195 Best Christmas Trivia For Kids With Answers

It’s time to make merry and test your wits with Christmas Trivia Questions For Kids & Families – 2025 Updated! While you might like to think you know it all about your favourite holiday, we bet there are plenty of cool random Christmas trivia facts that will indeed surprise you!

These fun Christmas Trivia Questions for Kids with Answers are sure to add excite kids, families and are perfect for classroom or Christmas party game.

Our fantastic, freshly updated list of 195 Fun Christmas Questions & Answers will test your knowledge about everything – from Christmas history, Christmas candy, movies and songs to random holiday questions.

• Easy Christmas Trivia Questions For Kids
• Fun Christmas Trivia Quiz
• Christmas Bible Trivia
• Christmas Food & Drinks Trivia Questions
• Christmas Songs & Carol Trivia
• Christmas Movies Trivia Questions
• Christmas Around The World Trivia
• Hard Christmas Trivia
• Christmas Trivia Printable (pdf)

Easy Christmas Trivia Questions And Answers

Warm up to the season of joy with these easy holiday questions. A wonderful way to boost bonding, this easy Christmas quiz is a fun way of sneaking knowledge and teaching kids about Yule.

1. The word ‘Christmas’ comes from which old English term? 
Answer: Cristes maesse. It means the Mass of Christ.

2. Where was Jesus born?
Answer: Bethlehem

3. When was Christmas declared a federal holiday? 
Answer: 26th June, 1870

4. Who invented electric Christmas lights? 
Answer: Edward H. Johnson

5. Who spread the news of baby Jesus’s birth? 

Answer: The shepherds

6. Who inspired the character of Santa Claus? 
Answer: St. Nicholas

7. Who created the character Rudolph the red nosed reindeer? 
Answer: Robert L. May

Related: Check out this cute Popsicle Stick Reindeer Christmas Craft for kids!

8. Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree? 
Answer: Germany

9. Which country inspired the tradition of exchanging gifts on Christmas? 
Answer: Ancient Rome

10. Which traditional decoration is put on top of a Christmas tree? 
Answer: A star or an angel

11. Name the traditional Christmas plant. 
Answer: Poinsettia

Quick Tip: Try making these Easy Poinsettia Flowers craft to add to your holiday decor!

12. Who brought poinsettia plants to America? 
Answer: Joel R. Poinsett

13. When did the tradition of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center start? 
Answer: 1931

14. Which calendar is used to countdown the days until Christmas? 
Answer: Advent Calendar

15. Who tried to kill the baby Jesus in the story of the Nativity? 
Answer: King Herod

16. How many candles did the first Advent wreath have? 
Answer: 24

Related: Check out Christmas Charade Ideas

17. When did the tradition of Christmas cards start? 
Answer: 1843

18. Who designed the first Christmas card? 
Answer: John Callcott Horsley

19. Who are credited with bringing the tradition of Santa Claus to the Americas? Answer: Dutch immigrants

Related: Make this adorable Baby Yoda Santa to add novelty to your holiday crafts!

20. Who is responsible for the looks of modern day Santa Claus? 
Answer: Thomas Nast

21. Which festival commemorates the visit of the Magi to Jesus? 
Answer: Epiphany

22. Who brought the tradition of the Christmas tree to America? 
Answer: German Settlers

Quick Tip: Throw in a few Funny Christmas Would You Rather Questions is between to keep things exciting!

23. Who wrote the poem “The Night Before Christmas”? 
Answer: Clement Clarke Moore

24. Which star guided the three kings to Baby Jesus? 
Answer: The star of Bethlehem

25. Which gospel tells the story of Jesus’s birth? 
Answer: Matthew and Luke

26. How much do US citizens spend, on average, on Christmas shopping?
Answer: Approximately USD 900!
Source: Exploding Topics

Watch Our Video on Christmas Movies Trivia

Funny Christmas Trivia Quiz Questions For Kids

This random funny Christmas trivia with answers is sure to get everyone into the game mode and hungry for more! Perfect for family get-togethers and school, this exciting family Christmas quiz is entertaining and thoughtful!

