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100

What holiday is on the last day of December?

New Year's Eve

100

What is the candle holder for Hanukkah called?

Menorah 

100

What colors do we typically associate with Christmas?

Red and green

100

What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?

Kiss

100

ow do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?

Feliz Navidad

200

What is a dreidel? 

A four-sided top 

200

What was Frosty's nose made out of?

A button

200

Do more Americans get real or artificial Christmas tress?

Artificial 

200

What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?

Join in any reindeer games

200

When are the different candles on the menorah lit?

Each night during Hanukkah
300

What is Christmas a celebration of?

The birth of Jesus 

300

What does the word "Hanukkah" mean?

Dedication

300

What famous ballet has been performed through the Christmas season in NYC every year since 1954? 

The Nutcracker

300

What made Frosty the Snowman come to life?

His hate

300

What potato food is traditionally prepared during Hanukkah? 

Latkes

400

How many candles does a Hanukkah menorah hold?

9

400

Santa has 8 reindeer (not including Rudolf). Name 4 of them. 

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen

400

What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie?

Home Alone

400

In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?

Treat every day like Christmas

400

What holiday is celebrated in the UK on December 26th?

Boxing Day

500

Many celebrations occur near the shortest day of the year. What is this day called?

Winter Solstice 

500

The story goes, the three wiseman gave baby Jesus three gifts shortly after his birth. Gold, frankincense, and something else. What was the third gift? 

Myrrh

500

What is Kwanzaa?

Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture that lasts for seven days. It ends on 1 January with the giving of gifts and sharing of a meal.

500

In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, what was the first name of Scrooge?

Ebenezer

500

Which three colors are used in Kwanzaa?

Black, red, and green (Fun fact: Black symbolizes the African people, red is for the struggle, and green is for the rich land of Africa.)