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True or False

Thomas Eddison invented Christmas lights

False

It was his partner, Edward Johnson in 1882

100

True or False

Sugar plums always were made with plums

False

Plum used to mean any dried fruit

100

In Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, what did Hermey want to be?

A dentist

100

In which Christmas song do the lyrics mention "Tis the season to be jolly"?

"Deck the Halls"

100

What country is La Befana from?

Italy

200

The Christmas card originated in England in the ____ century...

The 19th century (1843)

200

The Romans exchanged this type of cookie on Saturnalia, thought to be the first Christmas cookie.

figs and dates

200

What is the highest grossing Christmas movie?

The Grinch (2018), it made $540 worldwide

200

What is the best selling Christmas single of all time?

"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby

200

How do you say "Merry Christmas" in french?

"Joyeux Noël" 

300

What emperor was crowned on Christmas Day?

Charlamagne

300

What city did Panettone originate?

Milan, Italy

300

What retail giant invented Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer?

Montgomery Ward

300

What Christmas song inspired a 2019 movie?

"Last Christmas" by Wham!

300

When do Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas?

January 6th

400

What was the first artificial Christmas tree made out of?

Goose feathers

400

What type of vegetable treats did early settlers in New England give on Christmas?

Carrot

400

What is the name of George Bailey's angle in It's a Wonderful Life?

Clarence

400

Who sang "Feliz Navidad"?  

José Feliciano

400

What country has the longest Christmas season in the world?

The Philippines, it starts in September
500

When did kissing under the mistletoe originate?

The 8th century

500

In Poland, how many dishes are served on Christmas?

12, symbolizing the 12 Apostles

500

What is the name of the earliest Christmas movie?

Santa Claus (1898)

500

Which famous carol includes the line "Born is the King of Israel"?  

"The First Noel"

500

In Poland, where is money hidden on Christmas?

Under the tablecloth