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100

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

Elf on the Shelf

100

“Miracle on 34th Street” centers on what real-life department store?

Macy's

100

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

An old silk hat

100

What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?

Tinsel

100

How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”

8

200

Which country was the first to use Christmas trees?

Germany

200

Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life?”

Jimmy Stewart

200

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

Jingle Bells

200

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

The Nutcracker

200

What are two other names for Santa?

Kris Kringle and Saint Nick

300

When was the first Christmas card sent?

1843

300

In the TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what three words best describe the Grinch?

Stink, Stank, Stunck

300

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

The 12 Days of Christmas
300

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

Hansel and Gretel

300

In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?

Turkey

400

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

1950's

400

In the 1964 classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what was the name of Rudolph’s faithful elf companion?

Hermey

400

Of all the popular Christmas songs, which is the best-selling single of all time?

White Christmas

400

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

Coca-Cola

400

Which country did eggnog come from?

England

500

Which was the last US state to declare an official holiday for Christmas?

Oklahoma

500

What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause?

Scott Calvin

500

In what country did Silent Night originate?

Austria

500

What was the first year that the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was put up?

1933

500

What is a ‘Bûche de Noël’, commonly eaten in France at Christmas?

Yule Log