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In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
Which country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
Finish the lyric: “All I want for Christmas is ___.”
You
What red plant is known as the “Christmas flower”?
Poinsettia
What’s the term for frozen rain that forms small ice pellets?
Sleet
What’s the name of the Grinch’s loyal dog?
Max
What is the name of the figure from Austrian folklore who punishes naughty children at Christmas?
Krampus
Who originally sang "Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree"?
Brenda Lee
How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh (including Rudolph)?
Nine
What’s the record for the most snow to fall in a 24-hour period in the U.S.? (Hint: Over 70 inches!)
75.8 inches (Silver Lake, Colorado – 1921)
In The Santa Clause, what company does Scott Calvin work for before becoming Santa?
A toy company called B&R Toys
Which country celebrates Las Posadas to reenact Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter?
Mexico
What popular holiday song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
"Jingle Bells"
What beverage company helped shape Santa’s modern red-and-white image?
Coca-Cola
What is the name of the famous snowman who came to life after being given a magical hat?
Frosty the Snowman
In Elf, what’s the first rule of The Code of Elves?
Treat everyday like Christmas
What European country celebrates “La Befana,” a kind witch who delivers gifts to children on Epiphany Eve (January 5th)?
Italy
In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many French hens are given?
Three
What Christmas decoration was originally made from real silver strands?
Tinsel
What is the official first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere called?
The Winter Solstice
In It’s a Wonderful Life, what’s the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel?
Clarence
What Scandinavian folklore creature is said to protect homes at Christmas, often wearing a pointed hat?
Tomte or Nisse
Which Christmas carol was the first song ever broadcast from space?
"Jingle Bells"
In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born?
Turkey
According to folklore, what do people traditionally say to predict how harsh winter will be?
“The thicker the woolly bear’s stripe, the milder the winter.”