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100

In the first Home Alone, where did Kevin's family go on vacation?

Paris
100

Where did the Christmas tree idea originate?

Germany 

100

Finish this tune (on key): “ I just want you for my own…. More than you could ever know….”

"Make my wish come truuuuuuueeee ……. All I want for Christmas is youuuuuuuu"

100

Ginger bread houses were inspired by what story?

Hansel & Grettel

100

Which hub location has a large Christmas tree and ice rink in the city center?

NYC

200

Finish the line: "The best way to spread Christmas cheer..."

"...is singing loud for all to hear!"

200

How many candles are lit by the end of Hanukkah?

9
200

Finish the tune: "Oh, dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made you out of clay..."

"....And when you’re dry and ready
Oh Dreidel we shall play"

200

How many ghosts are there in Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol”?

4

200

Which hub has the Speedway Christmas which is ~4 miles of over 5 million lights?

Charlotte

300

Hermey the Elf stars alongside Rudolph in the classic 1964 claymation movie "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." What is Hermey’s dream career?

Dentist

300

What are the three candle colors used celebrating Kwanzaa?

red, black, green

300

What is the most commercially successful Christmas single of all time, based on worldwide sales?

Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” -- an estimated 50 million copies sold

300

This Christmas themed ballet features the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”

The Nutcracker

300

Which hub has a “12 days of Christmas” at the Arboretum?

Dallas

400

What are the four main food groups according to Buddy the Elf?

candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup

400

What food item (glass or real) is placed on a Christmas tree and on Christmas morning, the first person to find the food item on the tree receives an extra present from Santa Claus or is said to have a year of good fortune?

Pickle

400

What religion was the artist who wrote “Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” and “Holly Jolly Christmas”?

Jewish

400

What were the original Christmas ornaments before glass ornaments?

Apples

400

Chicago's CTA Holiday Train runs every winter, adorning the "L" train with bright lights and garland to commute Santa Claus around the city. This year, which CTA line was the first to feature the Holiday Train?

The Green Line

500

In this Christmas classic, Hans Gruber falls from the top of Nakatomi Plaza

Die Hard

500

What country has the tradition of eating KFC on Christmas Day?

Japan

500

What is the German name for the song known in English as “O Christmas Tree"?

"O Tannenbaum"

500

What year was Christmas celebrated for the first time on December 25th?

336 AD

500

Which hub location has a annual holiday market with hundreds of small businesses/vendors in “Seaport”?

Boston