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1
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How long does it take for a tree to reach the average ideal “Christmas tree” height

A

15 years

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

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Kris Kringle and Saint Nick.

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Which U.S. state was the first to declare Christmas an official holiday?

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Oklahoma

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4
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The word “Hanukkah” means what?

A

Dedication

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What is the most recorded Christmas song of all time?

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“Silent Night”

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How many sides does a dreidel have?

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Four

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As the clock chimes midnight to ring in the New Year, a Spanish tradition involves eating twelve of what? You’re supposed to have one for each chime?

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Grapes.

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What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?

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Jingle Bells.

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Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?

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Dancer, Dasher, and Donner.

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Which of these fruits is commonly found inside the Christmas piñata?

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Tejocote

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Elvis isn’t going to have a white Christmas he’s going to have a….

A

Blue Christmas.

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What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?

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Fruitcake

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13
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How many nights does Hanukkah last?

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Eight

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What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?

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Tinsel

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How many days does the Kwanzaa celebration last?

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7

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Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

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Germany

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17
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How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song?

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364

18
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What are Christmas trees also called?

A

Yule-Tree

19
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How many candles can a menorah hold?

A

Nine

20
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What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”

A

Eggnog

21
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What date does Kwanzaa begin each year?

A

Dec. 26th

22
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The word “Kwanzaa” means what?

A

First Fruits

23
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In which U.S. state was Kwanzaa first celebrated?

A

California

24
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In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

A

Paris

25
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The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?

A

Macy’s

26
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Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?

A

Tom Hanks

27
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In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?

A

Stink, stank, stunk

28
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What did Frosty The Snowman do when a magic hat was placed on his head?

A

He began to dance around

29
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What is Ralphie’s little brother’s name in the movie A Christmas Story?

A

Randy

30
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Who played Scott Calvin in the movie The Santa Clause

A

Tim Allen

31
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“The Muppet Christmas Carol,” who played Scrooge? Hint: It wasn’t a muppet.

A

Michael Caine

32
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Elvis isn’t going to have a white Christmas he’s going to have a….

A

Blue Christmas

33
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In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born in?

A

Turkey

34
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In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?

A

Treat every day like Christmas

35
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Which fairy tale served as an inspiration for the first gingerbread houses

A

Hansel and Gretel

36
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In the UK what do well behaved kids get in their stockings

A

Tangerines

37
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Which beverage company is said to have popularized Santa’s red and white costume

A

Coca Cola

38
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Which country does Eggnog originate from

A

England

39
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What word for Christmas or Christmas Carol was borrowed from the French

A

Noel

40
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True or False: Studies show an average American gains 3 pounds over the holidays

A

False: It is 1 pound :)

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