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100

In Home Alone, Kevin McCallister's family is headed to this European city for Christmas vacation.

Paris, France

100

In "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what did my true love give to me on the eighth day?

8 Maids a Milkin

100

What country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany

100

What is Santa Claus's wife called?

Mrs. Clause

100

What plant do people traditionally kiss under during the holiday season? (Answer: Mistletoe)

Mistletoe
200

This character, played by Tim Allen, famously becomes Santa Claus after reading an oath.

Scott Calvin

200

The animated special A Charlie Brown Christmas ends with the kids singing this carol.

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

200

What fruit is traditionally placed in Christmas stockings?

Orange

200

What real-life person is Santa Claus based on?

St. Nicholas

200

I'm a favorite holiday dessert, often served with sherry, custard, and fruit.

Trifle

300

In Elf, Buddy's first rule of "The Code of Elves" is to treat every day like this.

Treat every day like Christmas

300

This Bing Crosby classic from Holiday Inn won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1942.

White Christmas

300

In Japan, many people eat this fast-food chain's chicken for Christmas dinner.

KFC 

300

In Frosty the Snowman, what magical item brings the snowman to life?

Magic hat

300

Which sweet treats were designed to resemble the shepherds’ crooks from the Nativity story?

Candy canes

400

The burglars in Home Alone are known as the Wet Bandits, named after a prank involving this liquid.

Water

400

The snowman in the song "Winter Wonderland" is known as this.

Parson Brown

400

What does the "X" in "Xmas" stand for?

Greek letter Chi (Χ), representing Christ

400

What are the names of the three reindeer whose names start with 'D'?

Dasher, Dancer, Donner

400

What three gifts did the wise men bring to the baby Jesus?

Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh

500

This magical department store is the focus of Miracle on 34th Street.

Macy's Department Store

500

What classic holiday tune features the lyrics, "He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake"?

Santa Clause in Comin' to Town

500

What is the name of the half-goat, half-demon creature from European folklore who punishes naughty children?

Krampus

500

What department store created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

Montgomery Ward

500

What were the first artificial Christmas trees made of?

Dyed goose feathers