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100

What is the name of the actor who plays Buddy in the movie, Elf?

Will Ferrell

100

In the second chapter of Luke, what is the reason given for Mary and Joseph being in Bethlehem when Jesus is born?

A census

100

What is the winter sport that evolved from skateboarding and surfing?

Snowboarding

100

"Frosty the Snowman, was a jolly happy soul, with a corncob pipe and _____________, and two eyes made out of coal."

A button nose

100

Which country is traditionally credited with first decorating trees for Christmas?

Germany

200

In Christmas Chronicles, where does Santa teleport him and the kids to?

Chicago

200

What three gifts did the Magi offer as gifts to Christ the newborn king?

gold, francinscence and myrrh

200

What game is similar to lawn bowling but is played on ice?


Curling


200

On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me, ____________________________.

A partridge in a pear tree


200

Every year, the world's largest Hannakuh menorah makes an appearance in which city?

New York City

300

Who is the first ghost to visit Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?

The ghost of Jacob Marley

300

What is the name of the prophet that foretold a virgin shall give birth to a son called Immanuel?

Isaiah

300

What kind of ski race follows a winding course between pairs of poles topped with flags?

Slalom

300

"Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright _______________________."

Hawaiian Christmas Day

300

What is the star ingredient in a traditional British Christmas pudding?

Raisins

400

According to Zuzu Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?

An angel gets its wings

400

Which of the gospels tell the story of the Nativity?

Matthew and Luke

400

In what country did speed skating originate?

the Netherlands

400

"Long lay the world in sin and error pining, til He appeared and ____________________."

the soul felt its worth.

400

While most Catholic and Protestant Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25 each year, what date do many Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas?



January 7 (based on the Julian calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar)

500

DAILY DOUBLE

What did Clark Griswold get in Christmas Vacation instead of the large Christmas bonus he was expecting?

500

On which day was the child Jesus officially named?

the day of his circumcision (the 8th day)

500

What is the name of the sledding sport that requires riders to travel headfirst with their faces just inches above the icy course?

Skelton

500

DAILY DOUBLE

Ay, Jing-a-di-jing hee haw hee haw, it's ____________________.

500

What is the name of the scary, horned mythical figure from Alpine forklore that follows St. Nicolas around, terrorizing naughty children?

Krampus