Christmas trivia is popular around the holiday season. These Christmas quiz questions are bound to get the party started with family and friends. Why not create some teams and see who can answer the most correctly.
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Christmas Quiz Questions Round 1
Which milk based drink is popular at Christmas time?
Eggnog is a drink most traditionally drank at Christmas
What colour Christmas does Elvis have in the song?
Blue Christmas was released in 1957
In the film Home Alone, where are the McCallister’s travelling to?
The McCallister’s are on their way to France when they leave Kevin at home
How many geese are laying in the 12 days of Christmas song?
There are six geese laying in the 12 days of Christmas song
What traditionally hangs in doorways around Christmas?
Mistletoe
Christmas Quiz Questions Round 2
In the movie Elf, what is the first rule in the Code of the Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas
Who is the villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Oogie Boogie
Name Santa’s reindeer that begin with the letter D
Dancer, Dasher and Donner
In which country is it traditional to eat a KFC for Christmas dinner?
In Japan it’s traditional to eat KFC for Christmas dinner
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What might you find hiding in your Christmas pudding?
You could often find a coin such as a sixpence in the Christmas pudding
Christmas Quiz Questions Round 3
What is Scrooge’s first name?
Ebenezer
How many ghosts are there in A Christmas Carol?
There are four ghosts in A Christmas Carol
Santa Claus traditionally appears on the side of a lorry for which brand’s Christmas advert?
Coca Cola
What meat is traditionally eaten for Christmas Day dinner?
Turkey is the most popular meat eaten on Christmas Day
In which Christmas film does Tom Hanks play multiple characters?
Polar Express
Christmas Quiz Questions Round 4
Which actor plays the Grinch?
Jim Carrey
What is traditionally hung up on Christmas Eve?
A Christmas stocking was hung on the fireplace on Christmas Eve
Why does Scrooge hate Christmas?
Because it interferes with his business and making him even more money
Which reindeer has a red nose?
Rudolph is known as the red-nosed reindeer
What bird is often found on Christmas cards?
A robin is often found on Christmas cards
Christmas Quiz Questions Round 5
Name the fruit that was traditionally found in a Christmas stocking
Satsuma or Orange
Where is Santa’s workshop?
Santa’s workshop is in The North Pole
Which ballet story is performed over the Christmas period?
The Nutcracker
What is layered over the top of a traditional fruit cake to make a Christmas cake before the icing?
Marzipan is added to a Christmas cake to keep the moisture in
What item of clothing that goes around your neck is often given as a Christmas gift?
A scarf
Christmas Quiz Multiple Choice Questions Round 6
In what year was the first official Christmas Card sent?
- 1655
- 1611
- 1699
The first Christmas card was discovered to have been sent in 1611 by Michael Maier to James I of England
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, what is the best selling Christmas song of all time?
- Last Christmas – Wham
- Do They Know It’s Christmas – Band Aid
- White Christmas – Bing Crosby
White Christmas is the best selling Christmas song of all time according to the Guinness World Book Of Records
Which year was the movie How The Grinch Stole Christmas released?
- 2002
- 2000
- 2005
How The Grinch Stole Christmas was released in 2000
Jingle Bell Rock was released in 1957 by who?
- Bobby Helms
- Buddy Holly
- Pat Boone
Bobby Helms sang Jingle Bell Rock
In which country did the Christmas tree originate from?
- Switzerland
- Germany
- Holland
The Christmas tree originated in Germany when Christians brought trees into their homes in the 16th Century.
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Christmas Quiz Questions Round 7
Where was baby Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What sweet treat that looks like a walking stick is a popular kids sweet at Christmas time?
Candy canes are a popular Christmas sweet.
On what day of the year does an Advent Calendar begin?
December 1st
If you were to visit Father Christmas in December, where would you go?
A visit to Santa’s grotto is a popular family experience in the run up to Christmas
Who sang the 1994 Christmas song All I Want For Christmas?
Mariah Carey sang All I Want For Christmas
Christmas Quiz Questions Round 8
What fruit is used in Christingle?
An orange is used to symbolise the World
In the popular Christmas movie, The Night Before Christmas, what did Jack call Santa?
Sandy Claus
Finish the lyric from the popular Christmas song Jingle Bells – Dashing through the ______
Snow
A popular Christmas cooking activity is to create a house, but what is the name of the house made?
A gingerbread house
What three items were presented by the Three Wise Men when they visited baby Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
Christmas Quiz Questions Round 9
What item is added to the table on Christmas day as decorations to be pulled?
Christmas crackers
Finish the title of the popular Christmas carol, Silent _____
Night (Silent Night)
What might you use to add a nose to a snowman?
A carrot is often used as a nose when making a snowman
What colour are berries on mistletoe?
Mistletoe berries are white
If you were born on Christmas Day, what would your star sign be?
Capricorn
Christmas Quiz Questions Round 10
Which actor played Scrooge in the Muppet Christmas Carol?
Michael Caine
What might you find roasting on an open fire at Christmas time?
Chestnuts
Which Christmas activity might you take part in where you need to dress up warm and change your footwear?
Ice skating is a popular Christmas activity
What was sent in the twelve days of Christmas song on day two?
Two turtle doves
What pie might you leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
A mince pie is traditionally left for Santa on Christmas Eve
Christmas Quiz Questions Round 11
How do you say Merry Christmas in French?
Merry Christmas in French is joyeux noel
Which decade was the Christmas movie It’s A Wonderful life released?
It’s A Wonderful life was released in the 1940s
Who released the Christmas song Feliz Navidad?
Jose Feliciano released Feliz Navidad
What is another name for Eggnog?
Another name for Eggnog is milk punch
Who is credited with creating the first strand of electric lights?
Thomas Edison
Christmas Quiz Questions Round 12
Which real-life department store was featured in the movie Miracle on 34th Street?
Macy’s department store
Who originally sang The Little Drummer Boy?
The Trapp Family originally sang The Little Drummer Boy in 1951
What’s the name of Scrooge’s former business partner who visits him as a ghost?
Jacob Marley
Who created the fictional character Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer?
Robert L. May created Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer
What day of the year is Christmas Day celebrated in St Petersburg?
Christmas Day falls on 7th January in St Petersburg
Christmas Quiz Questions Round 13
What’s the name of the formal Winter dance at Christmas time held during the Triwizard Tournament in Harry Potter?
The Yule Ball
What kind of tree was the partridge in from the twelve days of Christmas song?
A pear tree – a partridge in a pear tree
What is George Bailey’s occupation in the movie It’s A Wonderful Life?
George Bailey is a banker
In what comedy movie will you find Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne?
Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne are from Dumb And Dumber
What’s the title of the Beatles’ first Christmas number one?
The Beatles first Christmas number one was “I Want To Hold Your Hand” in 1963
Christmas Quiz Questions Round 14
What item brings Frosty the Snowman to life?
A magician’s hat
What Christmas plant has red and green leaves?
A poinsettia has red and green leaves
Which King was crowned on Christmas Day in 1066?
William the Conqueror was crowned King on Christmas Day in 1066
When is the shortest day of the year?
The shortest day of the year is 21st December
What’s the name of German Christmas bread?
German Christmas bread is called stollen
