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100

Children leave this tasty treat for Santa on Christmas Eve.

Milk and Cookies

100

Will Ferrell played the oversized North Pole adoptee who sets off to find his father in this 2003 Christmas classic.

Elf

100

Edible houses with candy decorations are made from this traditional baked substance.

Gingerbread house

100

 According to the song “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” how many times does Santa check his list?

Twice

100

Which legendary Christmas holiday figure, known for punishing naughty children, is part of Austrian folklore and Krampuslauf traditions?

Krampus

200

 This is the true number of Santa’s reindeer in the Christmas poem T’was the Night Before Christmas.

Eight (Rudolph doesn't count)

200

When the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas, his heart grows this number of sizes.

Three

200

This beverage giant was the first company to use Santa Claus in an advertising campaign.

Coca-Cola

200

In “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” the singer tells children, “You better not cry” and “You better not _____.”

Pout

200

This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America.

Poinsettia

300

 During the holidays, this famous New York City landmark features a colossal Christmas tree and a popular ice-skating rink.

Rockefeller Center

300

Rather than dining on turkey, the Whos in Whoville in Dr. Seuss’s Christmas classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” enjoy this descriptively named main dish.

Roast Beast

300

Which milk based beverage is available around the Christmas holidays and comes in both alcoholic and non alcoholic versions?

Eggnog

300

Who sang “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?

Mariah Carey

300

How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?

Feliz Navidad

400

This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.

Elf on the Shelf

400

In 1994’s “The Santa Clause,” Tim Allen’s character takes over as Santa after this accident kills the original Santa Clause.

Falling off the roof

400

What fruit was originally put in Christmas stockings?

Oranges

400

 In the song “Jingle Bells,” what do they ride?

One-horse open sleigh


400

The tradition of using a decorated tree as a symbol of Christmas began in this European country.

Germany

500

Everyone knows the mistletoe tradition. What color are the berries on the plant?

White

500

 In the classic stop-motion animation Christmas special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Hermie the Elf would rather be this as an occupation.

Dentist

500

Consumers buy an estimated two million of these sugary Christmas loaves each year, a surprising amount for a dessert many people love to hate.

Fruitcake

500

What brings Frosty the Snowman to life?

Hat

500

A witch drops presents down chimneys in this European country’s Christmas traditions.

Italy