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n the 2003 Christmas comedy Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?
The Code of Elves' first rule is "Treat every day like Christmas."
According to legend, what holiday goodies were shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff, as a way to remind children of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus?
Candy canes
The Grinch is as cuddly as a ______?
Cactus
On the 7th day of Christmas my true love gave to me ...
Seven swans a swimming, six geese a-laying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three french hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.
Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
The Elf on the Shelf
In the 2009 animated version of the film A Christmas Carol what is the name of Bob Crachit's son?
Tiny Tim
What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?
KFC fried chicken
The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but its original meant ___ in Latin?
Birth
What is another name for the song "O Tannenbaum?"
O Christmas Tree
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
In the 2004 Christmas comedy Christmas with the Kranks, what country does the Kranks' daughter leave for on the day after Thanksgiving, causing them to decide to forego Christmas festivities?
The Kranks' daughter heads off to Peru.
In the TV series Friends, what savoury ingredients does Rachel put in her English trifle that causes the others to be unimpressed?
Beef, peas and onions
The Poinsettia, with its red and green foliage, is native to _____
Mexico
As you finish singing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," what desert do you ask for?
Figgy Pudding
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
In the 2008 film Four Christmases, what are the central couple's first names (played by Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon)?
Vince Vaughn's character and Reese Witherspoon's character are named Brad and Kate, respectively.
Back in Tudor times, what did women who wanted to find a husband eat in the hope of finding a partner?
Gingerbread men
______ is a Christmas Eve staple in Sweden and is watched by millions of Swedes every year.
Donald Duck
What popular holiday song was written during the Cuban missile crisis and was a plea for peace?
Do You Hear What I Hear?
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
In the 2000 feature film version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what was the name of the mountain range where Whoville was located?
The mountain range is called "The Pontoos."
Which tin of chocolates often found at Christmas features ‘the purple one’?
Quality Street
_____ is traditionally found under the icing of a Christmas cake.
Marzipan
James Pierpont who penned, “Jingle Bells” and originally called the song “One Horse Open Sleigh,” originally wrote the song to celebrate which holiday?
Thanksgiving
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?
Krampus