Question

One legend states that dogs appear to people who study the Torah on the day before this holiday, which is why many study a parody text called the Toledot Yeshu. People on this holiday are often greeted in Hebrew with “Chag Molad Sameach.” The Baal Shem Tov popularized calling (-5[1])the day before this holiday Nittel Nacht. A dance called the Matzo Ball is often held the day before this holiday, which is often celebrated by eating Chinese food due to other restaurant closures. The North American tradition of the Hanukkah bush likely derived from, for 10 points, what non-Jewish holiday’s tradition of decorating a tree? ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Christmas [or Christmas Eve or Christmas Day]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Ryan ZhangUBC BUBC A48-5
Tai BelkeUBC AUBC B10510

Summary

2024 ACF Fall at Ohio StatefallY2100%0%100%105.00
2024 ACF Fall at WashingtonfallY1100%0%100%105.00
2024 ACF Fall at GeorgiafallY1100%0%0%81.00
2024 ACF Fall at North CarolinafallY3100%0%33%92.33
2024 ACF Fall at IllinoisfallY10100%0%30%86.70