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Where Christmas traditions came from: Saint Nicholas, the first Christmas trees and cards, Dickens, the Christmas Truce and more.
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Outrun the snow together.
Earn blasts, then hunt the other teams.
Answer to earn energy, then climb.
Answer to charge your kart, then race.

The class blasts through walls together.
Bid on mystery lots. Most money wins.
Sell tours. Nice, standard, or a total scam.
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The word "Christmas" comes from an Old English phrase meaning what?

According to Christian tradition, Christmas celebrates the birth of whom?

According to the Bible, in which town was Jesus born?

Which ancient Roman festival, held in December, was a time of feasting and giving gifts?

Saint Nicholas, who inspired Santa Claus, was a bishop in Myra. Which country is Myra in today?

The name "Santa Claus" comes from "Sinterklaas", the Dutch name for which saint?

Which country is usually credited with starting the tradition of decorated Christmas trees?

In the 1840s, which royal couple helped make Christmas trees popular in Britain?

The first Christmas cards for sale were printed in 1843 for which Englishman?

In which year was Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" first published?

The poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas", also called "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", was first published in which year?

Which cartoonist's drawings in the 1860s helped create the modern picture of a jolly, round Santa?

The carol "Silent Night" was first performed in 1818 in which country?

In 1914, during World War I, British and German soldiers stopped fighting in some places to meet and celebrate. What is this called?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created in 1939 for what?

Which North American defence organisation tracks Santa on Christmas Eve, a tradition its predecessor started in 1955 after a store advert printed the wrong phone number?

In "Xmas", where does the X come from?

The Advent calendar tradition began in which country?

In 1870, which US president signed the law making Christmas a federal holiday?

The poinsettia is named after Joel Poinsett, the first US minister (top diplomat) to which country?

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