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Across 3. American cartoonist Thomas Nast is credited with creating the traditional image of which popular Christmas character? 6. From which country does the poinsettia plant originate? 7. According to a study done in 2005, which Canadian Province spends the most in retail stores on Christmas? 9. In Japan, which fast food restaurant is hugely popular on Christmas Eve due to a successful marketing campaign? In fact it is so popular that the chain recommends customers make their orders 2 months in advance 12. It was once believed that any woman who went up this plant and were not kissed would not marry to coming year 13. Brandy is made from distilling what? 14. This Santa tracker started from an error in a newspaper ad 19. Statistics say avid Christmas shoppers are ______________ at least three times while shopping 22. How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish? 25. Which continent is the turkey from? 28. What toy was a non-working prop in the hit movie “Home Alone”, but was brought into a retail version after a massive letter-writing campaign by young fans of the film? 29. What American state was the first to officially recognize Christmas? 30. What Christmas food is made from “marsh-whorts”? 31. This Company was the first to advertise with Santa Claus for their winter promotions 32. Which poem written by Clement Moore was originally titled "A Visit from Saint Nicholas"? 36. What Christmas item takes its name from the old French word estincelle, meaning sparkle? 37. Has a bowl full of jelly 40. The Federal Accountability Act of 2006 states that the ________ ________ of Canada cannot accept monetary presents, gift cards or perishable items such a Christmas cookies or cakes 41. Which ocean is Christmas Island in? 43. What was the song "Silver Bells" originally called? 45. The best-selling Christmas song ever 46. In Frosty the Snowman, what was the name of the magician with the "Magic Hat"? 50. Since 1982 Santa's Post Office has employed mail room ________ from Canada, and he has received more than 20 million letters from children around the world. Canada Post volunteers donate over 200,000 hours of their time each year to help Santa respond to every letter that arrives 51. This word entered the English language in the late 1300's and originated from the Latin word "natalis", which means 'day of birth' 53. The creature with a heart that's two sizes too small dwells here 56. What festive drink is made from milk, cream, sugar and beaten eggs? 57. The tradition that bad children receive a lump of coal for Christmas came from which country? 58. Which author best known for creating the Headless Horseman also created the iconic image of Santa flying in a sleigh?

Down 1. More _________ are purchased (31%) at Christmas time than any other holiday or occasion during the year 2. Santa must visit approximately 842,000,000 of these on Christmas Eve 4. Which country traditionally has "six white boomers" 5. How many gifts would you receive if you received all of the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"? (answer is a number spelled out) 8. What environmental American president banned Christmas Tree's from the White House in 1912? 10. What popular magazine once declared Santa the world’s richest man? 11. An artificial Christmas tree would have to be ____________ for more than 20 years to be “greener” than buying a fresh-cut tree annually 15. A big part of the Christmas celebrations in Germany is? 16. One of the first commercially sold artificial Christmas trees was made from what? 17. How many times does Santa check his list? 18. The largest Christmas Angel ornament to ever be made was created in Mexico, over 18 feet high and 8 feet wide. What was it made out of? 20. In 1965 what song did two astronauts play to mission control during a prank with a harmonica and bells? This was the first song ever played in space 21. Who was the author of "A Christmas Carol"? 23. What popular Christmas candy has legends saying it represents the Shepherd’s Staff? 24. More than 3 billion of these are sent in the United States every year at Christmas time 26. What Christmas ornament symbolizes a sign of welcome and long life for all who enter? 27. The popular song "Jingle Bells" was originally made for what holiday (hint: not Christmas)? 31. US President Franklin Pierce introduced what to White House Christmas tradition in 1856? 33. On the eleventh day of Christmas, what did my true love send to me? 34. Who is the famous child actor who played the character Kevin McCallister? 35. Before stockings what did Dutch children hang by the fireside? 36. Who played Santa in “The Santa Clause” movie? 38. These type of leftovers are responsible for 400,000 cases of post Christmas associated illnesses 39. Who narrated the original 1966 TV show "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"? 42. What type of Christmas tree has sold more since 1991? Artificial or Real? 44. What is the earliest known Christmas tree decoration? 47. The red nosed reindeer 48. What did Frosty the Snowman have for a nose? 49. 4,000,000 tons of ____________ is generated annually from gift wrap and shopping bags 52. Canada Post recognizes the address “Santa Clause, North Pole, Canada”… what is the postal code? 54. In the move “A Charlie Brown Christmas” what color Christmas tree does Lucy as Charlie Brown to get? 55. What type of Christmas tree is more environmentally friendly? Real or Artificial?