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100

In the well known movie "Elf", Buddy says that the best way to spread Christmas cheer is:

Singing loud for all to hear. 

100

Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on?

The Christian bishop St. Nicholas

100

In Santa Baby, what car does the singer ask for?

A '54 convertible, light blue.

100

Should you meet another person beneath this plant, the rule is you must kiss.

Mistletoe 

100

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

Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup

200

What is the name of the Grinch's loyal dog?

Max

200

What year did Christmas become a national holiday? 

1870

On June 24, 1870, President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation declaring December 25 a national holiday.

200

 In the song "Winter Wonderland," what do we call the snowman?

Parson Brown 

200

What popular Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch”?

Egg nog 

200

How many ghosts visit Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”?

4

300

What does Clark Griswold hope to buy with his big Christmas bonus in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?

A pool. 

300

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

World War I

300

In the Twelve Days of Christmas, what are there eleven of?

Pipers piping

300

Which fruit was traditionally put in Christmas stockings in the 19th century?

Oranges 

300

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

Coca-Cola

400

What's the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

Home Alone

400

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany 

400

What beloved Christmas song was recorded by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano in 1970?

Feliz Navidad

400

What Christmas decoration was initially made from strands of silver?

Tinsel

400

What environmentalist U.S. president banned Christmas trees at the White House?

President Theodore Roosevelt

500

What Christmas delicacy aboard the Polar Express gets its own musical number?

Hot Chocolate 

500

In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?

Turkey

500

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

"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" 

500

Which country traditionally eats KFC on Christmas? 

Japan

500

In the 1966 television special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what monster movie legend did the voice for the Grinch?

Boris Karloff