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Which country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
100
What snack is traditionally left out for Santa?
Cookies & milk
100
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
100
What plant is known as the “Christmas flower”?
Poinsettia
100
Name the song:
The Twelve Days of Christmas
100
Where can you find the famous Christmas tree in New York during the holiday season?
Rockefeller Center
200
How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh (including Rudolph)?
9
200
What sweet treat is shaped like a shepherd’s staff?
Candy Cane
200
Name this movie:
Christmas Vacation
200
What classic ballet is performed during the holiday season?
The Nutcracker
200
What song begins with “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”?
“The Christmas Song”
200
What decade did NORAD begin tracking Santa?
The 1950s
300
What color are mistletoe berries?
White
300
What is the drink made from eggs and milk?
Eggnog
300
What does Ralphie want for Christmas in A Christmas Story?
A Red Ryder BB gun
300
What do you break open at British Christmas dinners?
Christmas crackers
300
What is Frosty’s nose made of?
A button
300
What are the two most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
400
What is the name of the season leading up to Christmas?
Advent
400
Name this dessert:
Yule Log
400
What does Buddy the elf put on his spaghetti?
Maple syrup
400
What three gifts did the Wise Men bring?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
400
Which three reindeer have a name starting with D?
Dasher, Dancer and Donner
400
What year did the Christmas Tickle Me Elmo craze occur?
1996
500
Who was the first U.S. president to publicly celebrate Christmas at the White House?
Thomas Jefferson
500
What is the pie that is often served at Christmas in the UK?
Mince pie
500
In Home Alone, where is Kevin’s family traveling for Christmas?
Paris
500
Which U.S. state produces the most Christmas trees each year?
Oregon
500
Which holiday song Bing Crosby made famous?
White Christmas
500
What 1988 action movie takes place on Christmas Eve?
Die Hard
600
What was George Washington doing on Dec. 25, 1776?
Crossing the Delaware
600
In which country is it tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
600
What toy is Arnold Schwarzenegger trying to find in Jingle All the Way?
Turbo Man
600
Name this mythical Christmas creature from Germany:
Krampus
600
What type of Christmas does Elvis have if it’s not a white one?
A "Blue Christmas"
600
What company popularized Santa’s modern red suit?
Coca-Cola