Get into the holiday spirit with this fun quiz that covers holiday traditions, history, and pop culture! Test your knowledge and see how well you know your festive facts.
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Which country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
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United States
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Germany
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England
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Sweden
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What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
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Yes
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No
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“Last Christmas” by Wham
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“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid
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“All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey
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“Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John Lennon
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In which city does the famous “Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree” stand?
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Yes
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No
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Los Angeles
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Chicago
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New York City
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Boston
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Which holiday movie features the line, “Keep the change, ya filthy animal”?
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Yes
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No
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Elf
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The Polar Express
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Home Alone
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A Christmas Story
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Home Alone
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The “Twelve Days of Christmas” song originally comes from which country?
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Yes
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No
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England
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Ireland
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Ireland
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United States
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Canada
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Canada
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What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
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Yes
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No
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Tinsel
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Garland
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Garland
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Ornaments
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Ornaments
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Wreaths
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Wreaths
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Who is the author of the famous 1843 novella A Christmas Carol?
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Yes
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No
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Mark Twain
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Charles Dickens
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Jane Austen
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William Shakespeare
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In which year did Elf (starring Will Ferrell) premiere?
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Yes
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No
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2003
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2005
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2007
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2007
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Which of these Christmas traditions originated in Italy?
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Yes
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No
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Christmas crackers
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Christmas Eve dinner
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The Feast of Seven Fishes
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Advent Calendars
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In which country did the tradition of hanging stockings for Santa Claus originate?
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Yes
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No
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United Kingdom
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United States
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United States
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Germany
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Netherlands
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In The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, what is the Grinch’s dog’s name?
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Yes
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No
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Max
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Buddy
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Buddy
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Charlie
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Charlie
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Rufus
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Rufus
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Which plant is commonly associated with Christmas and is used in decorations and to kiss under?
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Yes
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No
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Holly
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Mistletoe
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Poinsettia
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Ivy
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Ivy
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The tradition of celebrating New Year’s Eve in Times Square began in which year?
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Yes
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No
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1907
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1923
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1940
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1940
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1965
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What is the primary miracle that Hanukkah celebrates?
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The parting of the Red Sea
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The oil lasting eight days in the Temple
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The fall of Jericho
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What Christmas-themed ballet was first performed in 1892?
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Yes
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No
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Nutcracker
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The Snowman
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Sleeping Beauty
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The Snow Queen
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What traditional Christmas plant is often associated with good luck?
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Yes
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No
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Poinsettia
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Mistletoe
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Holly
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Amaryllis
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Holly
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Holly
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Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of ______.
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Yes
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No
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Lights
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Freedom
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Harvest
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Harvest
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Blessings
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How many candles are lit on the menorah during Hanukkah?
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Yes
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No
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8
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9
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9
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10
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10
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Which popular Christmas character was created by Dr. Seuss?
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Yes
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No
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Frosty the Snowman
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Santa Claus
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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The Grinch
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In Home Alone, where is the McCallister family going when they leave Kevin behind?
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Yes
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No
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Paris
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London
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London
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Rome
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Rome
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New York City
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