It is time for Christmas and everything associated with the holiday – gift shopping, great food, and family gatherings. Make your festivities more fun with a game of Christmas trivia questions and answers or use our trivia lists for a Christmas trivia quiz. You can also become a Christmas expert with our selection of Christmas trivia. Start at the beginning of the article or choose a section covering your favorite Christmas trivia. We have also included some guidelines for using Christmas trivia games. If you’re hosting a Christmas party or organizing a holiday potluck, visit quicksignup.com to easily coordinate gift exchanges, food signups, and volunteer schedules.

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How To Play Christmas Trivia

  • Teams – split into pairs or groups of 3 to 5. Solo play works for small groups.
  • Rounds – run 5 to 10 questions per round. Mix difficulties to keep it lively.
  • Scoring – 1 point per correct answer. Optional bonus points for perfect rounds or toughest questions.
  • Tie breakers – closest to the number for a holiday stat, or a sudden death lightning round.
  • Accessibility – read questions aloud and show them on a screen or handout. Offer multiple choice for kids.
  • Timekeeping – 20 to 30 seconds for standard questions, 60 seconds for picture or lyric rounds.

Christmas Trivia Questions

Use our Trivia Questions and Answers to play a trivia game. The easiest way to play is to divide your group into pairs or teams of three or more players. Have one person designated to call out questions. The caller can either ask a question letting teams or pairs take turns answering or call out a question and let the first person to respond answer. If you have a small group and people are playing individually, you can give each person a question in turn. Every right answer gets a point. You can set a predetermined number of points necessary for winning the game or simply play until you run out of questions and whoever has the most points wins the game.

Christmas Movies and Books

Christmas Movies and Books Trivia

  1. Who was the star of the Christmas movie Jingle All the Way?
  2. Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from the Who’s?
  3. Who was the star of the movie titled White Christmas?
  4. What is the first name of Scrooge, the principal character of the novel A Christmas Carol?
  5. Who was the author of A Christmas Carol?
  6. How many ghosts are there in A Christmas Carol?
  7. What was the name of the animated Christmas movie featuring Tom Hanks?
  8. What made Frosty come to life in the movie Frosty the Snowman?
  9. Why did the other reindeer pick on Rudolph?
  10. How many reindeer were in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas”?
  11. Who helped Rudolph after he left the North Pole?
  12. What bad guy did Rudolph have to avoid?
  13. Who played George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life?
  14. Who spies on kids and reports back to Santa?
  15. What toy has magical powers that goes on a new adventure every night after the kids go to sleep?
  16. Why couldn’t Ralphie have a BB gun in A Christmas Story?
  17. What happens when you stick your wet tongue to a frozen pole, like in A Christmas Story?
  18. What were the names of the ghosts in A Christmas Carol?
  19. What animated film depicted a train that took kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
  20. What does Santa say at the end of “A Visit from St. Nicholas“?
  21. What Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single ever?
  22. What was the real department store featured in a Christmas movie – and which movie?

Christmas Foods

Christmas Foods Trivia

  1. Which milk based beverage is available around the Christmas holidays and comes in both alcoholic and non alcoholic versions?
  2. Stollen is the traditional fruit cake of which country?
  3. What name is given to small sausages wrapped in bacon at a British Christmas dinner?
  4. The red and white costume of Father Christmas was popularized by which drinks manufacturer?
  5. In which direction should you stir mincemeat for good luck – clockwise or anti clockwise?
  6. What would you stick into an onion when following a traditional bread sauce recipe?
  7. A swede is a cross between which two vegetables?
  8. What is a female turkey called?
  9. What is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey’s neck?
  10. Which spirit is traditionally added to butter and served with Christmas pudding?
  11. True or false – before turkey, the traditional English Christmas dinner included a pig’s head smothered in mustard.
  12. Visions of which sweet foodstuff danced in children’s heads in “‘Twas the Night before Christmas”?
  13. In Oaxaca City, Mexico, Noche de rábanos is celebrated every 23 December. Which food gives this festival its name?
  14. Approximately how many turkeys were purchased at Christmas 2013 in the UK – 1 million, 10 million, or 20 million?
  15. What is a Bûche de Noël commonly eaten in France?
  16. What would you be drinking if you had Glühwein?
  17. Which type of sweet bread loaf from Milan is traditionally eaten at Christmas in Italy?
  18. Which Christmas food is considered good luck to eat one of on each of the 12 days of Christmas?
  19. As the clock chimes midnight for the New Year, a Spanish tradition involves eating twelve of what?
  20. Which type of tree was the partridge sitting in according to the song?
  21. What beverage is also known as milk punch?
  22. What is the main course for a traditional Christmas dinner?
  23. What are common sides for Christmas dinner?
  24. How many turkeys are cooked each Christmas in the US?
  25. What dish was served by Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol and mentioned in “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”?
  26. What is the significance of a Yule Log or Bûche de Noël?
  27. What do you leave for Santa?
  28. What do you leave for reindeer?
  29. What food has a long shelf life but many people do not like it?
  30. Where did eggnog start?
  31. Why are candy canes shaped like shepherd’s canes?
  32. What type of craft house is popular to make and eat for Christmas?
  33. What Christmas treat popular in England has dried fruit and spices and once contained meat?
  34. Where did gingerbread houses start – and when?
  35. What fairy tale inspired gingerbread houses?
  36. What soda company often uses Santa Claus in Christmas advertising?
  37. When did Coca Cola start featuring Santa in their ads?

