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Non-Christmas Winter Holidays
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According to popular legend, this festive candy is shaped with a curve to resemble a shepherd's staff.

What is a candy cane?

100

In both the book and movie, Mr. Scrooges' first name is this.

Who is Ebenezer?

100

In France, this jolly gift-giver goes by a name that directly translates to “Father Christmas".

Who is Père Noël?

100

From the description in his song, Frosty the Snowman's face is decorated with these items.

What is corncob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made out of coal?

100

Many cultures honor this astronomical event, marking the return of the sun and the end of the year’s longest darkness.

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What is the Winter Solstice?

200

What started as a large piece of wood burned for good luck, this tradition evolved into a rolled sponge cake decorated to resemble its namesake.

What is a Yule Log?

200

On his journey in this Rankin/Bass stop-motion classic, Rudolph teams up with these two fellow misfits who help him along his journey.

Who are Hermy & Yukon Cornelius? (an elf and a prospector)

200

The city of Riga, Latvia claims to have decorated the very first one of these in 1510, starting a tradition that spread worldwide.

What is a Christmas Tree?

200

Shhh... this Christmas song holds the Guinness World Record for being the most recorded Christmas song in history with over 733 different versions recorded.

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What is Silent Night?

200

From lucky envelopes containing money and decorations to ward evil spirits, red is a prominent color in this East Asian holiday.

What is Chinese New Year?

300

Originating in Italy, this sweet, fluffy bread is typically enjoyed during the Christmas and New Year holidays around the world.

What is panettone?

300

In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Aunt Bethany’s gift wasn’t the only shocking surprise—this happened to her cat after an unfortunate encounter with the Christmas lights.

What is get electrocuted?

300

This scary horned figure from Alpine folklore is said to follow St. Nicholas around, terrorizing naughty children.

Who is Krampus?

300

All I Want for Christmas Is You has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide since its release in the 90's. But it first topped the Billboard Hot 100 in December of this year.

What is 2019?

300

The weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa starts and ends on these dates.

What is December 26 and January 1?

400

This warm beverage, often spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and citrus, has roots in European winter traditions and is commonly served at Christmas markets.

What is mulled wine?

400

In Home Alone, Kevin sets many clever traps, but perhaps the most effective was when he swung this household item from the stairwell to knock out the Wet Bandits.

🌟GIFTCARD QUESTION🌟

What is a paint can?

400

This Southeast Asian country begins its Christmas celebrations in September, creating the world’s longest Christmas season, which lasts until January.

What is the Philippines?

400

By the 12th day, your true love really outdid themselves—according to the famous carol, this marching band is the last gift you receive.

What are twelve drummers drumming?

400

Light some candles, spin a top, and enjoy some coin shaped treats with these three Hannukah items.

What are the menorah, dreidel, and gelt? (chocolate coins)