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100

It's the number of "la's" after "fa" in Deck the Halls.

What is eight?

100

When this film was aired on Nickelodeon in 1994, the song "I Hate Christmas" was cut. In 2001, "Keep Christmas With You" was cut.

What is Christmas Eve on Sesame Street?

100

Coca-Cola changed how we saw this holiday figure with a 1931 magazine ad, creating the red suit we know today. 

Who is Santa Claus?

100

Tchaikovsky scored a total of three ballets in his lifetime: The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and this avian production.

What is Swan Lake?

100

This multiple-named holiday is celebrated over a period of eight days.

What is Hanukkah?

200

It's the sticky dish requested in We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

What is figgy pudding?

200

It's the title of the first Peanuts Christmas special.

What is A Charlie Brown Christmas?

200

This holiday decoration traditionally represents a crown of thorns, with red berries standing in for Jesus' blood.

What is a wreath?

200

The original book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, much darker than the ballet, ends with Drosselmeyer's nephew proposing to this Clara-like character.

Who is Marie?

200

This celebration of black culture was first observed in 1966.

What is Kwanzaa?

300

This sleigh-riding song was originally composed for a Thanksgiving concert, though it's become one of the most popular Christmas tunes today.

What is Jingle Bells?

300

The string of obscenities said by the main character of this film was scripted, word for word.

What is A Christmas Story?

300

Though over 90% of Americans celebrate Christmas, only about half attend this on the 25th.

What is church?

300

In a Mickey Mouse version of The Nutcracker, the Mouse King is portrayed by this character.

Who is Donald Duck?

300

This holiday, celebrated on December 23, could be considered a parody of Christmas.

What is Festivus?

400

This festive tune is the most well-known example of a cumulative song.

What is The Twelve Days of Christmas?

400

The prosthetic makeup for this film took two hours to apply and one hour to remove, and the actor wearing it felt so confined he sought out CIA torture-resistance techniques.

What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

400

Contrary to its charming reputation, the Germanic word for this holiday decoration translates to "dung on a twig." 

What is mistletoe?

400

The Nutcracker marked the first use of this instrument in an orchestral score, heard most prominently in the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

What is the celesta?

400

Though it originated as a day to give to the poor, this day-after holiday has become more like a second Black Friday.

What is Boxing Day?

500

This recent classic has been re-recorded twice, subtitled "(Extra Festive)" and "(SuperFestive!)" 

What is All I Want for Christmas is You?

500

Several traffic accidents occurred during the filming of this 2003 movie due to drivers being distracted by the main character.

What is Elf?

500

Though Jesus' birth is celebrated on December 25th, most historians believe he was actually born sometime in this season.

What is spring?

500

When Marius Petipa fell ill, his assistant Lev Ivanov took over this job for the original ballet.

What is the choreographer?

500

This celebration dates back over 4000 years, with Julius Caesar being the first to declare it a national holiday.

What is New Year's?