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1. In the rather obscure carol 'Three Kings from Persian Lands Afar', to where are we told the wise men followed the pointing star?
2. The giant Christmas tree that stands on Boston Common each year is a gift to the Massachusetts city from which other North American community?
3. The Christmas memory flood tends to include both happy and sad memories. Increased suicides are expected for the holiday season. According to an National Public Radio reported study on suicides during the holidays, how does the rate in the United States actually compare to the rest of the year?
4. If you were given some frumenty at a Medieval Christmas party, what would you do with it?
5. You've decided to reduce the ecological footprint of your Christmas celebration. According to the Boston Globe, which of the following accounts for 50% of the increased carbon emissions in the Christmas season?
6. In the Philippines, there is a Christmas tradition known as Simbang Gabi. What does it consist of?
7. Part of the Christmas tradition for many people is shortbread. Why is it called "short"?
8. Imagine that Santa must make deliveries of presents on Christmas night to Santa believers around the world. Since Santa must go city to city and across oceans one can assume that there is an average 3/4 mile distance between homes. According to NPR's 2007 analysis of this scenario, which of the following would be expected?
9. Hogswatch is author Terry Pratchett's 'Discworld' equivalent of Christmas. On Hogswatchnight, what is traditionally left out by children for the Hogfather's sleigh pullers?
10. In Agatha Christie's 'Hercule Poirot's Christmas', what epigram from 'Macbeth' is quoted on the murder of Simeon Lee?
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