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Which of these beverages is also called "milk punch"?
Which of these beverages is also called "milk punch"?
How many ghosts appear in A Christmas Carol?
How many ghosts appear in A Christmas Carol?
4
Where was baby Jesus born?
Where was baby Jesus born?
Bethlehem.
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
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How many roles did Tom Hanks play in The Polar Express?
How many roles did Tom Hanks play in The Polar Express?
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What is Ralphie's little brother's name in the movie A Christmas Story?
What is Ralphie's little brother's name in the movie A Christmas Story?
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Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
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In the movie Elf, what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?
In the movie Elf, what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?
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What is the name of the most important candle, located in the center of a menorah?
What is the name of the most important candle, located in the center of a menorah?
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What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
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What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause?
What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause?
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How many gifts in total were given in "the 12 days of Christmas" song?
How many gifts in total were given in "the 12 days of Christmas" song?
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What reported miracle is the reason for Hanukkah lasting 8 days?
What reported miracle is the reason for Hanukkah lasting 8 days?
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What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
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In the 1964 movie Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what was the name of Rudolf's elf friend?
In the 1964 movie Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what was the name of Rudolf's elf friend?
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What popular holiday song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
What popular holiday song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
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Which holiday is observed by the entire world, regardless of culture or religious belief?
Which holiday is observed by the entire world, regardless of culture or religious belief?
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What day of the year is Festivus celebrated?
What day of the year is Festivus celebrated?
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In what year were electric tree lights introduced as an alternative to candles?
In what year were electric tree lights introduced as an alternative to candles?
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Which holiday is also known as The Festival of Lights?
Which holiday is also known as The Festival of Lights?
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In A Charlie Brown Christmas, instead of getting "a lot of stupid toys", what is it that Lucy wants for Christmas?
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, instead of getting "a lot of stupid toys", what is it that Lucy wants for Christmas?
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It is now tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner in which country?
It is now tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner in which country?
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A game of Dreidel starts with each player placing the same number of playing pieces in the pot. What are the playing pieces generally called?
A game of Dreidel starts with each player placing the same number of playing pieces in the pot. What are the playing pieces generally called?
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What is the lowest ever recorded temperature in the United States?
What is the lowest ever recorded temperature in the United States?
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The event called Night of the Radishes, which is a 3-day festival starting on December 23rd, is celebrated in Oaxaca, Mexico.
The event called Night of the Radishes, which is a 3-day festival starting on December 23rd, is celebrated in Oaxaca, Mexico.
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The popular Christmas song "White Christmas" is also the most popular song of all time.
The popular Christmas song "White Christmas" is also the most popular song of all time.
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There is no evidence that the original version of "Jingle Bells" was written for Thanksgiving.
There is no evidence that the original version of "Jingle Bells" was written for Thanksgiving.
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The McCallister family in Home Alone were going to Paris, France.
The McCallister family in Home Alone were going to Paris, France.
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Which of these best describes what Lucy wants for Christmas in A Charlie Brown Christmas?
Which of these best describes what Lucy wants for Christmas in A Charlie Brown Christmas?
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The Shamash candle on a menorah is used to light the other candles.
The Shamash candle on a menorah is used to light the other candles.
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There were a total of 12 gifts given in "The 12 Days of Christmas" song.
There were a total of 12 gifts given in "The 12 Days of Christmas" song.
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In the movie Elf, the first rule of The Code of Elves is to "treat everyday like Christmas."
In the movie Elf, the first rule of The Code of Elves is to "treat everyday like Christmas."
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The character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause is a young boy who accidentally becomes Santa Claus.
The character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause is a young boy who accidentally becomes Santa Claus.
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Study Notes
Holiday Trivia
- Egg Nog: Also called "milk punch", a popular holiday beverage.
- Christmas Carol Ghosts: 4 appear in the movie.
- Baby Jesus' Birthplace: Bethlehem.
- Home Alone Vacation Destination: Paris.
- Tom Hanks Roles in The Polar Express: 6.
- A Christmas Story Brother's Name: Randy.
- Christmas Tree Origin: Germany.
- Elf's First Rule: Treat every day like Christmas.
- Menorah's Central Candle: Shamash.
- Highest-Grossing Christmas Movie: Home Alone.
- The Santa Clause Real Name: Scott Calvin.
- "The Twelve Days of Christmas" Gifts: 364.
- Hanukkah's 8-Day Duration Miracle: Oil lasting 8 days.
- Best-Selling Christmas Song: White Christmas.
- Rudolf's Elf Friend: Hermey.
- Song Originally for Thanksgiving: Jingle Bells.
- Globally Celebrated Holiday: New Year's Day.
- Festivus Date: December 23rd.
- Electric Tree Lights Introduction Year: 1882.
- Festival of Lights Holiday: Hanukkah.
- Charlie Brown Christmas Desire: Lucy wants real estate.
- KFC Christmas Dinner Tradition: Japan.
- Dreidel Playing Pieces: Gelt.
- Lowest US Temperature Record: -80 degrees.
- Night of the Radishes Location: Oaxaca, Mexico.
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Test your knowledge on festive traditions and fun facts with this Holiday Trivia Quiz. From classic movies to renowned songs, explore various aspects of Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations. Perfect for family gatherings or holiday parties!
