Christmas Carols
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100

This Christmas Carol takes us through the woods in a one horse open sleigh.

What is Jingle Bells

100

In this movie a boy in a pink bunny suit acquires a non-eye-safe weapon 

What is A Christmas Story

100

This folkloric name for Santa Claus refers back to a Greek bishop who preformed miracles in the 4th century.  

Who is Saint Nicholas 
100

This is the traditional good will gift to keep Santa fueled on his journey.

What are milk and cookies

100

Back when this author wrote the story, he never expected the Muppets' version to become one of the most popular iterations of his work.  

Who is Charles Dickens

200

On this evening, "all is calm and all is bright".  

What is Silent Night

200

This 1964 movie features James Stuart as George Bailey who wishes he had never been born

What is It's A Wonderful Life

200

This father of Tiny Tim asks his boss Scrooge for a day off on Christmas.  

Who is Bob Cratchit

200

This beverage's main ingredient was traditionally whisked together with milk, sugar, sherry, and nutmeg, and topped with a cherry.  

What is eggnog

200

This character falls asleep after a Christmas party, then battles the rat king and travels to the land of the sugar plum fairy.  

Who is Clara

300

On this day my true love gave me ladies dancing.   

What is the ninth day of Christmas

300

This is the name of the human who was raised by elves and named after a diaper brand label.

Who is Buddy

300

This character uncharacteristically pulled a sled while wearing antlers to deliver the anti-hero to Whoville. 

Who is Max

300

Served at the Christmas markets in Europe, this quaff was spiced, heated, and enjoyed by the Romans in the second century B.C.

What is gluwein (hot mulled wine)

300

A popular way to use up Christmas tree cuttings, this shape was actually fashioned by Pagans to represent Spring's rebirth.  

What are Wreaths

400

This Christmas carol demands treats from the rich, threatening not to leave until they are produced.  

What is We Wish You A Merry Christmas

400

This Christmas movie urges humans not to feed strange creatures after midnight.  

What is Gremlins

400

Renowned for his family vacations this character had his whole family into town for Christmas, including his uninvited cousin Eddie who shows up in an RV.  

Who is Clark Griswold

400

Rather than wine, the Swedes frequently use juice and syrup in this alcoholic Christmas time beverage.

What is Glögg

400

These were first invented by a choir master to keep choir boys occupied during long Christmas services, and were made into the shape of a shepherd’s crook to symbolize Jesus as the shepherd of his followers.

What are Candy Canes

500

Many argue whether there are nine or ten creatures in this song, the disputed last being named Olive.  

What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

500

Released in 1988, this action film is often regarded as a classic Christmas movie

What is Die Hard

500

Raiding Kevin McCallister's house, these two individuals wanted to score some Christmas loot but ended up getting incarcerated at the end.  

Who are Marvin and Harold

500

Frequently called Puerto Rican eggnog, this spiced beverage is made with rum, coconut milk, and condensed milk.  

What is Coquito

500

This plant did not gain popularity in the U.S. until the U.S. ambassador to Mexico imported it in 1826.  The Eck family in Los Angeles is responsible for 70% of the domestic market for the 70 million sold in the six weeks prior to Christmas.  

What are Poinsettias