100 Christmas themed quiz questions

By Victoria, FlexiQuiz.
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'Tis the season to be jolly and we’re looking forward to cozy nights by the fire and some fun, festive games. As the weather gets colder and the nights draw in, now seems the perfect time to hunker down for some classic Christmas quiz fun.

Whether you're planning a family get together, a virtual holiday party or want to host a live quiz for friends, our Christmas blog will help you create a fantastic quiz which will get everyone mulling questions over their mulled wine.

The team here have compiled 100 Christmas themed questions and answers for you, with questions ranging from trivia about traditional Christmas food and drink to classic holiday movies and Christmas songs.

So gather your friends, family, colleagues or classmates and create the ultimate Christmas quiz to see who knows their eggnog from their egg sandwich.

Christmas trivia questions for the kids

Which animal pulls Santa’s sleigh?
A. Reindeer
What is the main color of Santa’s suit?
A. Red
What do people traditionally put at the top of their Christmas tree?
A. An angel or a star
Which reindeer has a red nose?
A. Rudolph
What do people normally use for the nose of a snowman?
A. A carrot
Which plant has spiky leaves and red berries and is used to decorate homes at Christmas?
A. Holly
A group of singers at your door is called what?
A. Carol singers
What do you hang by the fireplace in which presents can be left?
A. Stockings
When is Christmas Day?
A. December 25th
Where does Santa live?
A. North Pole
How does Santa get in to the house?
A. Down the chimney
What is the night before Christmas called?
A. Christmas Eve
If it snows, you can make lots of these balls and throw them at your friends! What are they called?
A. Snowballs
Which little bird with a red breast is commonly associated with Christmas?
A. Robin
What do people often write and send to each other in the post, to spread the Christmas spirit?
A. Christmas cards
What do many children leave out for Santa’s reindeer?
A. Carrots or reindeer food
How do you ask for presents from Santa?
A. Write a letter
A 'White Christmas’ means the ground will be covered in what?
A. Snow
What color is Santa’s belt?
A. Black
Santa’s helpers are called what?
A. Elves

Christmas movie trivia

In the movie Home Alone, what is the name of the young boy who is accidentally left behind by his family?
A. Kevin McCallister
Which Christmas movie tells the story of Buddy, a human who is raised by elves in the North Pole?
A. Elf
Which Christmas movie features a young boy who goes on an adventure to the North Pole on a magical train?
A. The Polar Express
What is the Christmas movie called that features a grumpy, green character?
A. The Grinch
Who played the British Prime Minister in the movie Love Actually?
A. Hugh Grant
In the movie Arthur Christmas, a present gets missed and Arthur has to deliver it to a little girl in Cornwall. What was the present?
A. A bike
Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is the store called?
A. Macy's
In the movie Elf, what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?
A. Treat every day like Christmas
What is the first name of Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?
A. Ebenezer
In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie Parker (the main character) want for Christmas?
A. A red Ryder carbine action 200 shot range model air rifle

Traditional Christmas food and drink

Which meat is traditionally eaten for Christmas lunch in the United States and many other countries?
A. Turkey
The small pastry treat that is filled with dried fruit, spices and sugar and eaten by the British at Christmas, is called what?
A. Mince pie
What is the name of the Christmas bread traditionally made in Italy, which often contains candied fruit and nuts?
A. Panettone
What is the classic Christmas drink made by mixing raw egg, sugar and either brandy, rum or bourbon?
A. Eggnog
In which country do they serve a dish called ‘Bûche de Noël’ for dessert?
A. France
In Germany, a Christmas bread full of dried fruit, nuts, spices and often dusted with icing sugar, is called what?
A. Stollen
In Sweden, a hot spiced drink made with mulled wine and often drunk at Christmas, is called what?
A. Glögg
What is the yellow, almond tasting layer which people put on Christmas cakes called?
A. Marzipan
In Mexico, a drink which is similar to eggnog but only uses the egg yolks and includes almonds, is called what?
A. Rompope
What other meat - often covered in sweet flavors, such as honey - is usually eaten at Christmas?
A. Ham (or gammon)
Which berry provides a sweet and delicious accompaniment to turkey at Christmas?
A. Cranberry
Many people in Britain start Christmas Day with a drink made of champagne and orange juice. What do they call this?
A. Bucks Fizz

