50 Christmas Trivia Questions (With Answers)
Get into the holiday spirit with our Christmas quizzes! Test your knowledge of festive traditions, Santa Claus, holiday movies, carols, and food from around the world. Our Christmas trivia templates are perfect for family gatherings, office parties, and holiday trivia nights.
10 Christmas Trivia Questions
- What date is Christmas celebrated on? (December 25th)
- What is the day before Christmas called? (Christmas Eve)
- What is Christmas Eve to Epiphany called? (Christmastide / the 12 days of Christmas)
- What does mistletoe symbolize at Christmas? (A kiss / good luck)
- What flower is associated with Christmas? (Poinsettia)
- What do people hang by the fireplace at Christmas? (Stockings)
- What does the star on top of a Christmas tree represent? (The Star of Bethlehem)
- What snack is traditionally left out for Santa? (Cookies and milk)
- What colors are traditionally associated with Christmas? (Red and green)
- What is an Advent wreath used for? (Counting down the four weeks before Christmas)
10 Christmas Around the World Quiz Questions
- What is Santa Claus called in the Netherlands? (Sinterklaas)
- What is Santa Claus called in the UK? (Father Christmas)
- What do Italians eat on Christmas Eve? (The Feast of the Seven Fishes)
- What fast food is popular for Christmas dinner in Japan? (KFC)
- What is a Christmas market called in Germany? (Christkindlmarkt / Weihnachtsmarkt)
- Why is Christmas in summer in Australia? (It's in the Southern Hemisphere)
- What does "Feliz Navidad" mean? (Merry Christmas in Spanish)
- What is the Yule Goat a symbol of in Sweden? (A Christmas tradition/decoration)
- What day do children get gifts from St. Nicholas in many European countries? (December 6th)
- What is Caga Tió in Catalonia? (A log that "poops" presents for children)
10 Christmas Movie Quiz Questions
- What city is Kevin's family flying to in Home Alone? (Paris)
- What happens to the Grinch's heart at the end of the story? (It grows three sizes)
- What are the four main food groups according to Buddy the Elf? (Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup)
- Who is the first ghost to visit Scrooge in A Christmas Carol? (Jacob Marley)
- What rings every time an angel gets its wings in It's a Wonderful Life? (A bell)
- What gun does Ralphie want in A Christmas Story? (A Red Ryder BB gun)
- What brings Frosty the Snowman to life? (A magic hat)
- Who is the villain in Dr. Seuss's Christmas story? (The Grinch)
- What does the boy receive as the first gift of Christmas in The Polar Express? (A sleigh bell)
- Who stars as Kevin in Home Alone? (Macaulay Culkin)
10 Christmas Food Trivia Questions
- What is eggnog made of? (Eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and spices)
- What is Christmas pudding traditionally made with? (Dried fruit, suet, and spices)
- What is mulled wine? (Warm, spiced red wine)
- What spices are used in gingerbread? (Ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg)
- What flavor is a traditional candy cane? (Peppermint)
- What nuts are roasted at Christmas? (Chestnuts)
- What country is credited with inventing the gingerbread house? (Germany)
- What meat is traditionally served for British Christmas dinner? (Turkey)
- What sauce is served with British Christmas pudding? (Brandy butter or brandy sauce)
- What French Christmas dessert is shaped like a log? (Bûche de Noël / Yule log cake)
10 Christmas Symbols & Decorations Questions
- What tree is traditionally used as a Christmas tree? (Fir or spruce)
- What do people put on top of a Christmas tree? (A star or an angel)
- What is a wreath traditionally made from? (Evergreen branches)
- What do people call small ornaments hung on the tree? (Baubles)
- What plant with red berries is a common Christmas decoration? (Holly)
- What is tinsel used for? (Decorating the Christmas tree)
- What color are poinsettia leaves usually? (Red)
- What do people light in windows during the Christmas season? (Candles or Christmas lights)
- What is an Advent calendar used for? (Counting down the days to Christmas)
- What do children traditionally hang stockings for? (To be filled with gifts by Santa)