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There will never be enough Christmas. There, we said it. Grouch all you want about that particular Mariah song blaring in shopping malls right after Thanksgiving each year, but admit it - the period leading up to Christmas and the day itself is nothing short of magic. Everybody seems happy and content, warm and satisfied, which becomes positively contagious with each day nearing Christmas. However, at times you do need to work on your festive mood a bit, and we have a tool for it - a list dedicated to Christmas trivia!

While we cannot promise that playing a trivia game will make you cheerful (it’s never our intention to make you do or feel something), we can at least promise you this - we did our absolute best in scouring the internet in search of the best and the most entertaining questions about Christmas. So expect to refresh your knowledge on things like gingerbread cookies, Rudolph’s nose, the ratio between Santa’s belly and a regular-sized chimney, and plenty more Christmas trivia questions for a festive game. And if funny Christmas trivia isn’t what you’re looking for exactly, there are also some questions about related traditions, history, and various slightly more serious topics than the aforementioned ones.

So, our selection of Christmas trivia questions and answers are waiting for you just under this text. Once you scroll down there, be sure to rank this fun Christmas trivia so the best questions find their way to the top of this list. After that, share this article with anyone you’d like to share festive cheer with!

#2

Why are candy canes shaped like shepherd’s canes?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: To remind of the gifts the shepherds brought to baby Christ.

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#3

Which department store is said to have created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: Rudolph was created in 1939 by Robert L. May as an advertising gimmick for Montgomery Ward.

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135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wrong : 1576 there is a sculpture of a christmas tree in Alsace. Germany did not exist at that time. Alsace is french now but was not french at that time.

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#6

What’s the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is listed twice and have different answers for both. I now question all other items on this list

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#7

What is Santa Claus called in France?

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#8

Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on?

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#10

What gift did the Little Drummer Boy give to the newborn Christ?

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#11

In 1979, women’s groups, politician’s and seniors’ organizations protested which Christmas song?

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#12

In which direction should you stir mincemeat for good luck; clockwise or anti-clockwise?

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#14

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

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#15

Why are Christmas lights used on trees?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: Comes from Pagan traditions using light to celebrate the Winter Solstice using candles.

#16

Which is the most famous Christmas ballet of all time?

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135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive In "Home Alone", where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

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#19

Which fairy tale was the first gingerbread houses inspired by?

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#20

What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?

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#21

What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?

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#22

What is ”Moro de guandules con coco” and where does it come from?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: It’s a dish from the Dominican Republic and it consists of rice, pigeon peas, and coconut milk.

#23

135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive Why are Christmas candy canes red and white in color?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: The white of the cane allegedly represents the purity of Jesus Christ. The red stripes, on the other hand, are for the blood he shed when he died on the cross.

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#24

In which country do people celebrate Christmas by gathering on the beach?

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#26

Which U.S. state has a town called Santa Claus?

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#28

When was Christmas declared as a federal holiday in the United States?

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#29

What Christmas decoration is made from a parasitic plant?

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#31

135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive In the classic Christmas movie "How The Grinch Stole Christmas", the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?

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#32

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

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#33

How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?

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#34

Who wrote, "Christmas doesn't come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more?"

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#36

When and where were gingerbread houses invented?

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#37

Which country usually begins the festive season with a glass of Bombardino, a mixture of brandy and advocaat?

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#38

Julmust, a traditional, sweet, stout-like Christmas soft drink comes from which country?

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#39

135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive When was the first Christmas tree lit up in the Rockefeller Center?

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#40

Which reindeer is named after thunder?

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#41

Which mountains in Canada are named after the eight original reindeer?

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#42

In the opening scene of "A Charlie Brown Christmas", the characters are seen doing which well-known winter activity?

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#43

135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive What’s the name of the comedian who plays the Grinch in "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"?

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#45

Stollen is the traditional fruit cake of which country?

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#46

Which Christmas food is it considered good luck to eat one of on each of the 12 days of Christmas?

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135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive Who invented electric Christmas lights?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, if it was specifically light for a Christmas tree, that was Edward H. Johnson, 1882.

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#49

Where did Puritans ban Christmas? When?

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#50

When was Christmas celebrated initially by Christians in the East?

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#51

How does Santa Claus go back up the chimney to continue his journey of delivering gifts?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: He places his finger on the side of his nose, gives a smile and a nod.

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#52

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#53

In the carol, “Jingle Bells,” what kind of a sleigh is mentioned?

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#54

Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?

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#55

The movie "Miracle on 34th Street" is based on a real-life department store. What is the store called?

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#56

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#57

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

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: Turkey (originally Patara, a city in the ancient district of Lycia, in Asia Minor).

#58

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

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#59

Which Christmas song contains the lyric "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way"?

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#60

Which one of Santa's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?

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#61

135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive In the movie "Elf", what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?

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#62

What's the name of the main villain in "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?

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#63

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

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#64

Whose eyes are all aglow in "The Christmas Song?"

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#65

135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive In the movie "A Christmas Story", what was the name of the neighbors whose dog ate the Christmas turkey?

