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100

In 1939, Robert L. May created a fictional story about Santa's most helpful animal companion. Using one of its body part to guide Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. What is the name of the story and the animal?

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

100

This local dish in neighbouring areas with significant ethnic Malay populations such as Singapore and Southern Thailand. The secret ingredient is coconut milk and pandan leaf.

Nasi Lemak

100

In 17 July 2014, a Malaysian Flight scheduled for Kuala Lumpur was shot down by Russian-backed forces. What was the airline number.

MH 17

100

This festival commemorates the recovery of Jerusalem and is observed for eight nights and days. First observed day is 25 December.

Hanukkah

100

Ip Man, John Wick, Mulan

Donnie Yen 甄子丹 

200

What type of tree are commonly used during the Christmas festive season?

Evergreen / Pines / Firs / Spruces

200

This sticky treat is the major cause of food choking in its native country, especially among the elderly. In 2010, the local food safety commission ranked it as one of the top causes of food-related choking. 

Mochi

200

The exact year when the Tokyo Olympics was held.

2022

200

This traditional Chinese holiday occurs on the fifth day and fifth month of the Chinese calendar. It commemorates Qu Yuan who was the beloved prime minister of the southern Chinese Chu State (楚国).

Dragon Boat Festival 端午节

200

When Harry Met Sally, Drop Dead Fred, Star Wars

Carrie Fisher

300

Every Christmas, this song ends up being the most streamed song on all music streaming platforms. Name the artist

Mariah Carey

300

This dish is made of dough made of scalded milk, butter and sugar. And is prepared according to several styles in specific town in America. The origins of the dish however is from Europe.

Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

300

In bowling, the maximum number of strikes a player can get in a single game.

12

300

This Spanish holiday is traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2. It's to pay respects and remembers friends and family members who have passed.

Dia De Los _______.

Dia De (los) Muertos , Day of the Dead 

300

Swades, Jawan, Pathaan

Shah Rukh Khan

400

Christmas is sometimes refer to as X-mas.  The 'X' comes from a Greek letter which is the first letter of the Greek word Christós, which became Christ in English. What is the name of the Greek Letter?

Chi, χ

400

The street food is most notably found in Philippines, Cambodia and Vietnam. While its not a "baby", most like to refer to it as a duck embryo.

Balut

400

The largest number in a Roulette Table

36

400

In 1965, Singapore left Malaysia to become an independent and sovereign state. What is the Day & Month of said separation. aka Singapore National Day

9 August

400

Snowpiercer, Fantastic Four, Knives Out

Chris Evans

500

A candy cane is a cane-shaped stick candy often associated with Christmastide[1] as well as Saint Nicholas Day. What is the country of origin?

Cologne, Germany

500

Ingredients: Chili broad bean paste, fermented black beans, chili oil, chili flakes, peppercorns, garlic, ginger.

Grandma really likes it.

Mapo Tofu 麻婆豆腐

500

The last four number to the GB Sales Office Telephone Number.

8899

500

Celebrated in Mid-April, this Thailand holidays is known as its annual water festival where people go onto the streets and have water fights. What is the name of the festival?

Songkran

500

The Irishman, Goodfellas, The Intern

Robert De Niro