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100

The charity Toys for Tots is run by the reserve force of what branch of the U.S. military?

Marines

100

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

Figgy pudding

100

What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?

Home Alone 2

100

What is the Grinch’s dog named?

Max

100

“Mele Kalikimaka” means “Merry Christmas” in what language

Hawaiian

200

In 1776, who crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night with the Continental Army to surprise the British at the Battle of Trenton?

George Washington

200

In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?

An old silk hat

200

In “A Christmas Story,” what happens to Ralphie’s friend as a result of a “triple-dog dare” from another classmate?

He gets his tongue stuck to a flagpole.

200

In North America, wild reindeer are referred to as what?

Caribou

200

What holiday is celebrated the day after Christmas in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries?

Boxing Day

300

What military command tracks Santa every year?

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)

300

In the "Twelve Days of Christmas", what are there eleven of?

Pipers piping

300

In “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” what does Jack Skellington mistakenly call Old Saint Nick?

Sandy Claws

300

The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of what bird?

Goose

300

In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?

Japan

400

The celebrated “Christmas Truce” temporarily halted fighting during what war?

World War I

400

What song was initially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church for allegedly portraying an adulterous affair?

"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"

400

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

Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup

400

What Christmas decoration is inspired by spiders?

Tinsel

400

According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmas time?

Krampus

500

In 1972, President Richard Nixon ordered "11 Days of Christmas," 11 successive days of raids by an aircraft that would bomb the North Vietnamese in Operation Linebacker II. What aircraft was it?

B-52 Stratofortress

500

The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to celebrate what holiday?

Thanksgiving

500

Who played George Bailey in the Holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life?”

Jimmy Stewart

500

How many animals were delivered on the Twelfth Day of Christmas?

23 (7 Swans a swimming, 6 geese a laying, 4 calling birds, 3 French hens, 2 turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree)

500

In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?

Turkey