Christmas Traditions

Christmas Traditions

  1. When was the first Christmas card sent – and who designed it?
  2. Canada, the UK, and most other Commonwealth countries officially celebrate the day after Christmas as what holiday?
  3. How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
  4. Similar to tinsel, these long strips of shiny foil are used to decorate a Christmas tree. What are they called?
  5. What are two other names for Santa Claus?
  6. True or false – the first Christmas tree appeared in the United States.
  7. What country has the tradition of filling children’s clogs with candy and treats on December 5?
  8. Who created Rudolph, the most popular reindeer of Santa Claus?
  9. How many reindeer drive Santa’s sleigh counting Rudolph?
  10. Who once stole Christmas?
  11. Which country first used Christmas trees?
  12. Who helped popularize electric Christmas lights?
  13. The legend of Santa Claus is associated with which saint or monk?
  14. Which was the last US state to declare Christmas an official holiday?
  15. Which was the first country to issue a Christmas postage stamp?
  16. When was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the United States?
  17. Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
  18. What is Santa Claus called in France?
  19. Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees?
  20. Which American President objected to Christmas trees in the White House?
  21. How many days are there between Christmas and the Epiphany?
  22. Which country lights candles on relatives’ graves on Christmas Eve?
  23. Where did the Nativity take place?
  24. Which of these was not a gift given by the Wise Men – gold, silver, myrrh, or frankincense?
  25. Which company helped make the modern image of Santa popular worldwide?
  26. Which of Santa’s reindeer is named after another animal?
  27. Who was first to wear a tailored Santa costume in a store and hand out gifts?
  28. Is there a Mrs. Santa Claus?
  29. December 26 is celebrated as what?
  30. Why are Christmas candy canes red and white?
  31. Who helps Santa Claus make gifts?
  32. According to the Bible story, Jesus Christ was born in a what?
  33. Were Christmas celebrations ever banned in England?
  34. According to Italian tradition, who delivers gifts to good children on the eve of Epiphany?
  35. When did the tradition of Christmas cookies begin?
  36. What Christmas tradition started with decorations made of strands of silver?
  37. What reindeer shares a name with the celebrity of Valentine’s Day?
  38. What Christmas decoration is made from a parasitic plant?
  39. What holds a place at the top of the Christmas tree?
  40. Where was St. Nicholas born?
  41. Where did Puritans ban Christmas – and when?
  42. What happens if you stand under mistletoe with someone?
  43. What did Noel mean in Latin before being used for Christmas?
  44. What Roman holiday inspired Christmas celebrations?
  45. What is the most popular Christmas stage work featuring toys that come to life?
  46. Where did The Nutcracker premiere – and when?
  47. What song talks about multiple days of the Christmas celebration?
  48. Who got run over by a reindeer – and when?
  49. What political cartoonist helped shape Santa’s look?
  50. When was Christmas initially celebrated by many Christians in the East?
  51. When did the term “Xmas” start being used?
  52. How did Xmas begin as an abbreviation?
  53. Where did the tradition of candles in windows start in the US?

