110 Fun Christmas Trivia Questions for your Christmas Party -

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Looking for a fun and festive way to bring holiday cheer to your Christmas party this year? Time to bring out the Christmas Trivia Questions.

Christmas trivia is the perfect mix of some cozy, a little nostalgia and a lot of a laugh out loud fun. No matter what event you are hosting this holiday season – family game night, special holiday party, classroom celebration – these Christmas trivia questions are sure to spark delightful memories, some friendly competition and plenty of “I knew that!” moments.

Christmas Trivia Questions

Below, I have gathered my top 110 Christmas trivia questions. They are categorized by holiday themes to make it easier to choose your favorites. Although they aren’t placed in a game format, you can simply print off the list and read them.

Or you can find a more formatted Christmas trivia game here in our shop. Simply download, print the cards and play.

Christmas Basics

What is the name of the season leading up to Christmas? — Advent
Which country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition? — Germany
What color are mistletoe berries? — White
What plant is known as the “Christmas flower”? — Poinsettia
What snack is traditionally left out for Santa? — Cookies and milk
What is the name of the period between Christmas and New Year’s? — Twixmas
What sweet treat is shaped like a shepherd’s staff? — Candy cane
What December holiday is known as the Festival of Lights? — Hanukkah
What classic ballet is performed during the holiday season? – The Nutcracker
In Victorian Christmas traditions, bells were rung to chase away what? – Evil spirits or bad luck

Santa Claus Trivia

What is Santa’s real name? — St. Nicholas
In which country was St. Nicholas born? — Modern-day Turkey
What is the color of Santa’s belt? — Black
Where is Santa’s workshop said to be located? — The North Pole
What does Santa check twice? — His list
What two things power Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve? — Reindeer and Christmas magic
Which drink is often left out for Santa in the UK? – Sherry (or milk)
What animal sometimes pulls Santa’s sleigh in Australian stories? – Kangaroos

Reindeer Trivia

How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh (including Rudolph)? — 9
Which reindeer has a name that means “thunder”? — Donner
Which reindeer has a name that means “lightning”? — Blitzen
Which reindeer’s name rhymes with “Prancer”? — Dancer
Which reindeer’s name begins with a “V”? — Vixen
Who guides Santa’s sleigh on foggy nights? — Rudolph
What do reindeer use their wide hooves for in the snow? – Digging and finding food
What sound do reindeer hooves often make because of tendons in their feet? – A clicking sound

Christmas Music Trivia

What Christmas song is the best-selling single of all time? — “White Christmas”
How many gifts are given in “The 12 Days of Christmas”? — 364 gifts
What song features “Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way”? — “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
In “Jingle Bells,” what kind of sleigh is mentioned? — One-horse open sleigh
What song begins with “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”? — “The Christmas Song”
Who first sang “All I Want for Christmas Is You”? — Mariah Carey
Which song warns, “You better watch out”? — “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”
What Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving? — “Jingle Bells”

Christmas Movies Trivia

In Home Alone, where is Kevin’s family traveling for Christmas? — Paris
What toy is Arnold Schwarzenegger trying to find in Jingle All the Way? — Turbo Man
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog? — Max
In Elf, what is the first rule of The Code of Elves? — Treat every day like Christmas
What does Ralphie want for Christmas in A Christmas Story? — A Red Ryder BB gun
In The Polar Express, what is “the first gift of Christmas”? — A silver bell
In Home Alone 2, Kevin gets lost in which city? — New York City
Which movie includes “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings”? — It’s a Wonderful Life

Around the World Traditions

What country began the tradition of hanging stockings? — The Netherlands
What do some people hide inside a Christmas pudding? — A coin
In which country do children put their shoes out for Santa? — The Netherlands
What fruit is traditionally found in Christmas stockings? — An orange
What gift is traditionally given on the first day of Christmas? — A partridge in a pear tree
What do you break open at British Christmas dinners? — Christmas crackers
Most popular Christmas plant decoration besides trees? — Holly
What is the name of the log burned in homes during Christmas? — Yule log
What three gifts did the Wise Men bring? — Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Which Christmas figure comes from the Swiss tradition and punishes misbehaving children with a broom of twigs? – Schmutzli

Christmas Tree Trivia

What type of tree is most commonly used as a Christmas tree in the United States?— Fraser Fir
What country sends a Christmas tree to London every year? — Norway
What was the first year of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree? — 1933
What do people call the tradition of decorating the tree? — Trimming the tree
What did electric lights replace? — Candles
What ornament symbolizes love and luck? — A heart or bird
What Christmas tradition involves hiding a special shaped ornament on the tree for someone to find? – The Christmas Pickle
What decoration became popular in Ukraine due to a spider legend? — Spider webs
In what century did decorated Christmas trees become popular in America? – 19^th Century
Which U.S. state produces the most Christmas trees each year? – Oregon

Winter and Snow Trivia

What’s the weather term for a storm with blowing snow and strong winds? — Blizzard
What is Frosty’s nose made of? — A button
What do snowflakes always have in common? — 6 sides
What hat does a snowman traditionally wear? — A top hat
What is the coldest month in the Northern Hemisphere? — January
What causes snow to appear white? — Light reflection/scattering
What animal pulls sleighs in Scandinavia? — Reindeer
What do you call a large mound of snow created by plows? – A snowbank

