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Christmas is the Christian feast that marks the birth of who?

Jesus

100

Which Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?

Tinsel

100

Which classic Christmas carol contains the lyric “Sleep in Heavenly Peace?”

Silent Night

100

Who stole Christmas?

The Grinch

100

What do children typically get in their stockings if they’re on the Naughty List?

Coal

200

Which daily midday prayer is based off the events of the Annunication?

The Angelus

200

Which Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

Mistletoe

200

In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of...

Pipers piping

200

In Mean Girls, which Christmas song do the Plastics get up on stage to perform?

Jingle Bell Rock

200

Who are Santa's helpers?

Elfs

300

Which gospel tells the story of Jesus' birth from Joseph's perspective?

Matthew

300

The Christmas tree started in which country?

Germany

300

According to the Rudolph Carol, how many reindeer does Santa have?

9

300

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

Hansel and Gretel

300

What do Swedish children leave for Santa Claus?

Coffee

400

What title is given to baby Jesus to signify his role as Saviour?

Emmanuel

400

Christmas date was chosen to align with which natural phenomena?

The Winter Solistice

400

In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?

An old silk hat

400

Which Christmas movie is highest-grossing?

The Grinch

400

Which country is St Nicholas (who Santa Claus is based on) from?

Turkey

500

According to Mark, how many magi visit Jesus?

0 - Birth Narrative not in Mark's Gospel

500

What do Japanese traditionally eat on Christmas day?

KFC Chicken

500

What is the best-selling Christmas song?

White Christmas

500

What phrase made popular by Scrooge in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations?

Bah Humbug!

500

If Santa is from the North Pole, which country probably would be be living in?

Greenland/Denmark