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1. In Frosty the Snowman, who brought Frosty back to life?
3. In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what biological shortcoming made the Grinch so mean? 4. Who tells you she's in town by tap, tap, tappin' at your windowpane? 5. What is the biggest selling Christmas single of all time? 6. What was Scrooge's first name? 7. Where was I when I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus? 8. What was the name of Rudolph's dogsled driving friend? 9. Who said "God Bless Us, Every One!"? 10. What carol contains the line "O tidings of comfort and joy"? 11. In The Night Before Christmas I sprang from my bed to see what? 12. Name the three reindeer whose names begin with a "D"? 13. In the song "Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer" what did Grandma go to get? 14. What was the first gift my true love sent on the sixth day of Christmas? 15. In what city did Miracle on 34th Street take place? 16. In It's a Wonderful Life, how did Clarence cleverly save George's life? 17. Who kept time with the Little Drummer Boy? 18. In The Night Before Christmas, where were the stockings hung? 19. What is the name of the little girl in most versions of The Nutcracker? 20. What is the last ghost called in A Christmas Carol? 21. What color is the Grinch? 22. How many pipers piping did my true love give to me?
reindeer is never mentioned in "The Night Before Christmas"?
Chipmunk Song"?
31. St. Nick's beard is like what feature of winter?
56. In It's a Wonderful Life, what part of George's house is always broken?
32. Name the two reindeer whose name begins with a "C"? 33. In It's a Wonderful Life, what did Clarence receive for accomplishing his mission: wings or a halo? 34. What carol contains the word "Fa-la-lala-la-la-la-la-la"?
57. Traditionally, does the oldest or youngest family member open the first present? 58. What carol demands figgy pudding? 59. What flower does Moore compare St. Nick's cheeks to? 60. Whose eyes were made of coal?
35. In the "Nutcracker" section of Fantasia, what fungi dance the Chinese dance?
61. What song was originally titled "One Horse Open Sleigh"?
36. What did the Grinch use as a substitute for reindeer?
62. What holiday film annually appears on television more than 300 times?
37. Who were nestled snug in their beds? 38. What 1990 movie told of a boy's experience when two men break into his house during Christmas?
63. In It's A Life, Wonderful Life what two friends share their names with two Sesame Street characters? 64. What is Frosty's nose made
83. What men's grooming appliance became a sled for Santa in commercials of the sixties? 84. What do most elves wear on the tips of their shoes? 85. After red and green, what are the two most popular Christmas colors? 86. What song contains the line "Somebody waits for you, kiss her once for me"? 87. What popular Christmas toy is based on a 1903 political caricature? 88. Who first recorded "Here Comes Santa Claus"? 89. What song does a caroler sing outside Scrooge's office? 90. What two words are normally preprinted on gift tags? 91. Where was Mommy when she was kissing Santa Claus? 92. What film told the plight of a poor mountain family during the days of the Depression? 93. On every street corner you hear what song?
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40. What glittery bits of metal are hung on a Christmas tree?
65. How does Scrooge improve Cratchit's life the day after Christmas?
94. What was Brenda Lee doing around the Christmas Tree?
41. In It's a Wonderful Life, what kind of spirit is Clarence?
66. What country started the tradition of exchanging gifts?
42. What were Frosty's last words?
67. In A Charlie Brown Christmas, what winter recreation is the cast of characters doing in the opening scene?
95. In A Charlie Brown Christmas, how many cents does Lucy charge for her psychiatric services?
43. What piece of heavenly apparel does the Littlest Angel not wear correctly? 44. What is Charlie Brown's complaint about Christmas?
23. In the movie The Santa Clause, who starred as the substitute Santa Claus? 24. What was Rudolph's punishment for his red nose?
46. On what street did a Santa Claus miracle occur?
25. In A Charlie Brown Christmas, who plays the dusty innkeeper in the Christmas play?
47. Counting Rudolph, how many reindeer are there?
26. What did the traffic cop holler to Frosty?
48. What happened to the drummer boy's lamb when he played his song for the baby Jesus?
96. Elvis Presley recorded what sad song in the fifties?
68. What are tiny, inexpensive gifts usually called?
97. In "Winter Wonderland" the lovestruck couple pretends a snowman is who?
69. Name the reindeer whose name begins with a "B"?
98. What parade was first held January 1, 1886?
70. What WWII First Lady wrote a Christmas story about a girl named Marta?
99. What song is full of threats and warnings about Santa Claus?
71. What non-smoking association sponsors Christmas seals?
100. Where did Santa land his sleigh in "The Night Before Christmas"?
72. Visions of what dance in children's heads?
101. Who yelled "Stop" to Frosty?
73. How many times is the name of Santa Claus used in "The Night Before Christmas"?
49. What did Rudolph never get to join in?
74. What is the most popular tree topper?
50. What Emmy award-winning cartoon was based on a newspaper editorial?
75. What song contains the line "Although, it's been said, many times, many ways"?
29. What Saturday Evening Post artist was known for his whimsical pictures of Santa Claus?
51. What carol is known as the counting song?
76. What did the Little Drummer Boy give to the Christ Child?
52. Where did there arise such a clatter?
77. What snack is often left out for Santa?
53. What type of canned pie filling is a big seller at Christmas time?
78. In It's a Wonderful Life, who starred as George Bailey?
30. What one
54. What three characters sing "The
79. What cola company was known for its
28. What popular bite-sized chocolate candy comes wrapped in red and green foil at Christmas?
82. What does the nutcracker become after killing the Mouse King?
39. What fruit is St. Nick's nose like?
45. What instrument does Amahl play as he leads the procession in Amahl and the Night Visitors?
27. What holiday drink contains sugar, milk, and eggs?
55. What gift did Caspar bring?
81. Who wrote "The Night Before Christmas"?
102. In It's A Wonderful Life, what did George dream of becoming? 103. What is the name of the first reindeer Santa calls in The Night Before Christmas? 104. What is the name of the most famous Christmas ballet? 105. What is the theme or essence of "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"? 106. Who wrote A Christmas Carol?
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2. Who lost $8,000 in It's a Wonderful Life?
80. What does Alvin want for Christmas?
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