27. Where does Santa Claus live? 
Answer: North Pole

28. Which U.S. state has a town by the name ‘Santa Claus’? 
Answer: Indiana

29. Who is the author of “A Christmas Carol”? 
Answer: Charles Dickens

Related: This season, indulge kids in 45 Fun Christmas Activities With Printable!

30. When was ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ first aired on TV? 
Answer: December 9, 1965

31. Where is Christmas celebrated on Jan 7 instead of December 25? 
Answer: In Orthodox Christian countries like Russia, Belarus, Serbia, Georgia, Ukraine.

32. Which was the first company to use Santa Claus in its advertisement? 
Answer: Coca-Cola

33. What did the other reindeers not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose? Answer: Play reindeer games

34. Which was the first U.S. state to declare Christmas as an official holiday? Answer: Alabama in 1836

35. Who is known as ‘Father Christmas’? 
Answer: Santa Claus

36. How many times is Santa Claus believed to check his list before making deliveries? 
Answers: Twice!

37. Who punishes naughty children misbehaving at Christmastime? 
Answer: Krampus

38. How many real Christmas trees are sold each year in the US? 
Answer: 25 to 30 million!
Source: National Christmas Tree Association

39. Name Santa Claus’s reindeers whose names begin with the letter “D”.
Answer: Dancer, Dasher, and Donner.

Related: Try this Handprint Reindeer Craft!

40. Which of Santa’s reindeer shares its name with the Valentine fairy? 
Answer: Cupid

41. Which American President barred the Christmas Tree display at the White House? 
Answer: Theodore Roosevelt

42. Which popular Christmas song was protested by women’s groups? 
Answer: “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” by Elmo & Patsy

43. Which vegetable helps Santa’s reindeer to fly over long distances? 
Answer: Carrot

44. When did “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” feature Santa Claus for the first time? 
Answer: 1924

45. What should kids offer Santa on Christmas night? 
Answer: Milk & cookies!

46. Where is Christmas celebrated during the summer season? 
Answer: Countries falling in the Southern hemisphere like Australia & New Zealand!

47. What does Santa’s belly shake like? 
Answer: Like a bowl full of jelly

48. Which Christmas poem starts with “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
Answer: A Visit From St. Nicholas

49. Which department store created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for its advertisement campaign?
Answer: Montgomery Ward Department Store

50. In which country was St. Nicholas born? 
Answer: Turkey

51. Which country holds the record for the world’s biggest Christmas stocking?
Answer: Italy with the stocking measuring 168 ft 5.65” in length and 70 ft 11.57” in width!

52. Which Christmas themed ballet features a character that dances only at night? 
Answer: Nutcracker

53. What is the Italian name for Santa Claus? 
Answer: Babbo Natale

54. How do you say Merry Christmas in Hawaiian? 
Answer: Mele

55. How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish? 
Answer: Feliz Navidad

56. How many reindeer were in the story ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’?
Answer: Eight – Rudolf was missing!

57. How many reindeer does Santa Claus have? 
Answer: Nine – Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph

58. Which Christmas word means ‘turning of the sun’? 
Answer: Yuletide

59. Which country has an island named after Christmas? 
Answer: Australia with an island called Christmas Island!

60. Which US city banned Christmas in 1659? 
Answer: Boston, Massachusetts

Bible Christmas Trivia With Answers

Dive into fun and educational Bible Christmas Trivia questions with answers to help your kids and students learn about the story of Jesus’ birth in a joyful and exciting way. Perfect christmas trivia for classroom, family-gatherings, Sunday school and game nights.

61. What was the name of the angel who told Mary she would give birth to Jesus?
Answer: Gabriel

62. Where was Jesus born according to the Bible?
Answer: Bethlehem

63. Who ordered the census that led Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem?
Answer: Caesar Augustus

64. What did the Wise Men gift baby Jesus?
Answer: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

65. According to the Gospel of Luke, where did the shepherds find baby Jesus?
Answer: Lying in a manger in the city of Bethlehem.

