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100

In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what did Hermey want to be?

A dentist

100

What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?

Join in any reindeer games

100

In the UK, the tradition of opening the Alms box and distributing money to the poor was done on what day?

Boxing Day, December 26th

100

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

The Nutcracker

100

What is the shortest day of the year called?

Winter Solstice

200

The movie Miracle on 34th St is based on a real-life department store. What is it?

Macy's

200

Elvis isn't going to have a white Christmas, he's going to have a ...

Blue Christmas

200

In India, lanterns shaped like what are strung up between houses?

Stars

200

Which fairy tale were gingerbread houses inspired by?

Hansel and Gretel

200

How many sides does a snowflake have?

6

300

In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

Paris

300

What song do the Mean Girls cast sing at the Christmas talent show?

Jingle Bell Rock

300

According to Austrian folklore, what horned figure punished naughty children during the holiday season?

Krampus

300

What country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany

300

Which state has the most ski resorts?

New York

400

What actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?

Tom Hanks

400

What did my true love give to me on the eighth day of Christmas?

Eight maids a-milking

400

In Russia, children are not given presents on Christmas Day but on which other day?

New Year's Day

400

When was the first New Year's Eve ball drop in Time's Square?

1907

400

What is the lowest temperature recorded in the United States (within 5 degrees)?

-80 F

500

In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of Jack's dog?

Zero

500

In the song "Winter Wonderland", what do we call the snowman?

Parson Brown

500

The Cavalcade of Lights is celebrated in what Canadian city?

Toronto

500

The first artificial Christmas tree was made from what?

Feathers

500

January gets it's name from what Roman God?

Janus