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100

This French cake that contains a hidden figurine is used to celebrate the 12th night after Christmas.

What is Kings Cake?

100

Ralphie is constantly told “you’ll shoot your eye out!” in this Christmas movie.

What is A Christmas Story?

100

In which country would you wish someone a "Joyeaux Noel"

What is France?

100

The home of the real St. Nicholas. Hint: Country that starts with a T and is also an animal

What is Turkey?

100

OU students get jolly with this one last “fest” before finals.

What is Santa Fest?

200

Wiglia is the name of this country’s Christmas Eve dinner.

What is Poland?

200

In "Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer" Hermey the elf really wants to be this (for a living). 

What is a dentist?

200

This country is known for hiding a decorative pickle around the house during the holidays.

What is Germany?

200

This is the name of the German/Australian myth that accompanies St Nicholas and punishes bad children.

What is Krampus?

200
The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this event every year to help the Athens community prepare for Christmas.

What is the community tree lighting?

300

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is a popular Christmas dinner in this country.

What is Japan?

300

The "Miracle on 34th Street" took place in this U.S. city.

What is New York City?

300

This country started the tradition of putting up a tree for Christmas.

What is Germany?

300

This is the animal for the 2025 Lunar New Year.

What is a Snake?

300
Featuring ice skating and hot chocolate, this dining hall is a winter wonderland before finals week. 

What is Nelson Dining Hall?

400

This type of cookie is often cut out into the shape of a little man or a house.

What is Gingerbread?

400

This is the name of the young boy who was left behind by his family for Christmas vacation in Home Alone.

Who is Kevin McCallister?

400

In India, lanterns shaped liked these are strung up between houses for the holidays. 

What are Stars?

400

In Scandinavian folklore, this is the mischievous creature that is said to bring gifts to well-behaved children during the winter season. Hint: These are normally found in gardens and yards accompanying flowers. 

What is a Christmas Gnome?

400

An adaptation of this classic Christmas movie will be performed at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

What is A Christmas Carol?

500

This fruit is the most common worldwide during the holidays. 

What are cranberries?

500

This is the name of the head elf in The Santa Clause. 

Who is Bernard?

500

Poinsettias are the national emblem of this nation.

What is Madagascar? 

500

When this person ruled England, he/she abolished Christmas. a) Queen Elizabeth b) Oliver Cromwell c) Henry VIII

Who is Oliver Cromwell?

500

This OU staple is always cheering on teams and students and will sometimes dress for the holidays.

Who is Rufus?