Holidays 2007

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CBS 2 Holiday Trivia Quiz

(CBS) Here's a 31-question test of your knowledge of the holiday season. See how many you know:

1. How much would it cost you to buy one item each of the gifts of the "12 Days Of Christmas"?
A. $1,050
B. $18,920
C. $19,507
D. $110,600
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2. Which department store created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
A. Sears
B. Marshall Field's
C. Montgomery Ward
D. Goldblatt's
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3. What was the first department store to stay open until midnight for Christmas shoppers?
A. Kohl's
B. Carson Pirie Scott
C. Macy's
D. Bloomingdale's
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4. Who was the poinsettia named after?
A. A head of a major university in the Northeast
B. A U.S. ambassador to Mexico
C. A former prime minister of Canada
D. A daughter of a major department store's owner
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5. Which of the following countries calls Santa Claus "Grandfather Frost"?
A. Netherlands
B. Germany
C. Morocco
D. Russia
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6. Who was the first person to paint a definitive picture of Santa Claus?
A. Clement Clark Moore
B. Thomas Nast
C. Virginia O'Hanlon
D. Babbo Natale
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7. What does a wreath symbolize?
A. Joy
B. Wealth
C. Peace
D. Long Life
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8. Mistletoe was originally used to:
A. Ward off evil spirits
B. Steal a kiss from someone
C. Celebrate winter
D. Bring good luck
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9. How many hours does Santa have to get to every kid in the world?
A. 24
B. 29
C. 31
D. 36
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10. What is the theme of this year's window display at Macy's on State Street?
A. Harry Potter
B. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
C. Mary Poppins
D. The Nutcracker
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11. How many candles are in a Hanukkah menorah?
A. 3
B. 6
C. 9
D. 12
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12. Which president pushed Thanksgiving back a week to make the holiday shopping season longer?
A. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
B. Lyndon Johnson
C. Harry Truman
D. Dwight D. Eisenhower
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13. In what country is it holiday tradition for a young girl to wear a white dress, a red sash and a wreath with candles to serve her family coffee and cakes?
A. Germany
B. England
C. Sweden
D. Norway
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14. The word "Christmas" appears in the lyrics to only two of the following songs. Which ones?
A. Here Comes Santa Claus
B. Silver Bells
C. Deck The Halls
D. Jingle Bells
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15. Who was Scrooge's deceased business partner in "A Christmas Carol"?
A. Tiny Tim
B. Bob Cratchit
C. Fred Holywell
D. Jacob Marley
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16. What did George Bailey promise to give Mary in "It's A Wonderful Life"?
A. A house
B. An engagement ring
C. The moon
D. The stars
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17. What Northwest Indiana city was the movie classic "A Christmas Story" based on?
A. Gary
B. Merrillville
C. Crown Point
D. Hammond
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18. What did Ralphie want more than anything in "A Christmas Story?"
A. A decoder ring
B. A leg lamp
C. A BB gun
D. A pony
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19. Which of the following is not a dance in "The Nutcracker?"
A. Chinese Dance
B. Arabian Dance
C. Russian Dance
D. German Dance
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20. How many days does the Kwanzaa celebration last?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
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21. In "Miracle on 34th Street," Kris Kringle plays Santa Claus at what department store?
A. Marshall Field's
B. Macy's
C. Gimble's
D. Bloomingdale's
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22. According to the song, what was given on the ninth day of Christmas?
A. French Hens
B. Golden Rings
C. Ladies Dancing
D. Drummers Drumming
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23. What was the angel's name in "It's A Wonderful Life"?
A. Bailey
B. Billy
C. George
D. Clarence
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24. Which organization tracks Santa's travels on Christmas Eve?
A. NATO
B. NORAD
C. Army
D. Air Force
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25. Which of the following towns did the Grinch steal Christmas from?
A. Seussville
B. Lorax
C. Whoville
D. Oobleck
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26. Which if the following is not one of the official seven principles of Kwanzaa?
A. Unity
B. Peace
C. Purpose
D. Creativity
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27. In Hebrew, "Hanukkah" means:
A. Light
B. Dedication
C. Unity
D. Family
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28. In which ancient culture did using a baby to signify the New Year originate?
A. The Romans
B. The Vikings
C. The Chinese
D. The Greeks
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29. In what country did people roll out burning barrels of tar for the New Year?
A. England
B. Ireland
C. Scotland
D. Wales
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30. What is the Kwanzaa feast held on Dec. 31 called?
A. Nia
B. Kuumba
C. Imani
D. Karamu
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31. What does "Auld Lang Syne" mean?
A. Old Long Ago
B. Happy New Year
C. Out With The Old
D. Good Health
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