66. What sign did the angel tell the shepherds to look for when searching for Jesus?
Answer: A baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.

67. Which Gospel in the Bible tells the story of the visit of Magi?
Answer: The Gospel of Matthew

68. How did the Wise Men know the location of baby Jesus?
Answer: They followed a Star that appeared in the East. This star is often referred as the Star of Bethlehem.

69. Why did Mary & Joseph flee to Egypt with baby Jesus?
Answer: To escape King Herod’s order to kill all young male children below 2 years of age in Bethlehem and its vicinity.

70. Who told Joseph in a dream that it was safe to return to Israel after Herod died?
Answer: An angel of the Lord

71. Why the three wise men called Magi?
Answer: Magi in Greek means ‘Wise Men’. These men are believed to be astronomers as they could study and follow the star to lead them to baby Jesus.

72. What was the name of the prophet who foretold that a virgin would give birth to a son called Immanuel?
Answer: Isaiah

73. According to the Bible, who betrayed Jesus?
Answer: Judas Iscariot – one of the Twelve Apostles.

74. Who was the king of Judea at the time of Jesus’s birth?
Answer: King Herod.

Christmas Food & Drinks Trivia

Get ready for a fun session of Christmas trivia quiz for families that will have your mouth watering with holiday treats! From traditional Christmas drinks to fovorite Xmas foods across United States, UK, Candy and around the world, these are the best holiday trivia questions for dinner time conversations on Christmas Eve!

75. Which Christmas drink is known as milk punch?
Answer: Eggnog!

76. Which country makes holiday bread in the shape of baby Jesus? 
Answer: Belgium & Northern France

77. What is the name of the traditional Christmas beverage made with eggs, milk, and sugar? 
Answer: Eggnog

78. In which real life department store was the holiday movie ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ set? 
Answer: Macy’s, Manhattan

79. Which president had his own special recipe for eggnog? 
Answer: George Washington.

80. What is the most eaten food in the US on Christmas? 
Answer: Turkey (stuffed)

81. Which fairy tale inspired gingerbread houses? 
Answer: Hansel & Gretel

82. Which country did eggnog originate from? 
Answer: England

83. What is the significance of the red and white colour of Christmas candy canes? 
Answer: White represents purity and red symbolises Christ’s blood.

84. Which holiday candy is shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff? 
Answer: Candy Cane

85. Where did the traditional gingerbread houses originate? 
Answer: Germany

86. Which traditional cake is baked for Christmas? 
Answer: Fruit cake or Plum cake

87. What kind of cake is traditionally eaten in Italy during Christmas? 
Answer: Panettone

88. What warm, spiced drink is traditionally made with wine or cider and served during winter holidays?
Answer: Mulled wine (or mulled cider)

89. Which dessert is often shaped like a log and served at Christmas time in many countries?
Answer: Yule Log (Bûche de Noël)

90. What sweet treat, often made of ginger, molasses and spices, is many children’s favourite holiday cookie shape?
Answer: Gingerbread cookie

91. Which red and green-wrapped candy is a popular holiday treat during Christmas?
Answer: Hershey’s Kisses (holiday edition)

92. What is the name of the fruity, layered dessert often served in a trifle dish during Christmas in the UK?
Answer: Christmas trifle

93. Which food is traditionally left out for Santa’s reindeer along with carrots?
Answer: Oats (or hay)

94. What is the name of the creamy, dairy-based drink often spiced and served at Christmas in the US and Canada?
Answer: Eggnog

95. What colourful fruit pudding is traditionally aged and served on Christmas Day in the UK?
Answer: Christmas pudding (or plum pudding)

96. Which nut-based treat, often roasted and cracked, is associated with Christmas and the song “The Nutcracker”?
Answer: Chestnuts

Christmas Songs & Carols Trivia

We bet some of these easy holiday questions will get you humming your favourite songs while the hard Christmas carol trivia questions will leave you second guessing with the answers on the tip of your tongue!

