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- 3. In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what three words best describe the Grinch?
- 6. This classic movie is repeatedly referenced in the 2003 Christmas in Canada episode of South Park (four words).
- 9. Latkes are typically eaten around which Jewish holiday?
- 12. Name of traditional sweet fruit bread from Germany.
- 14. What Seinfeld-created holiday is for the rest of us?
- 15. What is the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend?
- 18. Holidays scheduled around December 21 every year celebrate what term for the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?
- 21. This year, CCTG is celebrating the 26th presentation of what special event (two words).
- 22. Where do Michael, Dwight, Jim and Andy go for lunch in the Christmas episode?
- 25. Which Canadian chain store used this sales slogan, “Give like Santa, Save like Scrooge” (two words).
- 28. Whamageddon is a challenge with competitors trying to make it through the holiday season without hearing what song (two words)?
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- 1. Fear of snow.
- 2. January gets its name from what Roman god?
- 4. According to folklore in some countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmas?
- 5. __________ weather.
- 7. In 1996, what toy with origins in Sesame Street was the holiday gift of the year (three words)?
- 8. What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving (two words)?
- 10. In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
- 11. In some traditions, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?
- 13. What’s the name of the main villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas (two words)?
- 16. This famous scientist was born on December 25, 1642.
- 17. __________ Station, Northwest Territories, was established in 1932 to house a herd of its namesake.
- 19. This museum in Leavenworth, Washington houses over 7000 of this tool that is also the name of a famous ballet.
- 20. In Labrador, this vegetable is hollowed out, fitted with a candle, and is given to children at Christmas.
- 23. Which popular holiday beverage is also called “milk punch”?
- 24. In Central Europe, particularly Czechia and Slovakia, what part of the traditional Christmas dinner is often kept in the bathtub for a few days before the holiday?
- 26. In 1905, this company sponsored the first Santa Claus Parade in Toronto.
- 27. This Newfoundland tradition involves dressing in disguise to visit homes to sing and dance in exchange for food and drink.