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

An old silk hat

100

One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?

Cupid

100

What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?

KFC fried chicken

100

What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

Mistletoe

100

What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?

Tinsel

200

Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life?”

Jimmy Stewart

200

What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?

The Nutcracker

200

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

Krampus

200

In what country did the custom of putting up a Christmas tree originate?

Germany

200

How many wise men / Magi / kings does the bible say visited the baby Jesus?

It doesn’t mention a number.

300

 In the TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what three words best describe the Grinch?

Stink, stank, stunk

300

In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?

 Hansel and Gretel

300

In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?

Turkey

300

What country is the Poinsettia, with its red and green foliage, native to?

Mexico


300

Which popular Christmas beverage is also called “milk punch?”

eggnog

400

In the Christmas Classic, "It's A Wonderful Life", what happened every time a bell rang?

What is "an angel got his wings"?

400

What Christian group banned Christmas in Boston from 1659 to 1681?

The Puritans

400

The French word “Noel” is often used around Christmas, but what was its original meaning in Latin?

Birth

400

What sort of fish do European families keep in their bathtubs then eat for Christmas dinner?

Carp

400

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

Eight maids a milking

500

Where in New York does Buddy's Dad from the movie Elf work?

Empire State Building

500

In what decade did Coca-Cola start using Santa Claus in advertisements?

1920’s 


500

In what country are outdoor barbecues a traditional part of Christmas festivities?

Australia

500

What animal parts were the first artificial Christmas trees made from?

Goose feathers painted green

500

 If you were born on Christmas Day, what is your astrological sign?

Capricorn