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100

What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair? 

I saw mommy kissing santa claus. 

100

What christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver? 

Tinsel

100

What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life? 

Fruitcake

100

Whats the name of Rudolph's Girlfriend in the "Rudolph the red nosed reindeer" television special? 

Clarice

100

The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military? 

The Marines

200

What is the german name for the song known in English as "O christmas tree" 

O Tannenbaum

200

The first artificial christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird? 

Goose

200

What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931? 

Coca-Cola

200

In the TV special "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" what three words best described the Grinch? 

Stink, Stank, Stunk

200

What do children typically get in their stockings if they're on the naughty list? 

a lump of coal

300

In " The chipmunk Song" what do the chipmunks want for christmas besides a plane that loops the loop? 

a hula hoop

300

In the early 1800s the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale? 

Hansel and Gretel

300

In the song "We wish you a merry christmas" what type of pudding is called for? 

Figgy Pudding

300

According to Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups? 

Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corns, and Syrup

300

According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime? 

Krampus

400

Who recorded the melancholy holiday hit "Hard Candy Christmas" in 1982

Dolly Parton

400

What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant? 

Mistletoe

400

True or False: Studies show that the average American gains three pounds over the holidays. 

False it is closer to one pound. 

400

In the nightmare before Christmas what does Jack Skellington mistakenly call Old St. Nick? 

Sandy Claws

400

In one American oddball tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree? 

A pickle
500

The song "Jingle Bells" was originally written to celebrate what holiday? 

Thanksgiving

500
What environmentalist U.S. president banned Christmas Trees at the White House? 

President Theodore Roosevelt

500

In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC? 

Japan- it began in the early 1970s, KFC has been marketing chicken as the country's Christmas meat.

500

What 1964 science fiction film featuring Old St. Nick is widely regarded as one of the worst movies ever made? 

Santa Claus Conquers the Martians

500

According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to St. Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers? 

Gold coins.