True or false Christmas questions

In Britain, they set light to their Christmas puddings (briefly!)
A. True
It is tradition to put a large doughnut decoration at the top of your Christmas tree.
A. False
Santa lives in Australia
A. False
Poinsettias are known for their red flowers and green leaves.
A. True
The movie ‘Die Hard’ is set during a Christmas party.
A. True
It is tradition to kiss under the mistletoe.
A. True
Santa has elves to help him wrap all his presents.
A. True
The Grinch is a character created by Charles Dickens.
A. False
Candy canes are shaped like Christmas trees.
A. False
It is tradition to hang lights on your Christmas tree.
A. True
Santa gets around on a skateboard.
A. False
Christmas Day is celebrated on Decemer 25th.
A. True
A white Christmas means it’ll snow.
A. True
More candy is sold at Christmas time than any other time of the year.
A. False
Candy canes are usually made from chocolate.
A. False
Eggnog is made from raw egg.
A. True
Another name for Santa is Saint Nicholas.
A. True
Mince pies used to have meat in them.
A. True
In Germany, children receive their stockings (presents) on December 6th.
A. True
Sweden gives Britain a Christmas tree every year.
A. False

Christmas trivia for all the family

In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?
Answer: Germany
In the song Frosty the Snowman, what is Frosty's nose made from?
Answer: A button
What is the title of the Charles Dickens’ novel that tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge?
Answer: A Christmas Carol
What is the last line in the poem, The Night Before Christmas?
Answer: Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night
In the song Jingle Bells, what type of sleigh is dashing through the snow?
Answer: A one-horse open sleigh
Can you name all 9 of Santa’s reindeer?
Answer: Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen.
In the song The 12 days of Christmas, what was given on the 5th day?
Answer: 5 golden rings
In America, what do people leave out for Santa?
Answer: Milk and cookies
In the song Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow, what is the weather like outside?
Answer: Frightful
What is the name of the ballet performed during the holiday season which features the Sugar Plum Fairy?
Answer: The Nutcracker
What does ‘Feliz Navidad’ mean?
Answer: Merry Christmas
Which fairy tale is said to have inspired gingerbread houses?
Answer: Hansel & Gretel

Questions about Christmas traditions

In which country do they celebrate Christmas with a pinata filled with candy and treats?
A. Mexico
Which traditional Christmas dessert is made from a mixture of dried fruits, nuts and spices and often soaked in alcohol?
A. Christmas pudding or fruitcake
In which country is it common to celebrate Christmas with a special meal of ‘KFC’?
A. Japan
What is the purpose of the Advent calendar during the Christmas season?
A. To count down the days leading up to Christmas
What is the origin of the tradition of hanging stockings by the fireplace on Christmas Eve?
A. The tradition originated from the story of Saint Nicholas putting coins in the stockings of three poor sisters
In which country is the tradition of lighting an Advent wreath with candles particularly popular?
A. Germany
What are the main decorations on a traditional Christmas tree?
A. Baubles, lights and tinsel
What is the name of the Christmas tradition where people dress up as Santa Claus and take part in a charity run?
A. Santa Runs or Santa Dashes
What is the name of the Italian Christmas Eve meal with various fish dishes?
A. The Feast of the Seven Fishes (La Vigilia)
What is the meaning of the Yule Log in Christmas traditions?
A. The Yule Log is traditionally burned to bring warmth and light to the home during the Christmas season

Trivia questions about popular Christmas games

In the game Secret Santa, how do people swap gifts?
A. Participants draw names, buy gifts and keep their identity a secret
What is the main objective in a game of Christmas charades?
A. To act out or mime words or phrases so that others can guess what they are
Which card game is often played during the Christmas season using a standard deck of cards?
A. Poker or Rummy
Which classic Christmas game involves blindfolding a participant and having them pin a nose on a snowman?
A. Pin the Nose on the Snowman
Which game is played by placing wrapped gifts in the center and taking turns choosing or stealing them?
A. Yankee Swap or Dirty Santa
What is the name of the game where you ask children to lie motionless whilst the ‘hunter’ calls out people that move?
A. Sleeping lions (good for calming excited children!)

Classic Christmas songs - fill in the missing word

“It’s beginning to look a lot like ______________.”
A. Christmas
“Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the ________.”
A. Way
“Chestnuts roasting on an open _______.”
A. Fire
“I’m dreaming of a white ___________.”
A. Christmas
“Rocking around the Christmas __________.”
A. Tree
“Frosty the snowman, was a jolly, happy _______.”
A. Soul
“You better watch out, you better not _________.”
A. Cry
“We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New ________.”
A. Year
“It’s the most wonderful time of the ________.”
A. Year
“I’m driving home for Christmas; Oh I can’t wait to see those _________.”
A. Faces

How to make a Christmas quiz

Making a festive Christmas quiz is fun, quick and easy!

Come up with some questions. Use our blog for inspo or you can use AI tools, such as ChatGPT.
Log in to your FlexiQuiz account and choose to make either a Classic or Live quiz.
Add your questions and answer options. Don't forget to tick the correct answer option so that the FlexiQuiz system can auto-grade your quizzes.
Get creative and add some Christmas styling to your quiz. On our paid plans with a Classic quiz, you can change colors, add background images, change text and more.
To create healthy competition, you can customize the grading and share Christmas certificates.
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Analyze results to find out who has got Christmas all wrapped up.

Happy Christmas Quizzing!

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