97. Whose eyes are all aglow in “The Christmas Song?” 
Answer: Tiny tots

98. What is the name of the snowman in the song “Winter Wonderland”? 
Answer: Parson Brown

Quick Tip: Make sure to make this Fun Moving Paper Cup Snowman craft for holidays!

99. Which is the most recorded Christmas song of all time? 
Answer: The Silent Night

100. Who wrote the carol ‘The Silent Night’? 
Answer: Joseph Mohr

101. The line “Gone away is the bluebird, here to stay is a new bird” is from which holiday song?
Answer: Winter Wonderland

102. What is the horse’s name in the song ‘Jingle Bells’? 
Answer: Bobtail

103. Who composed the song ‘Christmas Light’?
Answer: Coldplay

104. In the song “Twelve Days of Christmas,” what is given on the seventh day? 
Answer: Seven Swans a-swimming.

105. Who wrote the song “Winter Wonderland”? 
Answer: Felix Bernard and lyricist Richard Bernhard Smith

106. Which is the first song ever to be broadcast from space? 
Answer: “Jingle Bells” in 1965

107. Which popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Answer: “Jingle Bells”

108. The lines: “The stars in the sky; Look down where He lay; The little Lord Jesus; Asleep on the hay” are from which Christmas carol? 
Answer: Away In A Manger

109. If Elvis can’t have a white Christmas, then what kind of Christmas will he have? 
Answer: Blue Christmas

110. What words follow “Silent Night” in the song? 
Answer: Holy night

111. Who wrote the Jingle bells? 
Answer: James Lord Pierpont

112. Which famous Christmas song was written by Irving Berlin? 
Answer: White Christmas

113. Who originally sang the holiday song ‘Here comes Santa Claus’? 
Answer: Jean Autry

114. Which is the best-selling Christmas song ever? 
Answer: White Christmas

115. Which popular Christmas song has the lyric “Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?” 
Answer: “Rocking Around The Christmas Tree”

116. Who wrote the popular holiday song “Frosty the Snowman”? 
Answer: Steve Nelson and Walter Jack Rollins

117. Which song does Lucy ask Schroeder to play on his piano in “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?
Answer:Jingle Bells.

118. How many gifts were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”? 
Answer: 364!

119. What type of pudding is asked for in the Christmas carol “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”?
Answer: Figgy Pudding!

Fun Fact: Figgy pudding is traditional english pudding made with dried figs, raisins and plums. It originated in 16-century England.

120. Which K-pop artist released “Christmas Tree” in December 2021?
Answer: V of BTS

121. Which band released the holiday song “I Need You Christmas” in 2020?
Answer: The Jonas Brothers. 

122. Where was the carol “Silent Night” first performed?
Answer: St. Nicholas church in Oberndorf, Austria

123. Which country duo released the holiday song “Take Me Home for Christmas” in November 2020?
Answer: Dan + Shay

124. Which contemporary Christian pop singer released “I Still Believe in Christmas” in 2021, described as a “song of hope” for the holidays?
Answer: Anne Wilson

125. Which carol contains the lyric -“Strike the harp and join the chorus”?
Answer: Deck The Halls!

Christmas Movies Trivia

Well! Its hard if you are not a fan of holiday movies, but for those of you (and the kids!) who love watching movies leading to the holiday season, these are pretty easy Christmas trivia questions with a few tricky ones thrown in here and there to keep everyone on their toes!

126. What is the name of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s father? Answer: Donner the Reindeer

127. In the movie “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”, which three words are used to describe Grinch? Answer: Stink, Stank and Stunk!

128. What’s the name of the main antagonist in the classic movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas”? Answer: Oogie Boogie Man

129. What is the name of the last ghost who visits Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”? Answer: The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

130. What was the name of Rudolph’s elf friend in the movie “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?Answer: Hermey

131. In “Home Alone”, where do McCallisters go on vacation, leaving Kevin behind? Answers: Paris

132. What is the name of Ralphie’s little brother in the movie “A Christmas Story”? Answer: Randy

133. What did Frosty The Snowman do when the magic hat was placed on his head? Answer: Frosty started to dance!

134. What gift does Ralphie receive from his aunt in “A Christmas Story”? Answer: A pink bunny suit.

135. Who did the narrator see kissing Santa Claus under the mistletoe in “The Christmas Song”?Answer: Mommy

136. Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in “The Polar Express”? Answer: Tom Hanks.

