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In Home Alone (1990), where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
Bethlehem
Which three reindeer have a name starting with D?
Dasher, Dancer and Donner
What snack is often left out for Santa with milk?
Cookies
What brings Frosty the Snowman to life?
A Magical Hat
How did Buddy in Elf get his name?
The elves named him after the brand name on his disposable diaper: Little Buddy Diapers.
When is Eastern Orthodox Christmas?
January 7th
Which company started to feature the modern-looking Santa in its ads in the 1930s?
Coca- cola
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
Which Christmas song do the Plastics sing at the winter talent show in Mean Girls?
Jingle Bell Rock
In the Holiday, what song does Amanda sing to when she gets to Iris's cottage?
Mr. Brightside by the Killers
What old Christmas tradition signals to people passing by that the residents of a house are Christian?
Putting candles in the window
The Nutcracker was composed by who?
Tchaikovsky
What nut is famously roasted and sold by street vendors during the Christmas season?
Chesnuts
In “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”, what is the Grinch described as having in his smile?
Termites in his teeth
In It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets its wings
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?
Birth
Which Brothers Grimm fairy tale helped popularize gingerbread houses?
Hansel and Gretel
What gives gingerbread its characteristic dark color?
Molasses
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, how many total gifts are given?
364
What year did White Christmas come out?
1954
Christmas became a federal holiday in the United States on what day and year?
June 26, 1870
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What country created the tradition of leaving a rice pudding for Christmas elves?
Scandinavian Countries
What Christmas song holds the record as the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas By: Bing Crosby