12 Volts of Christmas

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  1. 1. One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
  2. 3. Which U.S. state was the first to declare Christmas an official holiday?
  3. 8. What much-reviled Christmas edible is known for its long shelf life?
  4. 9. What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
  5. 10. In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
  6. 12. How many years does it take for a tree to reach the average, ideal “Christmas tree” height?
  7. 13. How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
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  1. 2. What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
  2. 4. In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, what was the first name of Scrooge?
  3. 5. The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life departmentstore. What is it?
  4. 6. Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
  5. 7. As the clock chimes midnight to ring in the New Year, a Spanish tradition involves eating twelve of what?
  6. 11. What is Ralphie’s little brother’s name in the movie A Christmas Story?