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Famous Holiday Characters
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In this 1988 Christmas film, a young boy named Kevin defends his home from burglars after being accidentally left behind by his family during their Christmas vacation.

What is Home Alone?

100

The tradition of eating this sweet treat, shaped like a shepherd’s crook, is associated with Christmas in the UK.

What is a candy cane?

100

This 1984 holiday hit by Band Aid brought together many of the UK's top musicians to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.

What is "Do They Know It's Christmas?"

100

The modern-day image of Santa Claus was popularized by this company in the 1930s, featuring him in red and white with a jolly demeanor.

What is Coca-Cola?

100

This character from "The Nutcracker" is a beloved sugar-sweet ruler of the Land of Sweets, often portrayed as a ballerina.

Who is the Sugar Plum Fairy?

200

This 1978 animated special, based on a Dr. Seuss book, features a character who learns the importance of Christmas after trying to steal it from the Whos.

 What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

200

In Japan, it is customary to eat this fast-food restaurant’s fried chicken for Christmas dinner, a tradition popularized by a 1970s marketing campaign.

What is KFC?

200

In this 1970 holiday song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, the famous couple urges people to imagine a world of peace during the Christmas season.

What is "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"?

200

This famous poem, written in 1823, was first published anonymously and is often credited with defining much of the modern image of Santa Claus.

What is "The Night Before Christmas"?
 

200

The Grinch tried to steal Christmas from this cheerful town but eventually learned the true meaning of the holiday.

Who is Whoville?

300

This 1947 film features a department store Santa who claims to be the real Santa Claus, leading to a legal battle.

What is Miracle on 34th Street?

300

This traditional Christmas food, often served with fruit and nuts, was once served as a savory dish in medieval Europe.

What is Christmas pudding?

300

Written by Irving Berlin and first performed by Bing Crosby in 1942, this holiday classic mentions "snow" and "being home."

What is "White Christmas"?

300

This U.S. city is home to the largest Christmas tree in the country, a tradition that dates back to the early 20th century.

What is New York City? (Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree)

300

This holiday character is a spirit who brings warmth and joy to the home of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Who is the Ghost of Christmas Present?

400

This 2004 animated film, voiced by Tom Hanks, follows a boy who takes a magical train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.

What is The Polar Express?

400

This Mexican Christmas tradition includes a feast of tamales and the breaking of piñatas, often associated with family gatherings.

What is Nochebuena?

400

This 1984 holiday hit by Mariah Carey has become a modern Christmas classic, known for its catchy melody and soaring high notes.

What is "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?

400

In 1647, this country banned Christmas celebrations, citing them as pagan and immoral. The ban lasted for several years before being lifted in 1660.

What is England?

400

This holiday character had his own Christmas special, where he was given a magic coat and goes on a journey to spread holiday cheer.

Who is The Little Drummer Boy?

500

This 2005 film, starring Tim Allen, features a man who accidentally causes Santa’s sleigh to crash, and then is magically transformed into Santa Claus.

What is The Santa Clause?

500

In Austria and parts of Germany, this terrifying figure, often depicted with horns and a long tongue, is said to punish children who misbehave during the Christmas season.

Who is Krampus?

500

This 1963 Christmas song by the Ronettes describes the joy of spending Christmas with a loved one and has been a popular holiday hit.

What is "Sleigh Ride"?

500

The modern practice of sending Christmas cards began in this year, with the first commercially produced card designed by artist John Calcott Horsley.

What is 1843?

500

This figure from Scandinavian tradition is a mischievous Christmas elf who plays tricks and can either reward or punish children.

Who is Krampus?