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100

What do people traditionally put under Christmas trees?

presents/gifts

100

What real-life person is Santa Claus based off?

St. Nicholas

100

Who is the most famous reindeer, who also has a song written about him?

Rudolph

100

Who does Christmas center around?

baby Jesus

100

Name 3 popular Christmas movies.

(answers may vary)

200

Where do people often gather to celebrate Christmas, including singing songs and lighting candles?

church

200

Where does Santa live?

North Pole

200

What are Calvin and Hobbes building?

snowmen

200
Where was Jesus born?

in a barn in Bethlehem

200

In the movie Elf, what is Will Ferrell's character's name?

Buddy

300

What joke clothing to people often wear to Christmas parties?

ugly Christmas sweaters


300

How does Santa travel?

flying sleigh with reindeer

300

What do people hang in front of their fireplaces that traditionally are filled with either treats or coal?

stockings

300

What were Jesus' parents' names?

Mary and Joseph

300

Where does the movie Elf take place?

New York City

400

What is it called when people walk around neighborhoods singing Christmas songs?

caroling

400

What does Santa wear?

a red suit

400

What type of tree do people usually use for Christmas trees?

pine

400

Who visited Jesus?

shepherds and 3 wise men

400

In the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what is the name of the little girl the Grinch encounters in the last house?

little Cindy Lou Hoo

500

Name 3 popular Christmas songs.

(answers may vary)
500

Name 2 other names for Santa.

St. Nic, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle

500

What plant with red berries is hung above doorways, under which people are supposed to kiss?

mistletoe

500

What 3 gifts did the wise men give Jesus?

gold, frankincense, and myrrh

500

What is the name of the kid who got left in the movie Home Alone?

Kevin McCallister