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- 4. How many new holiday movies did Hallmark release in 2023?
- 7. In 1965, this song became the first song broadcast from space.
- 10. What is Scrooge's first name in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"?
- 11. A romantic botanical parasite.
- 12. Individual ice crystals that grow while suspended in the atmosphere before eventually falling to the ground.
- 13. In 1955, this group began tracking Santa's flight as he delivered gifts worldwide.
- 14. How many roles did Tom Hanks play in the movie "The Polar Express"?
- 15. These illuminate the Mississippi River levees in December.
- 16. Kentucky Fried Chicken is the Christmas meal of choice in this country.
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- 1. If you find this on the tree, you open your gift first on Christmas Day.
- 2. At 122ft high, with arms made from two 30ft tall spruce trees, Olympia secured the title of home of the world's tallest snowperson for this state.
- 3. The Aztec called this plant Cuetlaxōchitl.
- 5. In 1939, this most famous holiday character made his debut.
- 6. New Orleans' favorite snowman.
- 8. Home of the Yule Lads, a group of mischievous spirits feast, leave gifts and play pranks in the days leading up to Christmas Day.
- 9. Who made Santa Claus' red suit iconic?