Christmas Trivia Questions
Christmas is that magical time of year filled with twinkling lights, and hot cocoa, and let’s be honest… a little bit of chaos too. Between the wrapping paper tornado, cookie crumbs on every surface, and that one burnt batch of gingerbread men (we’ve all been there), it’s always good to have an easy, crowd-pleasing activity up your sleeve.
Enter: Christmas Trivia Questions!
Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, planning a classroom activity, gathering with extended family, or just trying to entertain the kids while the roast is still cooking, Christmas trivia is a jolly good time for all ages. From Santa facts to movie quotes, this list has something for everyone.
So grab your sleigh bells and your thinking cap, here is the ultimate collection of Christmas trivia questions!
Christmas Trivia for Kids
Let’s start with the younger crowd. These fun and easy questions are perfect for little ones who love holiday magic (and might need a hint or two along the way!).
1. What color is Santa’s suit?
Red
2. What is Frosty the Snowman’s nose made of?
A button
3. What song contains the lyrics, “Jingle all the way”?
Jingle Bells
4. What does Santa ride in to deliver gifts?
A sleigh
5. How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh (not including Rudolph)?
Eight
6. What holiday plant do you traditionally kiss under?
Mistletoe
7. What snack do kids usually leave out for Santa?
Cookies and milk
8. What do elves wear on their feet?
Pointy shoes (often with bells!)
9. Who says, “Ho ho ho!” every Christmas?
Santa does of course!
10. What do you hang by the fireplace for Santa to fill with goodies?
Stockings
Family-Friendly Christmas Trivia
Ready for some questions that the whole family can enjoy? These are great for game nights, classroom parties, or after-dinner quizzes.
11. Which popular Christmas beverage is also called “milk punch”?
Eggnog
12. In the song “The 12 Days of Christmas,” what did my true love give me on the first day?
A partridge in a pear tree
13. Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
14. What Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
15. What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
16. What do you call a snowman’s headwear in most traditional drawings?
A top hat
17. What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An angel or a star
18. Which reindeer’s name starts with a “B”?
Blitzen
19. What’s the name of the ballet most often performed at Christmas?
The Nutcracker
20. In the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” what are children supposed to be nestled in their beds dreaming of?
Sugar-plums
Christmas Movie Trivia
Perfect for the film buffs in your crew! Test your knowledge of holiday classics and newer favorites.
21. What’s the name of the main character in Elf?
Buddy
22. In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
23. What’s the name of the department store in Miracle on 34th Street?
Macy’s
24. What actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
25. In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what’s the name of the town he tries to ruin Christmas for?
Whoville
26. What’s the full name of the “bad guy” who wants to stop Christmas in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Oogie Boogie
27. What 1946 movie is about a man who gets help from an angel to see what life would be like if he were never born?
It’s a Wonderful Life
28. In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie desperately want?
A Red Ryder BB gun
29. What animated character yells “Santa! I know him!”?
Buddy the Elf
30. What’s the Grinch’s heart supposed to be, before it grows?
Two sizes too small
Christmas Music Trivia
Can you finish the lyrics? Or name the song? This section is for the holiday music lovers who hum carols in October.
31. Finish the lyric: “All I want for Christmas is…”
You
32. What Christmas song is known for its echoing chorus of “Pa-rum pum pum pum”?
The Little Drummer Boy
33. In “Frosty the Snowman,” what brings Frosty to life?
An old silk hat
34. What song tells the story of a snowman who comes to life?
Frosty the Snowman
35. Who sings “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”?
Brenda Lee
36. What’s the best-selling Christmas single of all time?
White Christmas by Bing Crosby
37. What song begins with “You better watch out, you better not cry”?
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
38. In “Jingle Bell Rock,” what is “giddy-up jingle horse” asking you to do?
Pick up your feet
39. What Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
40. What carol demands figgy pudding?
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Santa Claus Trivia
Time to test your knowledge about the big guy in red.
41. What’s Santa’s real name?
Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle
42. Where does Santa live?
The North Pole
43. What do Santa’s elves do all year long?
Make toys
44. What does Santa use to check if you’ve been naughty or nice?
A list (he checks it twice!)
45. What powers Santa’s sleigh?
Magic and reindeer!
46. What time does Santa deliver presents?
On Christmas Eve night
47. Who helps Santa navigate through the fog?
Rudolph with his red nose
48. What snack might Santa leave crumbs of on your plate?
Cookies
49. What part of the house does Santa traditionally enter through?
The chimney
50. What does Santa usually say when he laughs?
“Ho ho ho!”
Harder Christmas Trivia for Adults
These ones are a little trickier. Perfect for trivia night or stumping your in-laws!
51. In what year was A Charlie Brown Christmas first aired?
1965
52. What well-known Christmas carol was originally written in Latin?
O Come, All Ye Faithful (“Adeste Fideles”)
53. What’s the name of the villain in The Santa Clause 3?
Jack Frost
54. In what country did eggnog originate?
England
55. What Christmas figure is known as “Père Noël”?
Santa Claus in France
56. What U.S. state was the first to recognize Christmas as a holiday?
Alabama
57. In The Muppet Christmas Carol, who plays Ebenezer Scrooge?
Michael Caine
58. What’s the name of the magical train in The Polar Express?
The Polar Express (trick question!)
59. What is the significance of the Yule log?
It was a pagan tradition burned for good luck and warmth during winter solstice
60. What 90s pop star released “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays”?
NSYNC
There you have it, 60 fun and festive Christmas trivia questions for kids, families, friends, classrooms, and anyone who’s had one too many candy canes. You can turn these into a holiday trivia night, use them as a printable party game, or just keep the kids entertained while you sneak a gingerbread cookie (or three).
Whether you’re a Christmas movie fanatic, music lover, or just in it for the hot chocolate, these questions are sure to spark some holiday cheer.
