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What kind of sleigh was used in "Jingle Bells"?

One-horse open sleigh

100
In the movie, "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", what did the misfit elf want to be?
a dentist
100
In the story, "A Christmas Carol", by Charles Dickens, what are the three ghosts called?
Christmas Past, Future, and Present
100

Over the last few years, a holiday spin on hide-and-seek has gained popularity with children and adults alike! It involves hiding/relocating this rhyming icon each night of December leading up to Christmas/Hanukkah.

Elf on a Shelf/Mensch on a Bench

100

Good luck getting a reservation at a restaurant in this neighborhood in NYC for New Year's Eve!

Times Square

200

In the 12 days of Christmas, which day are lords a-leaping?

Ten

200
In Chevy Chase's "Christmas Vacation", what animal came in on the second tree?
a squirrel
200

Who was given the responsibility to watch over the Menorah after everyone else went to sleep in "The Mensch on a Bench"?

Moshe the Mensch

200
What is the name of the Christmas flower whose leaves are dyed red?
Poinsettia
200

What does "noel" mean in French?

Christmas

300

In the Christmas carol, "We wish you a Merry Christmas" the carolers are pretty insistent they get this treat before leaving.

Figgy pudding (or else...)

300
In the movie, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", what was the name of the little girl who taught him the true meaning of Christmas?
Cindy Lou Who
300
In "Twas the Night Before Christmas", what were "dancing in the children's heads"?
"visions of sugarplums"
300
What color is the center candle in the Kwansa candles?
black
300
Legend has it that before relocating to the North Pole, St. Nicholas' called this country home. (Hint: also the name of a popular November holiday dish)

Turkey

400

What is the child singing "I Have a Little Dreidel" waiting for in order to play?

For the dreidel to be "dry and ready"

400
In the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life", what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets his/her wings
400
In The Polar Express, who can hear the bell?
Those who truly believe...
400

A flat traditional food that represents how very little oil was enough to keep candle light aflame for 8 days

Latkes

400
On average, 5 million of these are consumed during Hanukkah celebrations in Israel each year.

Jelly Donuts

500

Finish the lyric! "All I want for Christmas is my..."

Two front teeth!

500
In the movie, "A Charlie Brown Christmas", the lights go down and what character tells the Christmas story for Charlie Brown?
Linnus
500
Name all the reindeer...
Dasher Dancer Prancer Vixen Comet Cupid Donner Blitzen Rudolph
500
What are two foods you can eat on New Year's Day for good luck?
collard greens, ham hock, black-eyed peas
500

When this person ruled England, he/she abolished Christmas. (a) Queen Elizabeth (b) Oliver Cromwell (c)Henry VIII

Oliver Cromwell