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100

What popular winter activity involves strapping boards to your feet and gliding down a snow-covered slope?

 Snowboarding

100

Which plant is often associated with the Christmas season and is known for its red and green leaves?

Poinsettia

100

In Dr. Seuss's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" who nominates the Grinch as the Whoville Holiday Cheermeister?

Cindy Lou Who

100
Finish the lyrics: 


Dashing through the snow 

In a one-horse open sleigh

O'er the fields we go

_____ ___ ___ ____

Laughing all the way

100

What brings Frosty the Snowman to life?

 A magical hat

200

 What is the name of the natural light display in the polar regions caused by the collision of charged particles with the Earth's atmosphere, often visible during the winter months?

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)

200

During the celebration of Hanukkah, what special item is used to hold and display the candles?

 Menorah

200

Which popular holiday film features a train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?

The Polar Express

200

What does Alvin the Chipmunk want in “The Chipmunk Song?”

“Me, I want a Hula Hoop!”

200

a drink made from a mixture of beaten eggs, cream, and flavorings

eggnog

300

Which of these is not a Winter Olympic sport?

  • A) Biathlon

  • B) Rhythmic Gymnastics

  • C) Luge

  • D) Ski Jumping

Rhythmic Gymnastics

300

What country originated the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany

300

Guess the movie: Two burglars attempt to rob a house during Christmas, but a young boy manages to outsmart them 

Home Alone

300

Which holiday song includes the lyrics, "You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I'm telling you why"?

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

300

Which soda manufacturer is thought to have cemented the rosy-cheeked, bearded Santa Claus that is associated with Christmas today?

Coca-Cola

400

In which Winter Olympic sport do athletes slide a stone on a sheet of ice towards a target area that is segmented into four concentric circles?

Curling

400

 In the Philippines, it is believed that wearing clothes with polka dots on New Year's Eve brings what kind of fortune for the upcoming year?

good luck

400

In the movie "Elf," what is Buddy's main job when working at Gimbels in New York?

Gift wrapper

400

Which holiday song begins with the lyrics "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know"?

"White Christmas"

400

What are the two other most popular names for Santa Claus?

 Kris Kringle and Saint Nick

500

In the Northern Hemisphere, what is the astronomical phenomenon that occurs around December 21st and marks the shortest day and longest night of the year?

Solstice

500

On what date is Three Kings' Day traditionally celebrated?

January 6th

500

This heartwarming film tells the story of a man who discovers the true meaning of Christmas through the help of three spirits. Can you guess the movie? (originally a book by Charles Dickens

A Christmas Carol

500

Name 4 of Santa's reindeer from the song Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. (other than Rudolph)

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen

500

Where was the movie “Home Alone” filmed?

Chicago