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What red-nosed reindeer is famous for guiding Santa's sleigh?
Rudolph
What popular drink, often made with milk, sugar, and eggs, is traditionally served during the Christmas season?
Eggnog
What film tells the story of a man named Buddy who was raised by elves at the North Pole?
Elf
In which song do the lyrics go "Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh"?
Jingle Bells
What is the name of the phenomenon where delicate ice crystals form patterns on windows in cold weather?
Frost
What plant is associated with the tradition of kissing underneath during Christmas?
Mistletoe
What type of cookie, often decorated with icing and candy, is commonly made in the shape of a person during the Christmas season?
Gingerbread Man
What movie, set in New York City, stars Macaulay Culkin as a boy who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on Christmas vacation?
Home Alone
Which modern Christmas song by Mariah Carey has become a huge holiday hit?
All I Want for Christmas Is You
Which natural phenomenon, characterized by bright dancing lights, is commonly seen in the Arctic and Antarctic?
Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) or Aurora Australis (Southern Lights)
During Hanukkah, a special nine-branched candelabrum is lit. What is the name of this candelabrum?
Menorah
What is the Italian Christmas cake similar to fruitcake, traditionally shaped like a dome?
Panettone
Which animated film, directed by Tim Burton, tells the story of Jack Skellington's attempt to bring Christmas to Halloween Town?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
What Christmas carol asks "Do you hear what I hear"?
Do You Hear What I Hear?
What is the term for a large, persistent body of ice that is constantly moving under its own weight?
Glacier
What game is played with a four-sided spinning top during Hanukkah?
Dreidel
Name the traditional Hanukkah food made of grated potatoes.
Latkes
Which classic holiday movie is set in Bedford Falls?
It's a Wonderful Life
What song, often associated with New Year's Eve, begins with "Should old acquaintance be forgot"?
Auld Lang Syne
Which sport, played on ice, involves sliding stones towards a target and is popular in countries like Canada and Scotland?
Curling
What is the candle holder used during Kwanzaa called?
Kinara
What is the traditional British Christmas dessert that is set aflame before serving?
Christmas Pudding
Which movie features a young boy named Ralphie who desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas?
A Christmas Story
Which song, originally from the movie "Holiday Inn," is often sung during the holiday season?
White Christmas
What term describes the shortest day and longest night of the year, typically occurring in December in the Northern Hemisphere?
Winter Solstice