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In what carol can you find the phrase, "Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh"?

Jingle bells

100

What gifts did the wise men bring Jesus?

Gold, frankincense, myrrh

100

What is the name of the bishop who inspired the Santa Clause legend?

Saint Nicholas

100

In a Christmas Carol, how many ghosts visit Scrooge?

Four--Marley, Past, Present and Future

100

You might be having Christmas ham (or Roast Beef) for dinner, but in Whoville, they're carving up what enviable centerpiece?

Roast Beast

200

In what carol can you find the phrase, "Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till he appeared, and the soul felt its worth"?

Oh Holy Night

200

What does the title "Emmanuel" mean?

"God with us"

200

What food item do carolers ask for in We Wish You a Merry Christmas?

Figgy pudding

200

The Grinch is as cuddly as a __________

Cactus

200

In what year was the oldest known surviving fruitcake baked?

1878 by a woman named Fidelia Ford

300

In what carol can you find the phrase, "Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled"?

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

300

Which of Mary's cousins had a child even though she was barren?

Elizabeth

300

Who wrote the popular novel, A Christmas Carol?

Charles Dickens

300

According to legend, what shape is the candy cane supposed to be based on?

The shepherd's crook

300

In the movie Elf, what does Buddy claim are the 4 food groups? Name at least 2

Candy canes, candy, syrup, and candy corns

400

In what carol can you find the phrase, "And the mountains in reply, echoing their joyous strains"?

Angels We Have Heard On High

400

What king ruled over Judea when Jesus was born and later attempted to kill Jesus?

Herod

400

What holiday is celebrated in December to commemorate the rededication of the Jewish temple in the second century BC?

Hanukkah

400

What is the most popular tree topper?

Angel (star is still second)

400

What is the most popular fruit worldwide?

Cranberries

500

In what carol can you find the phrase, "Oh tidings of comfort and joy"?

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

500

What famous king was Jesus descended from?

David

500

Which character says, "That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown" in A Charlie Brown Christmas?

Linus

500

Which state was the first to recognize Christmas as a holiday?

Alabama

500

Where did the idea for gingerbread houses originate?

Germany (16th century)