Winter Holiday Fun!

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  1. 2. The name of the center in N.Y. city famous for its annual Christmas tree and holiday decorations, iconic skate rink and Top of the Rock observation deck
  2. 7. What was the first name of the artist who sang the most popular and commercially successful holiday song of more recent decades, "All I Want for Christmas is You"?
  3. 8. The 26th of December, Boxing Day in Canada is mainly reserved for what activity?
  4. 9. What is Santa Claus's first name?
  5. 11. This calendar is used to count down the days in anticipation of Christmas.
  6. 12. What do you call the chocolate coins given as gifts during Hanukkah?
  7. 13. The tradition of putting up Christmas trees originated in which country in the 16th century?
  8. 14. What is the name of the candle-holder used during Hanukkah?
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  1. 1. How many ghosts appear to Ebeneezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol"?
  2. 3. A white __ exchange is a game where participants bring a wrapped, often silly or impractical gift to a party, and then take turns picking or stealing gifts from each other.
  3. 4. Another name for birth
  4. 5. What is the town called in the movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
  5. 6. A drink that originated during the middle ages with hot milk, curdled ale or wine, raw eggs and sugar.
  6. 10. The wise men on Christmas eve followed what to Bethlehem?
  7. 14. #1 New Year's resolution goal for 2025 "More__"