Waiting for Christmas

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  1. 4. Finish the movie title: "It's a _________ Life."
  2. 6. Name a popular main dish at Christmas dinner that is often served with cloves and pineapple slices.
  3. 8. What is a popular ingredient that is sometimes added to fudge?
  4. 9. Name the spice most often used in eggnog.
  5. 10. According to tradition, what prickly plant is used to symbolize good luck during Christmas?
  6. 11. In the song "Twelve Days of Christmas," how many pipers were piping?
  7. 14. Who said, "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night."?
  8. 16. It is better to give than it is to ________.
  9. 18. In the song "Twelve Days of Christmas," how many swans were swimming?
  10. 19. What is the name for small, southwestern Christmas pies?
  11. 22. On the first day of Christmas, what bird might be found in a pear tree?
  12. 23. What are traditonal Christmas songs called?
  13. 24. Name the Christmas candy that is made from white chocolate and crushed candy canes.
  14. 25. What is traditionally added to a Christmas tree to make it look like moonlight shining through the branches?
  15. 26. What spice is used in gingerbead to give its signature flavor?
  16. 27. Name the Christmas dessert often served in the shape of people or houses.
  17. 29. In what country did the Advent calender originate?
  18. 30. What is traditionally hung on the fireplace mantel?
  19. 32. Who said, "Bah! Humbug?"
  20. 33. The three wise men brought baby Jesus gold, frankincense, and ________."
  21. 34. "Not a creature was stirring, not even a _______"
  22. 35. Finish the movie title: "Home _____"
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  1. 1. What color are holly berries?
  2. 2. A popular red Christmas flower.
  3. 3. What color are mistletoe berries?
  4. 5. In the song "Twelve Days of Christmas," what nationality were the three hens?
  5. 7. What treat is traditionally left out for Santa?
  6. 12. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store? What if Christmas perhaps, means a little bit more. Who thought this?
  7. 13. Finish the phrase: "Nuttier than a _______"
  8. 15. Name the small, red fruit often served in a cold sauce or salad with Christmas dinner.
  9. 17. What do bad boys and girls get in their stockings?
  10. 20. Name a tasty treat often added to hot cocoa.
  11. 21. True or false: reindeer and caribou are the same animal.
  12. 23. Before electricity, what was used to light up Christmas trees?
  13. 28. the rich, hot liquid usually poured over a hot scoop of mashed potatoes.
  14. 31. What is the name of the tradition of walking around the neighborhood singing Christmas songs?