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100

In "The Nightmare Before Christmas", what is the name of Jack Skellington’s ghostly dog?

Zero


100

In which country is KFC eaten as a Christmas tradition?

Japan

100

What holiday beverage is also known as “milk punch?”

Eggnog

100

What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?

Share a kiss

100

Approximately 1.3 billion of these are sent each year in the United States during Christmas. What are they?

Christmas cards

200

Finish the lyrics "Frosty the Snowman, he's a jolly, happy soul. With a corncob pipe, and a button nose, and ____________"

Two eyes made out of coal

200

Which country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?

Germany

200

What Italian cake is a popular Christmas dessert?

Panettone

200

What is the most popular and common color featured during the Chinese New Year?

Red

200

Which fairy tale were the first gingerbread houses inspired by?

Hansel and Gretel

300

What is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?

The Grinch (2018)

300

What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892?

The Nutcracker

300

In the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” what type of pudding is called for?

Figgy pudding

300

Which oil is traditionally used to light the Hanukkah menorah?

Olive oil

300

What branch of the military runs a toy collection called Toys For Tots every holiday season?

The Marine Corp

400

What type of Christmas does Elvis have if it’s not a white one?

A "Blue" Christmas

400

In which country do people eat 12 grapes at midnight for good luck?

Spain

400

This holiday treat was originally designed to resemble a shepherd’s staff. What is it?

Candy cane

400

What tradition do both Hanukkah and Kwanzaa share?

Nightly lighting of candles

400

In North America, what’s another name for wild reindeer?

Caribou

500

According to Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups for elves?

Candy, candy cane, candy corn, and maple syrup

500

In Austrian tradition, what mythical being captures naughty children in his sack?

Krampus

500

Which company started to feature the modern-looking Santa in its ads in the 1930s?

Coca-Cola

500

What fruit is customarily placed in Christmas stockings?

An orange

500

Which Christmas carol was the first song ever broadcast from space?

Jingle Bells. Performed by NASA on December 16, 1965