137. What was the first name of Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”? Answer: Ebenezer

138. Who plays Santa in “The Santa Clause”? Answer: Tim Allen

139. Who plays George Bailey in the classic holiday movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” in 1946? Answer: James Stewart

140. What is Frosty the Snowman’s nose made out of? Answer: A button!

141. How does Buddy get to the North Pole in the movie “Elf”? Answer: He hides in Santa’s sack

142. Which popular holiday movie was inspired from Dr Suess’ book? Answer: How the Grinch stole Christmas

Related: Check out these lovely Christmas Books for Kids that make for wonderful holiday presents.

143. Who abducts Santa Claus in “The Nightmare Before Christmas”? Answer: Lock, Shock and Barrel

144. Who plays the role of Grinch in the film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”? Answer: Jim Carrey

145. What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time? Answer: The Grinch

146. Who is the protagonist  in “The Nightmare Before Christmas“? Answer: Jack Skellington

147. Who plays the role of buddy in the movie “Elf”? Answer: Will Ferrell

148. What does Ralphie want for Christmas in “A Christmas Story”? Answer: The Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle

149. In which castle was a Christmas Prince filmed? Answer: Peleș Castle, Romania

150. What was the first rule of the code of elves in the movie “Elf”? Answer: To treat everyday like Christmas!

151. Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things Christmas from the town of Whoville? Answer: The Grinch

152. Who plays Jack Skellington in the movie ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’? Answer: Chris Sarandon

153. In the movie 8-Bit Christmas (2021), what gift does the boy want for Christmas?
Answer: A Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).

154. What is the name of the magical village Nikolas is searching for in the movie A Boy Called Christmas (2021), ?
Answer: Elfhelm.

155. Spirited (2022) starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds is a modern retelling of which famous Christmas story?
Answer: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

156. Which character from the original Home Alone movies makes a comeback in Home Sweet Home Alone (2021), ?
Answer: Buzz McCallister.

157. In the movie A Christmas Story, what was the name of the neighbors whose dog ate the Christmas turkey?
Answer: The Bumpuses. 

158. In Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special (2022), which two famous singers join Mariah Carey on stage?
Answer: Ariana Grande and Snoop Dogg.

159. In Hot Frosty (2024), what object is used to turn a snowman into a real person?
Answer: A magical red scarf!

160. In The Christmas Chronicles 2 (2020), who helps save Christmas alongside Santa Claus?
Answer: Mrs Claus & Kate Pierce.

161. In the movie Candy Cane lane (2023), What is the name of the shopkeeper of Kringle’s from whom Chris purchases 12 Days of Christmas zoetrope?
Answer: Pepper!

Christmas Around The Globe Trivia

Find out how much you know about the popular Christmas traditions around the world with these exciting Around The Globe Christmas trivia. It is a great way to learn how Christmas is celebrated in Canada, UK and European & Scandinavian countries. Sure to help appreciate diversity in classroom.

162. What unusual decoration can be found on a Christmas tree, in Ukraine and parts of Eastern Europe, based on a legend involving a spider?
Answer: Spider web or spider ornaments. 

163. In which country is it common to eat KFC on Christmas Day?
Answer: Japan

164. In which country a giant straw version of Yule goat is erected annually as a part of Christmas decoration?
Answer: Sweden

165. Which country started the tradition of Boxing Day holiday?
Answer: The United Kingdom

166. Which country has a tradition to give books as a Christmas present?
Answer: Iceland

167. What household item in Norway is hidden on Christmas Eve to keep witches from stealing it?
Answer: Broomstick

168. In Georgia, the European county, what is the traditional “Christmas tree” made of dried hazelnut or walnut branches called?
Answer: Chichilaki

169. What is the traditional Christmas Eve supper of Poland called?
Answer: Wigilia

170. What is the name of the painted log, which is beaten on Xmas day in Catalonia (Spain)?
Answer: Caga Tió. It is also known as Tió de Nadal.