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#66

Where did the word and idea "Christmukkah" come from?

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#67

What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?

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135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive Three of Santa's reindeer's names begin with the letter "D." What are those names?

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#69

What was Frosty the Snowman's nose made out?

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#70

In the 1964 movie "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", what was the name of Rudolph's elf friend?

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#71

In the movie "Elf", how does Buddy get to the North Pole?

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#73

Which country came up with the dessert "White Christmas" made from coconut oil and dried fruit?

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#75

Which spirit is usually added to butter and served with Christmas Pudding?

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#76

Which country is known to have a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?

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135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive When was the first Christmas card sent and who created it?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: In 1843 (the card was designed by John Horsley, an English academic painter, illustrator, and designer).

#78

What country has the tradition of filling children's clogs with treats and candies on December 5th?

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#79

When gold was dropped down the chimney of the home of three poor sisters, it created the Christmas tradition known as…?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: Stockings by the fireplace (the gold was allegedly dropped down to help the sisters fulfill their dowry).

#80

What type of bird often appears on Christmas cards?

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#81

How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

8 if you don't count Rudolph . 9 if you do, and 10 if you count Olive, the other Reindeer.

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#83

What do they call Santa Claus in Italy?

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#84

What do Swedish children leave for Santa Claus?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: Coffee (in case he’s feeling tired from delivering all the presents).

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#85

What is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey’s neck?

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#86

True or False: Before turkey, the traditional English Christmas dinner included a pig’s head smothered in mustard.

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135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive What is a ‘Bûche de Noël’, commonly eaten in France at Christmas?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: Yule log (cake/chocolate log or similar acceptable).

#88

Which type of sweet bread loaf, which originated in Milan, is traditionally eaten at Christmas in Italy and many other European countries?

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#89

Similar to tinsel, these long strips of shiny foil are used to decorate a Christmas tree. What are they called?

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#90

Which was the last US state to declare an official holiday for Christmas?

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#91

Which American President banned Christmas trees in the White House?

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not wholly accurate, Teddy Roosevelt most likely didn't have a tree because the tradition hadn't fully integrated into American society yet and some households simply chose to not put up a tree. The belief that it was banned in the Whitehouse durring Teddy Roosevelt's presidency likely comes from the fact that he was a very strong conservationist known for his love of nature and efforts to preserve it through creating many national parks.

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#92

Which country follows the tradition to light candles on the graves of relatives on Christmas Eve?

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#94

When did the tradition of Christmas Cookies begin?

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#95

What Christmas tradition started with decorations made of strands of silver?

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#97

What’s the most popular Christmas play featuring toys that come to life?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But... Nutcrackers aren't supposed to be toys, they are for cracking open nuts, hence the name!

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135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive What political cartoonist created Santa’s look?

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#99

When does the Russian Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas?

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#100

Who tracks Santa’s location on Christmas Eve?

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#101

What President established Christmas as a national holiday?

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#102

How many candles are on an Advent wreath?

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135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive What do Christians associate with the wreath?

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#104

What do you hang above the fireplace for Santa to stuff with goods?

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#105

What song does Lucy ask Schroeder to play on his piano in “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?

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#106

Who was the star of the Christmas movie "Jingle All the Way"?

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#107

What is the first name of Scrooge, the principal character of the novel, A Christmas Carol?

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#108

135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive Who was the author of A Christmas Carol?

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#109

Elvis isn't going to have a white Christmas, he's going to have a....?

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#111

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

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#112

135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive What did Frosty The Snowman do when a magic hat was placed on his head?

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#113

In the song "Winter Wonderland," what do we call the snowman?

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#115

What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in "The Santa Clause"?

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#116

135 Christmas Trivia Questions To Make The Wait A Bit More Festive How many gifts in total were given in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song?

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#117

What is the name of the last ghost that visits Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol"?

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#118

Visions of which food danced in children's heads as they slept in the poem "'Twas The Night Before Christmas?"

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#119

What is the name of George Bailey's guardian angel in "It's A Wonderful Life"?

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#122

In the UK, what do well-behaved kids get in their stockings?

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#123

Which alcoholic ingredient is used in a Snowball cocktail?

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#124

What does the milky Chilean Christmas drink “Cola de Mono” mean?

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Answer: The literal translation of Cola de Mono is “monkey’s tail.”

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#126

In early illustrations of Santa Claus, what is he often seen holding?

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#127

In "The Santa Clause", why should Scott take over the role of Santa Claus?

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#128

Where was "A Christmas Prince" filmed?

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#130

What does Santa say at the end of “A Visit from St. Nicholas” book?

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#131

What dish was served by Mrs. Cratchit in "A Christmas Carol"? Also mentioned in the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas".

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#132

What Roman holiday inspired Christmas celebrations?

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#133

Everyone is familiar with the mistletoe tradition. What is the color of the berries of the plant?

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#134

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#135

In the animated TV special, “Twas the Night before Christmas”, the townsfolk create a song to attract Santa back. According to the song, what is calling Santa?

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