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- 4. A young boy takes a train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve in what classic 1985 children's book by Chris Van Allsburg.
- 6. What is the name of the little girl who receives the nutcracker in the ballet by Tchaikovsky?
- 10. “Twas the Night Before Christmas” was originally published under what name?
- 11. The author of “A Christmas Carol”.
- 13. The Legend of the Poinsettia is based on a classic Christmas tale from which country?
- 14. In which magical land is it always Winter but never Christmas?
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- 1. The first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by this famous fairy tale.
- 2. What is John Grisham’s only Christmas-themed book?
- 3. Which Christmas novella is the classic film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ based on?
- 4. Which Shakespear work does a man dressed as a woman fall in love with a woman dressed as a man at Christmas?
- 5. What classic Christmas story does author Gregory Maguire retell in his novel “Hiddensee”?
- 7. In the Harry Potter series, Mrs. Weasley gives this to each of her family members at Christmas.
- 8. Which Dr. Seuss character was guilty of stealing Christmas?
- 9. “The Father Christmas Letters” is written and illustrated by which famous novelist?
- 12. In “Little Women”, Jo sold this of hers in order pay for her mother to travel and see their father.