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100
This traditional German carol was translated into English as "Oh, Christmas Tree."
What is "O Tannenbaum"?
100
What festive plant is traditionally kissed under?
Mistletoe.
100
What is the name of the rabbit in the magic hat in "Frosty the Snowman"?
Hocus Pocus
100
What is the most popular religious tree topper on a Christmas Tree?
Angel
100
During which season does Australia celebrate Christmas?
Summer
200
In "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," the singer claims that he/she will not touch the Grinch with a pole that is this length.
What is thirty-nine-and-a-half feet. (39 1/2)
200
Santa's real name.
What is Kris Kringle?
200
Who is Clarence's superior angel who sends him to help George Bailey?
Joseph
200
How many candles are a part of a traditional Advent Crown?
5 candles
200
From what country does the poinsettia originally come from?
Mexico
300
In "Do You Hear What I Hear," what does the "Mighty King" tell the "people everywhere" that they need to do?
Pray for peace
300
The "mount" where the Grinch lives.
What is Mount Crumpit
300
When he fails to correctly construct an Etch-a-Sketch, what does Buddy the Elf call himself?
A Cotton-Headed-Ninny-Muggins
300
In 1931, which commercial company first created the image of the red-suited, classic Santa that we commonly know today?
Coca-cola
300
In Italy, what takes the place of the Christmas tree?
A yule log
400
In Eartha Kitt's "Santa Baby," what kind of car does she ask for?
Light Blue, '54 Convertible
400
Name 5 of the figures traditionally recognized with the Nativity Scene.
Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, Shepherds, Wisemen (will also accept Angels, Star, camels, sheep)
400
In "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," what makes the Jack-in-the-Box a misfit toy?
He is a "Charlie"-in-the-Box.
400
What year did Frank Capra release the classic movie "It's a Wonderful Life?"
1946
400
In England, what do they celebrate the day after Christmas?
Boxing Day
500
Name the gifts from all the 12 Days of Christmas (in order with the correct number of each)
12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords-a-leaping, 9 ladies dancing, 8 maids-a-milking, 7 swans-a-swimming, 6 geese-a-laying, 5 golden rings, 4 calling birds, 3 French hens, 2 turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.
500
Name all 8 of Santa's reindeer. (not Rudolph)
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen.
500
Name the four ghost/spirits who visit Ebenezer Scrooge.
Jacob Marley, the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Future.
500
The word "wassail" comes from the Anglo-Saxon phrase "waes hael." What does this phrase mean?
Good Health
500
Name 2 names for "Santa Claus" from around the world.
Father Christmas (UK), Pere Noel (Belgium/France), Dun Che Lao Ren (China), Babbo Natale (Italy), Hoteiosho (Japan), Kanakaloka (Hawaii), Weihnachtsmann (Germany), etc. [St. Nicholas may be accepted as well]