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100

In this film, a child is unintentionally left behind while his family departs for an international Christmas vacation.

What is Home Alone? 
100

This song includes the repeated phrase "fa la la la la" in its chorus. 

What is Deck the Halls? 

100

This Gospel opens with the account of Jesus’ birth.

What is Luke? 

100

This evergreen plant is commonly brought indoors and decorated during the Christmas season.

What is a Christmas Tree? 

100

On Christmas Eve, many children leave these three things for Santa Claus and the reindeers to enjoy during their visit.

What are milk, cookies, and carrots? 

200

This movie centers on a man portraying Santa Claus whose identity is tested in a courtroom setting. 

What is Miracle on 34th Street? 

200

This Christmas song was originally written as a Thanksgiving tune and later adapted for the holiday season. 

What is Jingle Bells? 

200

This town is identified as the birthplace of Jesus.

What is Bethlehem? 

200

This figure, celebrated on December 6 in parts of Europe, is known for secretly giving gifts.

Who is Saint Nicholas? 

200

In many countries, this sweet bread studded with dried fruit and nuts is traditionally eaten at Christmas.

What is fruitcake/Christmas cake? 
300

This action film takes place during a Christmas party in a LA office building. 

What is Die Hard? 

300

In this song, the narrator reflects on childhood memories while watching snow fall on Christmas Day.

What is White Christmas? 

300

These individuals were the first to receive the angel’s announcement of Jesus’ birth.

Who are the shepherds? 

300

This tradition marks the beginning of the Christmas season in many churches, starting four Sundays before Christmas.

What is Advent? 

300

This holiday treat was created in the 17th century in Europe and was originally a simple stick of sugar before taking its iconic bent shape.

What is a candy cane? 

400

In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, this character's holiday bonus is replaced with a one-year membership to the Jelly of the Month Club. 

Who is Clark Griswold? 

400

This carol includes the line “The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.”

What is O Little Town of Bethlehem? 

400

This prophetic title, quoted in Matthew, means “God with us.”

What is Emmanuel?

400

In Japan, this fast-food chain has become a popular tradition to eat on Christmas Eve.

What is KFC?

400

This creamy, spiced beverage made with milk, eggs, sugar, and often alcohol is a classic Christmas drink.

What is egg nog? 

500

This individual provides the adult narration in A Christmas Story and is also the source of the original stories. 

Who is Jean Shepherd? 

500

This song describes gifts brought by travelers from the East

What is We Three Kings? 

500

This Roman emperor issued the decree that led Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem.

Who is Caesar Augustus? 

500

This decade marks the beginning of the tradition of the giant Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City.

What is the 1930s? 

500

This traditional spiced Christmas treat is made from a sweet, dark dough flavored with cinnamon, cloves, and molasses, and can be shaped into cookies, cakes, or houses.

What is gingerbread?