Christmas Trivia for Kids

Kids love Christmas, and it is not just getting gifts. We have selected trivia items most kids will be familiar with. The questions and answers are listed separately to provide a bit of a challenge:

Questions

  1. What animated film is about a train taking kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
  2. What are adults supposed to do if they find themselves under the mistletoe?
  3. What do you leave for reindeer on Christmas Eve?
  4. What do you leave for Santa on Christmas Eve?
  5. What food is often given at Christmas, comes in a tin can, has fruit and nuts, has a long shelf life, but many people do not like it?
  6. In the song “The Little Drummer Boy,” what gift did the little boy give to the newborn Christ?
  7. What small toy has magical powers, goes on a new adventure every night, and reports kids’ behavior to Santa?
  8. What two words almost always appear on Christmas gift tags?
  9. At Christmas, it is fun to create a small house made out of what kind of dough?
  10. Where was the baby Jesus born?
  11. Who tries to stop Christmas from coming by stealing all the things of Christmas from the Who’s in Whoville?
  12. Why did all the other reindeer pick on Rudolph?
  13. What was Frosty the Snowman’s nose made out of in the animated film?
  14. In the song “Silent Night” what words come next after “Silent night”?
  15. In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what kind of tree is the partridge sitting in?

Answers

  1. The Polar Express
  2. They are supposed to kiss.
  3. Carrots and oats.
  4. Milk and cookies.
  5. Fruitcake.
  6. He played a song on his drums.
  7. Elf on the Shelf.
  8. To and From.
  9. Gingerbread.
  10. Bethlehem.
  11. The Grinch.
  12. Because of his ruby red nose.
  13. A button.
  14. “Holy night.”
  15. A pear tree.

Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers

Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers

  1. After leaving Bethlehem, to which country did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus travel?
  2. Christmas is celebrated on 25 December. Who is the patron saint remembered on 26 December?
  3. Every elf has this ornament on the tip of their shoes. Which ornament is it?
  4. Everyone knows the mistletoe tradition. What color are the berries on the plant?
  5. How does Santa go back up the chimney to continue delivering gifts?
  6. How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?
  7. Name the eight original reindeer.
  8. Which Cola company famously featured a happy, smiling Santa Claus in ads?
  9. Red and green are most associated with Christmas. Which two other colors are also very popular?
  10. What snacks are traditionally left out for Santa?
  11. What is the French name for Santa Claus?
  12. Two of Santa’s reindeer are named after weather phenomena. Which ones?
  13. What gifts did the Three Wise Men bring to Jesus?
  14. What is the name of Ebenezer Scrooge’s deceased business partner?
  15. What two words will you almost always find on Christmas gift tags?
  16. When does the Russian Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas?
  17. Which country can be credited with creating eggnog?
  18. Which country did St. Nicholas originally belong to?
  19. Which country gifts the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, London?
  20. Which is the most popular ornament placed at the top of the Christmas tree?
  21. Which was the first US state to recognize Christmas as an official holiday?
  22. Which was the last US state to declare Christmas a legal holiday?
  23. Where is one of the world’s largest nativity scenes displayed annually?
  24. Who tracks Santa’s location on Christmas Eve – and when did it start?
  25. When was the first tree put up at Rockefeller Center?
  26. What was the tallest Christmas tree ever put up – and where?
  27. Who was the first President to have a Christmas tree in the White House?
  28. What President established Christmas as a national holiday?
  29. Which President objected to a Christmas tree in the White House?
  30. Why are lights used on trees at Christmas?
  31. How many candles are on a traditional Advent wreath?
  32. What do Christians associate with the wreath?
  33. What does the circle of an Advent wreath symbolize?
  34. What do you hang above the fireplace for Santa to stuff with goodies?

Christmas Trivia for Seniors

It is fun to remember past Christmases and the fun we had celebrating. Our Christmas Trivia for Seniors is sure to remind you of celebrations from the ’40s through the ’90s.

  • In 1947, Gene Autry recorded “Here Comes Santa Claus.”
  • In 1948, “All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth” was released by Spike Jones and the City Slickers.
  • In 1949, Gene Autry recorded “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.”
  • In 1953, Bing Crosby sang “Silent Night,” originally “Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht.”
  • In 1953, Eartha Kitt recorded “Santa Baby.”
  • Elvis Presley recorded “Blue Christmas” in 1957.
  • The animated TV special “A Charlie Brown Christmas” first aired in 1965.
  • In 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts spent Christmas Eve orbiting the moon.
  • In 1975, Atari partnered with Sears to release the PONG game system.
  • In the 1970s, the Sears Christmas Wish Book was a staple.
  • Top ’80s toys included My Little Pony, Rubik’s Cube, Care Bears, and He Man.
  • Lite Brite became a must have toy in the ’80s.
  • A Christmas Story hit theaters on November 18, 1983.
  • Tickle Me Elmo was the must have toy of Christmas 1996.
  • The ’90s saw home computers become a big gift.
  • On November 16, 1990, Home Alone was released.
  • In 1992, The Muppet Christmas Carol starred Michael Caine as Scrooge.

