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100

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

What is an old silk hat 

100

What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?

What is The Nutcracker 

100

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

What is Fruitcake 

100

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

What is Coca-Cola 

100

 What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special?

What is Clarice 

200

What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?

What is Feliz Navidad 

200

What’s the name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?

What is The Griswolds 

200

What is the name of the traditional English drink made of wine and spices, commonly consumed during Christmas?

What is Mulled Wine

200

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

What is Hansel and Gretel 

200

Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?

What is the Elf on the Shelf 

300

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

What is “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” 

300

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

What is Bah humbug!

300

Which fruit is traditionally placed inside Christmas stockings?

What is an Orange 

300

The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?

What is World War I 

300

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

What is The Marines 

400

What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?

What is a White Christmas 

400

What cartoon character’s name is used to indicate a small, thin, or just plain undesirable Christmas tree?

What is Charlie Brown 

400

From what country did cinnamon sticks originate from?

What is Sri Lanka 

400

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

What is Krampus 

400

What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

What is Mistletoe 

500

What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?

What is“Jingle Bells” 

500

In what decade did NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command, formerly CONAD) start tracking Santa on Christmas Eve?

What is The 1950’s (specifically 1955) 

500

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

What is Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup 

500

What word for the Christmas season derives from an ancient Germanic pagan holiday?

What is Yuletide (or Yule) 

500

Name the animatronic cassette-playing bear toy that every kid wanted for Christmas in the mid 80s.

What is Teddy Ruxpin