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100

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

An old silk hat

100

What is the name of the Grinch's loyal dog?

Max

100

What was Tinsel originally made of?

Strands of silver

100

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

Fruitcake

100

What country was the Nutcracker first performed in?

Russia

200

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

“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”

200

What is the name of the Grinch's love interest in the live-action How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

Martha May

200

According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers?

Money, so people who are about to be sold into slavery can buy their freedom.

200

What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”

Eggnog

200

What Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

Mistletoe

300

In 1981, Bob and Doug McKenzie released their own version of a classic Christmas song. Which song is that?

The Twelve days of Christmas

300

What was the name of Scrooge's old partner in A Christmas Carol?

Jacob Marley

300

In what country is the tradition of the Christmas tree believed to have hailed from?

Germany

300

In what country is Christmas celebrated with KFC?

Japan

300

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

Charlie Brown

400

Which Christmas song holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling single of all time?

White christmas

400

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

Clarice

400

Where was the real-world St. Nicholas from?

Turkey

400

Plum Christmas pudding is traditionally made with 13 ingredients. Why?

To symbolize Christ and the apostles.

400

The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?

Goose

500

In ‘Winter Wonderland,’ who do we pretend the snowman is?

Parson Brown

500

Which reindeer do Jingle and Jangle take to Southtown, USA, in The Year Without a Santa Claus?

Vixen

500

What’s the name of the hot spiced cider that’s a yuletide tradition for many?

Wassail

500

Denmark’s traditional Christmas candy is made from marzipan and almonds. What’s its name?

Nougat

500

What’s the German name for the song known in English as “O Christmas Tree?”

“O Tannenbaum”