Merry Christmas 2024

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  1. 2. Number of years for the average growing time of a Christmas tree
  2. 4. The real store that Miracle on 34th St is based on
  3. 7. Name of the head elf in The Santa Clause
  4. 8. What president banned Christmas trees at the White House?
  5. 13. Name of Scrooge's old partner in A Christmas Carol
  6. 15. What food shaped ornament is sometimes hidden in a Christmas tree?
  7. 16. Children get this in their stockings if they're on the naughty list.
  8. 19. Three words that best describe the Grinch. Stink, _____, stunk.
  9. 22. Song that was originally written to celebrate Thanksgiving.
  10. 24. Grinch's dog's name
  11. 28. What do the chipmunks want to Christmas?
  12. 30. In Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, what is the name of Rudolph's elf friend?
  13. 31. Fruit that is traditionally put inside a Christmas stocking
  14. 32. The number of reindeer in Twas the Night Before Christmas
  15. 33. Up on the Housetop was the first Christmas song to mention this
  16. 34. Rudolph's girlfriend in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
  17. 35. The original Latin meaning of the word Noel
  18. 37. Entrepreneur who was the first person to dress up as Santa in his department store
  19. 38. In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating KFC chicken?
  20. 40. Christmas-themed ballet premiered in 1892.
  21. 41. North Carolina produces over 20% of this in the US.
  22. 42. Rudolph's dad's name
  23. 43. The city of North Pole is located in this state
  24. 44. Frosty's nose was made of this
  25. 45. This is the best selling Christmas song ever
  26. 46. In North America, wild reindeer are also known as this
  27. 47. Hot spiced cider that is a tradition for many.
  28. 50. Highest grossing Christmas movie of all time
  29. 52. Popular Christmas beverage is also referred to as "milk punch"
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  1. 1. The first artificial Christmas tree was made using this
  2. 3. Christmas edible is known for its long shelf-life.
  3. 5. Another name for a Christmas Tree
  4. 6. America's largest home is the setting of a 2023 TV movie.
  5. 9. Country that started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree
  6. 10. The Tanglewood Festival of Lights, which consists of more than a million LED lights and about 12 million miles of wire, began during the 1991 holiday season and takes place in this Forsyth County village
  7. 11. According to Buddy the Elf, how many main food groups are there?
  8. 12. Main ingredient in gingerbread cookies
  9. 14. The first company to use Santa Clause in advertising
  10. 17. Modern day country is where St. Nicholas was born
  11. 18. From How the Grinch Stole Christmas, "It came without packages, boxes or ____."
  12. 20. Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver
  13. 21. In Home Alone, where does Kevin's family go for Christmas?
  14. 23. This phrase expresses one's annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations.
  15. 25. Charity that is run by a reserve branch of the Marines.
  16. 26. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is ______ loud for all to hear.
  17. 27. Ralphie's little brother's name in A Christmas Story
  18. 29. The airing of what is part of the Festivus tradition?
  19. 30. Gingerbread houses were inspired by what fairy tale?
  20. 34. McAdenville is known as this and is one of the most festive towns to visit with its dazzling light displays
  21. 36. The name of the ladder company from The Santa Clause
  22. 39. In The Holiday, what is the name of the character played by Cameron Diaz?
  23. 48. City that is the setting for the movie Last Christmas
  24. 49. Desired profession of Rudolph's elf friend
  25. 51. What type of pudding contains Figs, walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg?