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200

In Home Alone, the McCallister family is planning to spend Christmas in ___________?

Where is Paris?

200

In Jingle Bells, what kind of sleigh is mentioned?

What is a one-horse open sleigh?

200

What traditional Christmas plant is associated with kissing in many English-speaking countries?

What is Mistletoe?

200

What beverage became associated with Christmas in the 19th century?

What is Eggnog?

200

What plant is known as the “Christmas flower”?

What is the Poinsettia?

400

In the 1969 animated Frosty, what were Frosty’s first words after coming to life? 

What is "Happy Birthday"?

400

What Christmas carol mentions “figgy pudding”?

What is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"?

400

What traditional Christmas drink is made with milk, eggs, sugar, and often nutmeg or cinnamon?

What is Eggnog?

400

What was the original color of Santa Claus’s suit in early illustrations before red became standard?

What is Green?

400

Which department store is Miracle on 34th Street based on?

What is Macey's?

600

In A Christmas Story, what does Santa say to Ralphie when he says he wants a BB gun for Christmas? 

What is "You’ll shoot your eye out.” ?

600

That's Frosty the Snowman
He's a jolly, happy soul
With a _____ _______, and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal

What is corncob pipe?

600

In Austria, which figure accompanies Saint Nicholas to punish naughty children during the holiday season?

Who is Krampus?

600

Who is credited with popularizing the modern image of Santa Claus in red and white?  

Who is Coca-Cola artist Haddon Sundblom?

600

Which fairy tale were the first gingerbread houses inspired by?

What is Hansel & Gretal?

800

In The Santa Clause movie, what is the name of the head elf at the North Pole? 

Who is Bernard?

800

“O Holy Night” was composed by Adolphe Adam in which country?

Where is France?

800

In Denmark, what small figurine is traditionally placed on top of the Christmas tree?

What is a Star or Angel?

800

In what country did the Christmas Tree first become popular?

What is Germany? 

In the 16th century

800

What classic ballet is performed during the holiday season?

What is the Nutcracker? 

1000

In Nightmare Before Christmas, what are the names of the three trick-or-treaters (also known as Boogie’s Boys) who kidnap Santa Claus?

Who are Lock, Shock and Barrel?

1000

In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many swans are a-swimming?

What is Seven?

1000

An ________ calendar, from the German word, is used to count the days down in anticipation of Christmas.

What is advent?

1000

What was the first Christmas gifts (3) recorded in history? 

Hint: It was given to the Christ child.

What was Gold, frankincense, and myrrh given to baby Jesus?

1000

In Victorian Christmas traditions, bells were rung to chase away what?

What are evil spirits or bad luck?

1200

This type of animal blocks the Polar Express on its way to the North Pole.

What is Caribou?

1200

Here We Come A-Wassailing is traditionally associated with what activity?  

What is Going door to door singing for treats?

1200

In Japan, what food item has become so popular on Christmas that it is considered a nationwide tradition?

What is Fried chicken (KFC)?

1200

Which famous Christmas song was written during the American Civil War?

What was Jingle Bells?

1200

What year was the first recorded Christmas Celebration?

What is 336 AD? *In Rome*

1400

In the 1964 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Hermey didn't want to be an elf. He wanted to be a __________. 

What is a dentist?

1400

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was written for which company?

What is Montgomery Ward?

Rudolph was created in 1939 to help sell holiday coloring books.

1400

In which country do people traditionally hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree for a prize?

Where is Germany?

1400

What historical event caused many Americans to celebrate Christmas quietly or secretly during the 17th century?

What is the Puritan bans on the holiday?

1400
What U.S. State is home to a town named Santa Clause?

What is Indiana?