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100

Whose birth do Christians traditionally celebrate on Christmas?

Jesus

100

What is the highest grossing Christmas movie?

The Grinch (followed by Home Alone)

100

What Christmas food do people use to build decorative dessert houses with?

Gingerbread
100

Which Christmas song contains the lyric "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?"

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree

100

What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?

Kiss

200

What did the Wise Men use as their guide in traveling a long distance to find baby Jesus?

Star of Bethlehem 

200

In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life", what happens every time a bell rang?

An angel got his wings

200

Which popular Christmas beverage is also called "milk punch"?

Eggnog

200

How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?

Feliz Navidad

200

What are you supposed to hang on your mantle at Christmas time?

stockings

300

Who was the angel speaking to when they said "Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord"

Shepherds

300

The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on what real life department store?

Macy's

300

Name at least 3 herbs/spices traditionally used during the Christmas season

Cinnamon,  Nutmeg,  Cloves,  Allspice,  Rosemary, Parsley,  Sage,  Thyme,  Ginger,  Star Anise,  Lady's Bedstraw

300

What Christmas song contains the lyrics:

"She'd been drinkin' too much egg nog
And we'd begged her not to go
But she'd left her medication
So she stumbled out the door into the snow

When they found her Christmas mornin'
At the scene of the attack
There were hoof prints on her forehead
And incriminatin' Claus marks on her back"

Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer

300

Which one of Santa's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?

Cupid

400

What gifts did the 3 Wise Men bring to baby Jesus

Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh 

400

What does Santa say to Ralphie when he wants a BB gun for Christmas in the movie The Christmas Story?

"You'll shoot your eye out"

400

Name the traditional Spanish Christmas drink meaning "Little Coconut" that contains a coconut-based alcoholic beverage similar to eggnog, and is sometimes referred to as Puerto Rican Eggnog

Coquito

400

According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the eighth day of Christmas?

Eight maids a milking

400

What is symbol(s) are traditionally placed on top of a Christmas tree?

Star or angel

500

Why did Mary give birth to baby Jesus in a stable?

There was no room in the inn

500

What Christmas movie contained two criminals who referred to themselves as the "wet bandits"

Home Alone

500

Name at least 3 foods that are traditionally served for Christmas dinner

turkey with stuffing,  mashed potatoes & gravy,   cranberry sauce,  roast beef,  ham,  roasted potatoes,  parsnips,   carrots,  Brussel sprouts,  pigs in a blanket,  fruit cakes,  Christmas pudding & pies

500

What Christmas song contains the lyrics:

"All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace"

Silent Night

500

What do children traditionally leave out for Santa Claus?

Milk & cookies