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100

What country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany

100

In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of Jack Skellington's ghost dog?

Zero

100

In the song “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer”, what “incriminating” evidence was left on Grandma’s back?

Claus marks

100

In the UK, what is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?

A silver coin

100

The “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?

WWI

200

What is the name of the traditional Italian Christmas cake, known for its light texture and sweetness?

Panettone

200

Which actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?

Tom Hanks

200

The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written for what holiday?

Thanksgiving

200

According to folklore in Austria and other surrounding countries, what horned figure punishes bad children?

Krampus

200

What modern day country was Saint Nicholas born in?

Turkey

300

Nova Scotia has donated a tree every year since 1971 to which US city to thank them for their help after the Halifax Explosion?

  1. Boston

300

What holiday movie sequel features a cameo by Donald Trump?

Home Alone 2

300

What Christmas song was originally condemned by the Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

300

In which country do people traditionally eat KFC for Christmas dinner?

Japan

300

Which famous German Christian reformer is credited with being the first person to put lights on a Christmas tree?

Martin Luther

400

Which one of these is not the name of one of the Wise Men: Balthazar, Caspar, Gilgamesh, Melchoir.

Gilgamesh

400

In Frosty the Snowman, the animated movie, what is the first thing he says when he comes to life?

Happy Birthday

400

Which Christmas song holds the record for being the best-selling single of all time?

"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby

400

Jólabókaflóð, or "Yule Book Flood" where people exchange books on Christmas Eve and spend the night reading originates in what country?

Iceland

400

The first artificial Christmas tree was made out of the feathers of what bird in the 19th century?

Goose

500

The first known use of "Xmas" was in what century?

The 16th century

500

In Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy the Elf?

Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup

500

Which Christmas song is recognized by Guinness World Records as the most recorded song in history?

"Silent Night"

500

The word for the Christmas season originates from what ancient Germanic pagan holiday?

Yuletide/yule

500

When was the first Christmas card sent?

1843