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What plant is often used to decorate homes during Christmas?
Holly.
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What is the best-selling Christmas single of all time?
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby.
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In the movie "Home Alone," what is the name of the main character left behind?
Kevin McCallister.
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In what country is the Christmas season celebrated with the "Festival of Lights" known as Diwali?
India
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In what month does the Winter Solstice, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year, occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
December
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In what country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree originate?
Germany.
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In the song "Jingle Bells," how is it suggested that we go dashing through the snow?
In a one-horse open sleigh
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Which 2003 Christmas film features a train that takes kids to the North Pole?
The Polar Express.
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What is the traditional Christmas dessert in England?
Christmas pudding or mince pies.
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What is the main ingredient in traditional gingerbread cookies?
Ginger.
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What is the traditional Christmas meal in England?
Roast turkey with stuffing
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Which Christmas song begins with the lyrics "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire"?
"The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" by Nat King Cole.
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Who directed the 1990 film "Home Alone"?
Chris Columbus.
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In which Scandinavian country is it customary to celebrate Christmas with a feast on December 24th called "Julaften"?
Norway
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What is the chemical formula for snow?
H2O (water).
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What is the name of the traditional Christmas cake made with candied fruits and nuts?
Fruitcake.
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In "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what did my true love send to me on the fifth day?
Five golden rings.
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In the movie "A Christmas Carol," who is the main character visited by three ghosts?
Ebenezer Scrooge
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In Mexico, what is the name of the festive holiday season leading up to Christmas?
Las Posadas.
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What is the average number of gifts one would receive if they received all the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?
364
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What beverage is typically associated with the Christmas season and often includes cinnamon and nutmeg?
Eggnog.
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Which Christmas carol includes the line "A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices"?
O Holy Night
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In "The Polar Express," what gift does the boy receive from Santa on the train?
A bell from Santa's sleigh.
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What is the traditional Christmas meal in Japan?
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken).
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In what year was the first electrically illuminated Christmas tree displayed?
1882.
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