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100

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


 An old silk hat

100

What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”

Eggnog
100

Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?

The Elf on the Shelf

100

What’s the name of the family featured in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?

The Griswolds

100

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

Marines

200

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

Blue Christmas

200

What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?

Fruitcake

200

Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on?

St. Nicholas

200

In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?

Ebenezer

200

What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

Mistletoe

300

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

Pipers piping

300

What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?

Coca-cola

300

What Christmas decoration was initially made from strands of silver?

Tinsel
300

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.

300

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

Hawaiian


400

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

“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”

400

What gift did the Little Drummer Boy give to the newborn Christ?

He played a song for him on his drums

400

What plant associated with Christmas can be poisonous to pets?

Poinsettia

400

What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?

Home Alone 2

400

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

Krampus

500

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

Thanksgiving

500

Three of Santa's reindeer's names begin with the letter "D." What are those names?

Donner, Dasher, Dancer
500

What country started the Christmas tree tradition?

Germany

500

Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?

Tom Hanks

500

What environmentalist U.S. president banned Christmas trees at the White House?

President Theodore Roosevelt