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100

On August 24, 2023, after being indicted on racketeering and related charges, this the former president of the United States, voluntarily surrendered himself to authorities at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, where a mug shot of him was taken.

Who is Donald Trump?

100
These were roasting on an open fire in the famous Christmas Carol.

What are Chestnuts?

100

This evergreen plant is a common staple of ushering in the Christmas spirit and kisses, but is known to be very poisonous if consumed.

What is Mistletoe? 

100

This iconic doll became a movie and was the highest-grossing worldwide box office movie in 2023.

What is Barbie?

100

This artist performed at the Super Bowl LVII halftime show on February 12, 2023.

Who is Rihanna?

200

At the 76th BAFTA Awards, Ariana DeBose performed a song in homage to the nominated women of the night and claimed this famous actress "did the thing"

Who is Angela Bassett?

200

In the song "Last Christmas", this singer gives their heart to this person

Who is "someone special"?

200

This sweet treat resembles a Sheperd's staff

What is a Candy Cane?

200

This Netflix dramedy show became the most-viewed TV show and was streamed for more than 500 million hours in its first five weeks on Netflix, becoming one of the top ten most-watched Netflix originals ever. 

What is Ginny & Georgia?

200

This artist is the top R&B artist of 2023 according to Billboard Music.

Who is SZA?

300

This up-and-coming program made Hollywood writers and actors go on strike to demand better pay and limit the use of this program

What is A.I.?

300

This gift was given on the twelfth day of Christmas in the "Twelve Days of Christmas" song

What is "Twelve drummers drumming"?

300

This popular beverage contains egg, milk, and spices, and its origins can be traced back to medieval Europe.

What is Eggnog?

300

This talk show features a multi-generational panel of women, who discuss sociopolitical and entertainment news is the most-watched daytime talk show in 2023.

What is The View?

300

DAILY DOUBLE: This artist is the top artist streamed globally on Spotify and Apple Music.

Who is Taylor Swift?

400

This mini-submarine was set to go on an expedition to the wreck of the Titanic; however, unfortunately, imploded on June 18th, 2023.

What is OceanGate Titan?

400

This country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree first.

What is Germany?

400

Gingerbread houses were inspired by this "Grimm" Fairy Tale

What is Hansel and Gretel?

400

This popular comedy sitcom's second season was praised by critics across the board, earning a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, becoming the highest-rated TV show in 2023.

What is Abbott Elementary?

400

As of 2023, this artist has a classic song that has reached the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100 for the fifth year in a row. Who is the artist?

Who is Mariah Carey?

500

On December 8, a ground-breaking treatment therapy approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the first medical treatment that edits genes, CRISPR, for this inherited blood disorder

What is sickle cell anemia?

500

This reindeer is named after a thunder

Who is Donner?

500

What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?

What is Coca-Cola?

500

This highly anticipated and popular animated film was deemed the best sci-fi movie of 2023 due to its rotten tomato score of 95%,  phenomenal animation, epic adventure, and coming-of-age storyline.

What is SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE?

500

In 2023, this artist surpassed Sir Georg Solti in Grammy awards won and broke the record for most Grammy wins of all time.

Who is Beyoncé?