to Christmas, dishes traditionally do not include meat or dairy products. 

400

This native North American berry is grown in bogs and is readily available at the grocery store in December.

What are cranberries?

500

Which carol contains the lyrics, "A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices / For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn"

What is O Holy Night? 

500

The gingerbread house originated from this country. 

What is Germany? 
500

The movie "White Christmas" takes place in this state. 

What is Vermont? 

500

Who wrote, "Christmas doesn't come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more?"

Who is Dr. Seuss?

500

This tart, yellow fruit looks a little like an apple and is used primarily in jellies, jams, and preserves.

What is quince?