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100

How many ghosts show up in "A Christmas Carol"?

Four

100

What traditional holiday food is made in abundance every year, yet you will find most people dislike?

Fruitcake

100

Christmas is based on this Pagan holiday

Yule

100

What holiday song is played during the talent show in "Mean Girls"?

Jingle Bell Rock

100

What fairytale were the first gingerbread houses inspired by?

Hansel & Gretel 

200

In "Elf", Buddy answers his dad's phone with this 7-word question

Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color?

200

What popular holiday drink do people tend to "spike"?

Eggnog

200

What century did Christmas become a federal holiday?

(Bonus if you get the decade)

1800s

1870

200

In 1978, this franchise released a holiday special that became worst rated content (of the franchise) to this day

Star Wars

200

What action movie is debated on whether or not it's a Christmas movie? 

Die Hard

300

In "Home Alone", where were the McCallisters going on vacation to?

Paris

300

What is the symbolism behind the colors AND the shape of candy canes?

Shaped like a J for Jesus (upside down is a Shepherd's staff)

White - purity, red - blood of Christ

300

The Roman festival that Christmas took many traditions from

Saturnalia

300

How much does Mariah Carey make each year only from "All I Want for Christmas is You"?

3 million dollars

300

What was the first company to use Santa in advertising?

Coca-Cola

400

In "The Santa Clause", what is the name of Tim Allen's character (not Santa, his human name)

Scott Calvin

400

In "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", what food is mentioned?

Figgy Pudding

400

What country did the Saint inspiration for Santa Claus originate?

Turkiye

400

In "Winter Wonderland", who do they pretend the snowman is?

Parson Brown

400

What does the main elf in Rudolph want to be instead of a toy maker?

A dentist

500

This is Ralphie's little brother's name in "A Christmas Story"

Randy

500

What country usually celebrates Christmas dinner with KFC?

Japan

500

Why did the Romans/Pagans light Yule trees on the Solstice?

Symbolize the end of darkness and coming of the light
500

How much do Americans spend on Christmas every year (gross total, not per person)?

2023 - $964.4 Billion

500

How many gifts in total were given during the 12 Days of Christmas?

364

(1 + 3 + 6 + 10 + 15 + 21 + 28 + 36 + 45 + 55 + 66 + 78)