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100

Which day of the week can Hanukkah NOT begin on?

Tuesday

100

The 12 days of Christmas is actually about what?

Birds

100
In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" everytime this happens an angel gets it's wings.
What is a bell rings?
100

Finish the refrain by singing...

Refrain
Jingle bells, Batman smells
Robin laid an egg...

Refrain
Jingle bells, Batman smells
Robin laid an egg
Batmobile lost a wheel
And Joker got away

100

Which THREE colors are used to celebrate Kwanzaa?

Red, Green & Black

200

How many different ways can "Hanukkah" be spelled?

16

200
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in Germany towards the end of the 19th century. What was the tree made out of?
What is feathers?
200
In "Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer" there is an elf named Hermey who really wants to be this. (for a living)
What is a dentist?
200
In "Santa Claus in Coming To Town", the kids are told not do this.
What is pout and cry?
200

The town of Bethlehem was once part of this empire.

Roman Empire

300

Who was the first U.S. president to light a menorah?

Bill Clinton

300

Tinsel was originally composed of what element?

Silver

300
The "Miracle on 34th Street" took place in this U.S. city.
What is New York City?
300
The two reindeer mentioned in "Here Comes Santa Claus".
Who are Vixen and Blitzen?
300

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

France

400

Which oil is traditionally used to light the menorah?

Olive Oil

400

How many different holidays are celebrated in the month of December? 

100 bonus points for EACH that you can list!

11

11.New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31)
10. Zarathosht Diso (Dec. 26)
9.  Kwanzaa (Dec. 26-Jan. 1)
8. Boxing Day (Dec. 26)
7. Christmas (Dec. 25)
6.  Yule (Dec. 21-Jan.1)
5. Hanukkah (Dec. 18-26)
4. Feast Day of Our Lady Guadalupe (Dec. 12)
3. Bodhi Day (Dec. 8)
2. Immaculate Conception Day (Dec. 8)
1. St. Nicholas Day (Dec. 5 or 6)

400

In "Frosty the Snowman", these were Frosty's last words.

What is "I will be back again someday!"

400

Who is the Queen of Christmas?

Mariah Carey

400

What country is the home of the Real St. Nicholas?

Turkey

500

How many times is Hanukkah mentioned in the Torah?

Zero
500

List the names of all the reindeer.

Who are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.

500

Why do families watch "Die Hard" with Bruce Willis on 12/24 or 12/25?

1) Starts at a work holiday party
2) held on 12/24
3) there are presents involved ... 

500

List gifts on each day of  'The 12 Days of Christmas'.

  • Day 1: A partridge in a pear tree
  • Day 2: Two turtle doves
  • Day 3: Three French hens
  • Day 4: Four calling birds
  • Day 5: Five golden rings
  • Day 6: Six geese a-laying
  • Day 7: Seven swans a-swimming
  • Day 8: Eight maids a-milking
  • Day 9: Nine ladies dancing
  • Day 10: 10 lords a-leaping
  • Day 11: 11 pipers piping
  • Day 12: 12 drummers drumming
500

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

Who is Oliver Cromwell?