⚠️ STAFF ONLY - DO NOT SHOW TO GUESTS ⚠️

Christmas Countdown - Answer Key

Check each answer against the "Valid Range" - if the guest's guess falls within this range, it counts as correct
Actual Value is provided for reference but guests don't need to be exact
Congratulate guests for any answers within range - this is about fun estimation, not precision
Optional: Tell guests how close they were if they ask
Be encouraging! Even 1-2 correct guesses out of 10 is good

#	Challenge	Actual Value	Valid Range	Difficulty	Notes
1	Candy Canes in Jar	47	40 - 54	Easy	±15% range, visible counting
2	Jingle Bells in Container	63	57 - 69	Medium	±10% range, partially visible
3	Mini Ornaments in Bowl	82	70 - 94	Easy	±15% range, colorful and visible
4	Wrapped Candies	156	148 - 164	Hard	±5% range, many small items
5	Height of Stacked Boxes	38 inches	34 - 42 in	Medium	±10% range, visual estimation
6	Length of Ribbon Spool	75 feet	68 - 82 ft	Medium	±10% range, wound on spool
7	Weight of Stuffed Stocking	24 ounces	20 - 28 oz	Easy	±15% range, can lift if labeled "OK to touch"
8	Circumference of Wreath	42 inches	40 - 44 in	Hard	±5% range, circular measurement
9	Snowflakes on Garland	28	25 - 31	Medium	±10% range, strung together
10	Lights on Mini Tree	95	86 - 104	Medium	±10% range, wrapped around branches

Easy challenges (±15%): #1 Candy Canes, #3 Ornaments, #7 Stocking Weight

Medium challenges (±10%): #2 Jingle Bells, #5 Box Height, #6 Ribbon Length, #9 Snowflakes, #10 Lights

Hard challenges (±5%): #4 Wrapped Candies, #8 Wreath Circumference

"Is this exact?" - No! Answers within the valid range are correct. We're looking for good estimation skills.
"Can I guess again?" - Yes, but only once per visit. Encourage them to take their time on first attempt.
"What's a good score?" - 3-5 correct is average, 6-8 is very good, 9-10 is exceptional!
"How do you count the lights?" - We counted individual bulbs, not strands.
"Can I touch things?" - Only if labeled "OK to touch" - otherwise look only!