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100

This is the name of Santa's reindeer who leads the sleigh when it's foggy.

Who is Rudolph?

100

This type of tree is traditionally decorated and displayed during the Christmas season.

What is a Christmas tree?

100

This spiced, sweet treat is often baked in the shape of little men and decorated with icing, enjoyed at Christmastime.

What are gingerbread cookies?

100

In this holiday film, the main character tries to steal Christmas from a village but learns a valuable lesson about the holiday spirit.

What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

100

On Christmas morning, this famous “red-nosed” reindeer is the most popular toy for children according to one famous 1950s Christmas song.

Who is Rudolph?

200

Santa's North Pole workshop is powered by this magical creature's invention.

What is Christmas magic?

200

The tradition of hanging stockings for gifts is based on this historical figure.

Who is St. Nicholas?

200

The Christmas meal in the United States traditionally features this bird, which is often served with cranberry sauce.

What is turkey?

200

This classic Christmas movie features a boy named Kevin who defends his house from burglars after being left home alone.

What is Home Alone?

200

This type of holiday gift often comes in a box, and traditionally contains items like socks, toys, and candy. What other kind of clothing often contains the presents

What is a Christmas stocking?

300

In the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” Santa is described as having this many reindeer.

How many are there? (Answer: Eight, not including Rudolph)

300

In Germany, children celebrate Christmas by counting down the days with this item, often filled with chocolates.

What is an Advent calendar?

300

This spiced holiday drink is made with milk, sugar, eggs, and alcohol, often served warm.

What is eggnog?

300

This animated film, which features a magical train journey to the North Pole, is based on a book by Chris Van Allsburg.

What is The Polar Express?

300

In the famous Christmas carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” the singer receives this many lords a-leaping.

What is 10?

400

In this country, Santa Claus is called “Father Christmas.” 

What is the United Kingdom?

400

On Christmas Eve, this country celebrates with a massive street party in the capital, Reykjavik.

What is Iceland?

400

This traditional holiday dessert is made with layers of cake and frosting, usually decorated with Christmas scenes.

What is a Yule log (Bûche de Noël)?

400

In this animated holiday special, a snowman named Frosty comes to life when a magical top hat is placed on his head.

What is Frosty the Snowman?

400

The popular holiday song “Last Christmas” was performed by this British band.

Who is Wham?

500

This is the name of Santa Claus in the Dutch tradition, which is celebrated on December 5th.

Who is Sinterklaas?

500

In Spain, this Christmas tradition involves eating 12 of these at midnight on New Year's Eve.

What are grapes?

500

In Italy, this sweet bread, often filled with dried fruit, nuts, and citrus peel, is traditionally enjoyed at Christmas.

What is panettone?

500

This 1946 Christmas movie, directed by Frank Capra, tells the story of George Bailey and his guardian angel Clarence.

What is It’s a Wonderful Life?

500

In the classic holiday film A Christmas Story, Ralphie’s ultimate Christmas wish is for this toy.

What is a Red Ryder BB gun?