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Lab Member Lore
100

This red and green plant traditionally displayed at Christmas time is native to Mexico and Central America.

Poinsettia

100

The Grinch's love interest.

Martha May

100

The other reindeer would not let Rudolph do this because of his shiny red nose.

Join in any reindeer games

100

This traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant.

Mistletoe

100

In addition to Canada, Jenn has taught in this country.

Japan

200

You may find these silky strands on a Christmas tree in Ukraine. 

Spider Webs

200

A couple's plan to skip Christmas to go on a Caribbean cruise causes a community uproar in this movie.

Christmas with the Kranks

200

This was given on the seventh day of Christmas.

Seven swans a-swimming

200

This common holiday spice comes from the inner bark of a tree.

Cinnamon

200

This lab member's top song for 2024 was "All American B*tch" by Olivia Rodrigo.

Danae

300

According to Austrian folklore, this horned figure punished naughty children at Christmas time.

Krampus

300

The rest of the McCallister family travels to this place while Kevin ends up in New York City.

Miami, Florida

300

You might hear this on every street corner during the holidays.

Silver bells

300

The type of pigment that gives holly berries their bright red colour.

Anthocyanins

300

The number of seasons Carly played with the Cougars women's basketball team.

2

400

The modern Christmas tree originated in this country.

Germany

400

This actor played six different roles in the Polar Express.

Tom Hanks

400

The top-grossing Christmas song of all time.

White Christmas (Bing Crosby)

400

The Great Conjugation of these two planets in December of 2020 created what many referred to as the "Christmas Star".

Saturn & Jupiter

400

The name of Bere's hometown.

Chihuahua

500

Food from this American chain restaurant became a popular Christmas meal tradition in Japan after a successful ad campaign in 1974.

KFC

500

According to Buddy the Elf, these are the four main food groups.

Candy, candy canes, candy corns, syrup.

500

This popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving.

Jingle Bells

500

The study of snow and ice.

Cryology

500

Sean's self-proclaimed "pretentious" hobbies - the 3 Cs.

Coffee, cycling & chess