Food and Holiday Treats

What is the drink made from eggs and milk? – Eggnog
What traditional food do people leave for reindeer? — Carrots
What is the name of the Christmas spice from tree bark? — Cinnamon
What is the pie that is often served at Christmas in the UK? — Mince pie
What is the main ingredient in gingerbread? — Ginger
What is another name for mulled wine? — Glühwein
What is the classic cake made from dried fruits and nuts called? — Fruitcake
In which country is it tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner? – Japan

Hard Christmas Trivia

What year was Christmas declared a U.S. federal holiday? — 1870
What Roman festival influenced Christmas? — Saturnalia
What does “Noel” mean? — Christmas or “birth”
Who wrote A Christmas Carol? — Charles Dickens
Which U.S. state was the first to recognize Christmas? — Alabama
Which country banned Christmas for 30 years? — England (under Puritans)
What is the original title of “The Night Before Christmas”? — A Visit from St. Nicholas
Which U.S. president banned Christmas trees? — Theodore Roosevelt
In what year did “Silent Night” receive UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status? – 2011
What is the original German title of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker’s source story by E.T.A. Hoffmann? – Nussknacker und Mausekönig (The Nutcracker and the Mouse King)
Which U.S. president was the first to place a Christmas tree in the White House publicly (not just in private family quarters)? – Benjamin Harrison
What is the oldest known Christmas carol still sung today? – Jesus Refulsit Omnium (4th century)
What country first used electric lights on a Christmas tree? – United States (Edward H. Johnson, 1882)
In which European city did the first recorded Christmas market appear? – Dresden, Germany (1434)
Which country celebrates “Little Candles Day” (Día de las Velitas) on December 7 to begin the Christmas season? – Colombia
What is the name of the plant often called the “Christmas rose” despite not being a rose at all? – Hellebore
The Yule Goat is a traditional symbol in which Scandinavian country? – Sweden
In Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Scrooge’s long-lost fiancée? – Belle

Pop Culture Christmas Fun

What company popularized Santa’s modern red suit? — Coca-Cola
What ballet features Clara and the Mouse King? — The Nutcracker
What decade did NORAD begin tracking Santa? — The 1950s
What toy was wildly popular in 1983? — Cabbage Patch Kids
Which holiday song Bing Crosby made famous? — “White Christmas”
Who sings “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”? — Thurl Ravenscroft
In Elf, what does Buddy put on his spaghetti? — Syrup

Random Festive Fun

What company created Rudolph? – Montgomery Ward
Which U.S. state has a town named North Pole? — Alaska
What is the snowman’s name in Frozen? — Olaf
What do Scandinavians call the Christmas season? — Jul/Yule
Which country invented candy canes? — Germany
Which year was How the Grinch Stole Christmas published? — 1957
What was the original color of candy canes? — White

Christmas Trivia Game Ideas

There are lots of fun Christmas Trivia Games that you can create for your holiday party. One option is to use a pre-created Christmas trivia game such as this True/False Christmas Party Game.

But you can also create your own Christmas Trivia Challenge based on your party guests’ interests. Here are a few ideas.

Christmas Trivia Bingo

Create Bingo cards with Christmas Trivia answers instead of numbers. As you read the questions, guests mark the box with the answer. The first to get a row wins a prize.

For this game, choose 20 – 25 questions to focus on. This will keep the number of questions and answers manageable.

Once guests think they have the correct answer, discuss it as a group. Before marking the Bingo square, make sure everyone agrees.

Looking for a pre-made set of Christmas Bingo cards? Check out a set here in our shop or on our membership site.

Christmas Trivia Advent Challenge

Choose 24 fun Christmas Trivia questions and place each into an envelope. Players answer one daily and track their score. The player with the most correct answers by Christmas Eve wins a prize.

Ornament Grab Game

Write a trivia question on paper ornaments. Hang them on a mini tree. Players take turns picking an ornament. If they answer the trivia question correctly, they get to “keep” the ornament. The player with the most ornaments at the end of play, wins.

Cookie Baking Challenge

Similar to the Ornament Grab Game above, but this time the Christmas trivia is written on paper cookie shapes. Players take a “cookie” off the tree and answer the trivia question. The first player to collect a dozen cookies for their cookie tray, wins. Probably real Christmas cookies.

Hot Cocoa Challenge

Have a set of Christmas Trivia cards or list. Read off a question. A correct answer gets a hot cocoa topping (whipped cream, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, peppermint bits, etc.). Wrong answer equals no topping. The player with the most decadent mug of hot cocoa at the end, wins.

Gift Exchange Trivia

We love gift exchange games around here. Everyone starts with a gift. Read aloud a Christmas Trivia question. A correct answer allows you to pass or steal a gift from someone else. Use the question difficulty to determine the action played. Play continues for a specific number of trivia questions.

Movie Trivia Game

Love Christmas movie trivia? We have transformed our favorite Christmas movie trivia questions into a Free Printable Christmas Movie Trivia Game. You can find it here.

Another option is to take the movie scenes in this game and act them out for teams to guess. A great way for interactive fun this holiday season.

Want to save this list of Christmas trivia? Be sure to pin it below.

Happy Celebrating,
Natalie

110 Fun Christmas Trivia Questions for your Christmas Party