Christmas Trivia Facts

  • Santa Claus is based on St. Nicholas, a Christian bishop.
  • Theodore Roosevelt objected to a White House tree and later established the US Forest Service.
  • Benjamin Harrison had the first White House Christmas tree in 1889.
  • Thomas Edison and his team helped pioneer Christmas lights in the 1880s.
  • “The Twelve Days of Christmas” totals 364 gifts.
  • In It’s a Wonderful Life, every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings.
  • The best selling Christmas song ever is “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby.
  • NORAD has tracked Santa since 1955.
  • Rudolph was created by Robert L. May in 1939 for Montgomery Ward.
  • Christmas became a US federal holiday in 1870.
  • The first Rockefeller Center tree was erected in 1933.
  • Gingerbread houses began in 16th century Germany.
  • Mistletoe is a parasitic plant with white berries. American mistletoe can be toxic if ingested.
  • The first commercial Christmas card was sent in 1843 by John Horsley.
  • Other names for Santa include Kris Kringle and Saint Nick.

Christmas Carols

Christmas Carols

Christmas memories often come with music. Not everyone will remember all of these songs – this category may be best for adults. We have divided the selection into Easy, Harder, and Hard.

Easy

  1. In the carol “Jingle Bells,” what kind of sleigh is mentioned?
  2. In “O Little Town of Bethlehem” where do the silent stars go by?
  3. On the tenth day of Christmas, what does my true love give to me?
  4. Which is the most famous Christmas ballet of all time?
  5. Which song begins with “Joy to the world, the Savior reigns”?
  6. Which carol’s second verse begins with “The cattle are lowing”?
  7. In 1949, Gene Autry recorded a song about a famous reindeer. What is it?
  8. What song does Lucy ask Schroeder to play in “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?

Harder

  1. Which popular Christmas carol also moonlights as a lullaby?
  2. Which carol, other than “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” is based on children?
  3. What color was the Christmas that Elvis had?
  4. What song does Lucy ask Schroeder to play in “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?
  5. Which is the best selling Christmas single of all time?
  6. Which hymn’s second verse begins with “Christ by highest heaven adored”?
  7. Which carol’s second verse begins with “Still through the cloven skies they come”?
  8. Which hymn’s second verse begins with “O sing, choirs of angels”?
  9. Which hymn’s second verse begins with “For Christ is born of Mary”?
  10. Which hymn’s second verse begins with “Born a king on Bethlehem’s plain”?
  11. Which carol’s second line begins with “They looked up and saw a star”?
  12. Which song opens with “Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful”?

Hard

  1. In “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas,” what is the prettiest sight to see?
  2. In “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” where did mommy tickle Santa Claus?
  3. In “We Three Kings,” which way is the star leading them?
  4. Which song has the line “I don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a cup of cheer”?
  5. Which carol’s second verse begins with “See the blazing Yule before us”?
  6. Which song’s second line begins with “Led by the light of faith serenely beaming”?
  7. In the animated special “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” what is calling Santa according to the song?
  8. In “The Little Drummer Boy,” who accompanied him as he kept time?
  9. In 1953, what was Eartha Kitt’s biggest Christmas hit?
  10. In 1946, Nat King Cole recorded a hit about chestnuts roasting over an open fire. What is the song?
  11. In 1947, Gene Autry told listeners to hang stockings and say prayers because Santa comes tonight. Name the song.
  12. Jimmy Boyd was 12 in 1952 when he scored a hit with a mistletoe themed song. Name it.
  13. In 1953, Bing Crosby had a huge hit of a carol originally titled “Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht.” What is it?
  14. In 1946, the Andrews Sisters and Guy Lombardo asked if you would like to spend Christmas in what special place?
  15. In 1948, which novelty song did Spike Jones and the City Slickers release?
  16. On which feast did Good King Wenceslas step out?

Printable and Picture Rounds

  • Picture round – show cropped images of classic movie stills, carol sheets, ornaments, or famous Christmas markets. Teams identify the item or location.
  • Logo mashup – show vintage holiday ads with brand names removed. Identify the brand.
  • Who sang it – list a carol lyric and ask for the original artist of a famous recording.

Lightning Round Ideas

  • Rapid fire yes or no questions – 30 seconds per team.
  • Alphabet blitz – name a Christmas item for each letter in order.
  • Finish the lyric – host reads the first half, team completes the line.

This Christmas, add fun to your holiday gathering with Christmas trivia. When you plan a trivia game, it is fun to play in teams because what one team member does not know, another one may. Have a fun and memorable holiday with our collection of Christmas trivia games, quizzes, and questions.

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