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- 1. The song "Jingle Bells" was originally created for this holiday (not Christmas).
- 3. According to the movie "It's A Wonderful Life", every time a bell rings, an angel gets its _____.
- 7. Each year about 15,000 people are sent to the emergency room as a result of Christmas ________ accidents.
- 11. This favorite Christmas character first appeared in 1939 to help with marketing.
- 12. The movie "Miracle on 34th Street" is based on this real-life department store.
- 14. Wreaths are symbolic of this holy figure, representing a crown of thorns and the red holly as the blood he shed.
- 16. This holiday beverage has the nickname of "milk punch."
- 18. Santa Clause came about from Saint ________.
- 19. In this country, KFC is the Christmas dinner of choice.
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- 2. It is estimated that this large percentage of Americans celebrates Christmas each year.
- 4. "Xmas" does not remove Christ from Christmas as "X" means Christ in the _____ language.
- 5. This Christmas treat was originally given to children by a German chiormaster to keep them quiet during long church services. (2 words)
- 6. The ____-____ company sponsored the Charlie Brown Christmas special episode that has become a classic in many American households.
- 8. Christmas ____ were initially brought into the home as a reminder that spring would return after the barren winter months.
- 9. What color is Elvis Presley's Christmas?
- 10. According to a 2017 study, Americans spend about one _________ dollars each on Christmas gifts.
- 13. While Jesus' birthday is celebrated December 25th, most historians believe he was instead born during this season.
- 15. The highest grossing holiday movie of all time. (2 words)
- 17. In the original Dr. Seuss story, the Grinch is white and black with _____-colored eyes.