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100

This is the colour of the Grinch.

What is green?

100
You might leave this out for Santa Claus.
What is milk and cookies.
100
This is the name of the famous duo who sang, "Last Christmas".

Who is Wham!?

100

"Noel" means this in French.

What is Christmas?

100

This is the day that HU classes start again (for part time students)!

What is 8 January, 2026?

200

In "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", Hermey really wants to be this (for his career). 

What is a dentist?

200

This is a dessert typically eaten at at Hanukkah celebrations.

What are latkes?

200

This artist recorded the hit, "Blue Christmas" in 1964.

Who is Elvis Presley?

200

This is the name of the Roman holiday, celebrated mid-December, that influenced Christmas traditions.

What is Saturnalia?

200

This sound is represented in IPA as /iː/ 

What is the fleece vowel?

300

In the movie "Mean Girls", this is the song that the Plastics sing at the talent show.

What is "Jingle Bell Rock"?

300

This is a traditional Italian dessert served at Christmas in the Veneto region.

What is Pandoro?

300

The German carol "O Tannenbaum" refers to this species of tree.

What is a fir tree?

300

This was the original meaning of the Latin word "Noel".

What is "Birth"?
300

In MPA, we studied this individual when we learned about the 8 principles of Communicative Language Teaching.

Who is Brandl?

400

This broadway star is also the voice of Elsa in the hit animated movie, "Frozen". 

Who is Idina Menzel? 

400

In Japan, many people order a meal from this fast food chain on December 25th.

What is KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)?

400

This is the type of sleigh that is it fun to ride in, according to the singer of "Jingle Bells".

What is a one-horse open sleigh?

400

This is the home of the Real St. Nicholas.

What is Turkey?

400

At this office, you can make use of 3D printers, VR headsets, and other innovative research tools.

What is the HUB Lab?

500

This actor plays Miles, the love interest of Kate Winslet in the 2006 film "The Holiday".

Who is Jack Black?

500

In Victorian times, this was typically added to Christmas pudding for good luck.

What is a silver coin?

500

According to Spotify, folks in this country start listening to Christmas music the earliest.

What is the Philippines?

500

This English ruler abolished Christmas as a feast day in 1647.

Who is Oliver Cromwell?

500

There is an easter egg on the HU website where you can play this game as a browser game and compete against other HU students for a top score.

What is Tetris?