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100

Who played George Bailey in "It's A Wonderful Life"?

Jimmy Stewart

100

Which country introduced the tradition of candy canes and gingerbread houses to the US?

Germany

100

What type of cake is commonly eaten on Christmas?

Fruitcake

100

What is brought on the 7th day of Christmas according to the song "12 Days of Christmas)

Seven swans-a-swimming

100

What is the average age when children stop believing in Santa?

8

200

What is the place where unwanted toys live called in Rudolph the Red-nose Reindeer?

The Island of Misfit Toys

200

What is the evil central-European Christmas creature, the opposite of St. Nick?

Krampus

200

What Christmas beverage is also known as "milk punch"?

Eggnog

200

Name all 9 of Santa's Reindeer.

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Ruldolph

200

What century does the term "Xmas" date back to?

1500s

300

What is the most watched Christmas movie of all time?

(Hint: released in 1990, first of six movies)

Home Alone

300

When does Russian Orthodox Christmas take place?

January 7th

300

What was the first sweet treat associated with Christmas?

Gingerbread

300

What classic Christmas song was originally written as a Thanksgiving song?

"Jingle Bells"

300

What were the first and last states in the US to make Christmas a national holiday?

Alabama (first) and Oklahoma (second)

400

What’s the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” television special?

Clarice

400

What country traditionally eats KFC on Christmas?

(Hint: Asia)

Japan

400

What use were candy canes originally invented for?

Keeping children quiet during church.

400

What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?

"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause"

400

What brand was influential in making Santa's coat red?

Coca-cola

500

What was the first Christmas movie ever made?

(Hint: 1905)

The Night Before Christmas (1905)

500

During what era in the US did leaving milk and cookies out for Santa emerge?

The Great Depression
500

Which bird was traditionally eaten during medieval Christmas?

Peacock

500

What is generally the most well-known Christmas album?

Elvis' Christmas Album

500

Which popular Christmas gift during WWII when wet revealed maps of escape routes?

Playing Cards