171. Besides decorating trees, what other large items are decorated for Christmas in coastal Greece?
Answer: Boats.

Fun Fact: Decorated boats symbolize the joy of sailors returning home after long voyages besides honouring Greece’s maritime history and its people’s relationship with the sea.

172. Which country has a tradition of celebrating Christmas with a feast of seven fishes?
Answer: Italy

173. Which countries observes the tradition of people dressing in animal costumes and going house-to-house singing songs and performing jokes at Christmas time?
Answer: Latvia, Sweden & Norway

174. The tradition of dressing up in costumes and signing songs & performing jokes at Christmas time in Latvia is known as?
Answer: Mummering

175. Which country hosts full schedule of football matches on Boxing Day?
Answer: United Kingdom.

176. Which country is known for its tradition of a 12 course meal on Christmas Eve?
Answer: Poland

177. Which country is known for their unique tradition of a witch delivering presents to children at Christmas?
Answer: Italy!

178. Which country is home to the Yule Lads, the thirteen mischievous brothers who visit children during the holiday season?
Answer: Iceland

179. What weird Welsh tradition involves a decorated horse skull carried door-to-door in rhyme contests over Christmas?
Answer: Mari Lwyd

Hard Christmas Trivia For Teens & Adults

For those of you looking for a challenge, these hard Christmas Trivia questions are just what you want! Walk through the origins, history, traditions of Yule as you answer these questions. Perfect for teens & adults, it makes for the best family christmas trivia with answers!

180. Which 19th decoration was originally made of silver and became widely used in Christmas trees?
Answer: Tinsel

181. In which country did the tradition of putting money or gifts into boxes for servants and tradespeople on the day after Christmas originated?
Answer: England.

182. On what date do some Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas?
Answer: January 7

183. How many days do the members of Orthodox Church fast for before Christmas?
Answer: 40 days

184. Which country has the Christmas tradition of decorating the house and dinner table with a sheaf of wheat?
Answer: Ukraine

185. Which country observes the longest Christmas celebrations?
Answer: Philippines. The celebrations start in September and last upto January!

186. What was used to make earliest artificial Christmas trees?
Answer: Goose feathers! They were dyed green to look like a Xmas tree.

187. Which Christian group banned Christmas celebrations in Boston from 1659 to 1681?
Answer: Puritans. They considered it as a Pagan celebration.

188. What does the letter ‘X’ stand for in the word ‘Xmas’? 
Answer: X represents a Greek letter – chi, meaning Christ.

189. Which american president started the tradition of White House Christmas decorations?
Answer: President Benjamin Harrison in 1889

190. What is the name of the Christmas drink made from mulled ale or cider and mixed with spices, sugar, and sometimes fruit?
Answer: Wassail

191. Which popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Answer: Jingle Bells!

192. Which calendar do orthodox Christians follow for Christmas celebrations?
Answer: Julian Calendar.

193. What does the Norwegian city of Oslo annually gifts to Britain for their support during World War II?
Answer: A large Christmas Tree! It is displayed at Trafalgar Square, London.

194. What is the most popular Xmas dessert in Canada?
Answer: Nanaimo Bar. It is no bake dessert with custard filling and chocolate ganache.

195. Which country started the tradition of advent calendar?
Answer: Germany. They were first used by German Lutherans in the 19th and 20th centuries to count the days leading to Christmas.

Download Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers – Free Printable (pdf)

Simply download our printable christmas trivia questions for kids for a trivia game on family night or christmas quiz for classroom fun! With over 60 trivia questions for Christmas, this is your go to resource for learning everything about Xmas.

Club it with your advent calendar and unlock fun Christmas trivia facts with this free printable pdf!

Christmas Trivia Printable

Download Free Printable Christmas Trivia Game for Kids & Families, Now!!

Merry Christmas!

FAQ