96 Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers (Free to Print)

Are you looking for a fun and engaging activity to add to your holiday celebrations? Look no further! Our collection of 96 Christmas trivia questions and answers is perfect for bringing some festive cheer to your gatherings.

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Whether you’re planning a family holiday game night, a Christmas party with friends, or simply want to test your own Christmas knowledge, these printable trivia questions are sure to delight everyone.

What Is Christmas Trivia and How Do You Play?

Christmas trivia is a fun and interactive game that challenges players’ knowledge about various aspects of the holiday season. It encompasses questions about Christmas traditions, songs, movies, historical facts, and more.

The game is perfect for holiday gatherings, bringing together friends and family in a festive and educational way.

How Do You Play the Game?

Christmas Trivia is a game where players can test their memory and learn new fun facts about Christmas. This makes it a delightful addition to any celebration.

Christmas trivia questions for kids and adults cover photo with a watercolor picture of a family playing games. The variations on how to play the game printable.

Variations to Play Christmas Trivia

Team Play: Divide players into teams and take turns answering questions. The team with the most correct answers at the end wins.

Speed Round: Set a timer and see how many questions each player or team can answer correctly within a certain time limit.

Trivia Bingo: Create bingo cards with answers on them, and as questions are asked, players can mark off the correct answers on their cards. The first to get a bingo wins.

Elimination Round: Players take turns answering questions, and if they get one wrong, they’re out. The last player standing is the winner.

Family vs. Family: For larger gatherings, split into family groups and compete against each other for some friendly holiday rivalry.

What Themes are Included?

In this post, you’ll find a variety of trivia questions covering multiple themes:

Holiday Movies
Christmas Songs
Christmas Carols
Kids Christmas Edition
Christmas Tree
The Grinch trivia
Home Alone Trivia

These questions are designed to be both challenging and entertaining, ensuring that everyone has a great time.

96 Christmas Trivia Questions & Answers

I added in some of my very favorite themes of Christmas and hope you and your loved ones enjoy these 7 Christmas themes as well!

Two of our favorite Christmas movies (traditions, really) are Home Alone and the Grinch. Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without them, so let’s so how many of these you can answer!

16 Christmas Tree Trivia Q & A

Q: Who was the first United States President to preside over a National Christmas Tree Lighting?
A: Calvin Coolidge
Q: How tall was the tallest Rockafeller tree to date?
A: 100 feet
Q: How many Christmas Trees are sold every year in the United States?
A: 25 – 30 million
Q: Which Queen of England popularized the Christmas Tree in England?
A:Queen Victoria
Q: Tannenbaum does not mean Christmas tree, but it does mean what?
A: Fir Tree
Q: When did Christmas trees become popular in the United States?
A: In 1870 right before the Civil War
Q: What popular igniting decoration was common on Christmas Trees in the Victorian age?
A: Candles
Q: What are Christmas trees also sometimes referred to?
A: The Yule Tree
Q: What type of tree is traditionally used as a Christmas tree?
A: Evergreen
Q: In what country did the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree originate?
A: Germany
Q: What are the most popular three colors for Christmas tree decorations?
A: Red, Green, and Gold
Q: What do people traditionally place at the very top of a Christmas tree?
A: A star or an Angel
Q: What type of lights are commonly used to decorate a Christmas tree?
A: String lights or fairy lights
Q: What type of ornament is often used to symbolize the star that led the Wise Men to Bethlehem?
A: A star
Q: What famous Christmas tree is lit every year in New York City?
A: The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Q: What do people often put around the base of a Christmas tree to cover the stand and add a decorative touch?
A: A tree skirt

16 Christmas Movie Trivia Q & A

Q: What is the name of the second ghost in the movie A Christmas Carol?
A: The Ghost of Christmas Present.
Q: What was Ralfie’s brother’s name in The Christmas Story?
A: Randy.
Q: In ‘A Christmas Carol’ what was Scrooge’s partner’s name?
A: Jacob Marley.
Q: What was the main villain’s name in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
A: Oogie Boogie.
Q: In what movie does a man wish he was never born and then is shown the effect that would have on everyone’s life?
A: It’s a Wonderful Life.
Q: In ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ what happens every time a bell rings?
A: An Angel Gets Their Wings.
Q: In what movie does Buddy the Elf travel from the North Pole to New York to find his Father?
A: Elf.
Q: In what movie series do parents keep misplacing their youngest child?
A: Home Alone
Q: In what movie does a boy find himself riding a train to the North Pole?
A: The Polar Express.
Q: Name the movie this quote comes from, “You’ll shoot your eye out”.
A: A Christmas Story.
Q: What is the name of the department store in the movie “Miracle on 34th Street”?
A: Macy’s.
Q: In “A Christmas Story,” what gift does Ralphie want more than anything for Christmas?
A: A Red Ryder B-B Gun.
Q: In the movie “Elf,” what is the first thing Buddy says he loves when he arrives in New York City?
A: “I love smiling. Smiling’s my favorite.”
Q: In the movie “The Santa Clause,” what does Scott Calvin have to do to become Santa Claus?
A: Put on Santa’s suit after Santa falls off his roof.
Q: In “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” which famous hotel does Kevin stay at?
A: The Plaza Hotel.
Q: In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000), who plays the Grinch?
A: Jim Carrey.

16 Christmas Songs Trivia Q & A

Q: Which Christmas song begins with the lyrics “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style”?
A: Silver Bells.
Q: What song contains the lyric “They know that Santa’s on his way; he’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh”?
A: The Christmas Song.
Q: Which Christmas carol includes the line “O tidings of comfort and joy”?
A: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.
Q: In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what are Frosty’s last words?
A: “I’ll be back again someday.”
Q: What is the best-selling Christmas single of all time?
A: “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
Q: In the song “Twelve Days of Christmas,” what gift is given on the seventh day?
A: Seven swans a’swimming.
Q: Who wrote the song “Here Comes Santa Claus”?
A: Gene Autry.
Q: In the song “Winter Wonderland,” what do we call the snowman?
A: Parson Brown.
Q: Which Christmas carol is known for the lyrics “Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child”?
A: Silent Night.
Q: In the carol “O Holy Night,” what is the night described as?
A: “The night of our dear Savior’s birth.”
Q: What carol includes the lyrics “Joyful and triumphant”?
A: “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful.”
Q: Which carol contains the line “Peace on Earth and mercy mild”?
A: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.”
Q: In the carol “The First Noel,” what did the angels say to the shepherds?
A: “Born is the King of Israel.”
Q: Which carol features the lyrics “Let every heart prepare Him room”?
A: “Joy to the World.”
Q: In “Away in a Manger,” where does the baby Jesus lay His head?
A: In a manger.
Q: Which carol includes the lyrics “Gloria, in excelsis Deo”?
A: “Angels We Have Heard on High”.

16 The Grinch Trivia Q & A

Q: In the recent cartoon version of the Grinch, what instrument did Max play?
A: The Drums.
Q: The Grinch expected to hear crying after he had stolen Christmas from Who-ville, but instead heard what?
A: Singing.
Q: In the live-action film starring Jim Carrey, he came to Who-ville as a baby in a what?
A: A basket called a Pommersellas.
Q: Why did the Grinch hate Christmas?
A: His heart was two sizes too small.
Q: In the classic cartoon version of the Grinch, the song says “I wouldn’t touch you with” how long of a pole?
A: 39 1/2 foot pole.
Q: In the classic cartoon version, the Grinch uses what excuse to steal Cindy-Lou’s Christmas tree?
A: A light that wouldn’t light on one side.
Q: In the 2018 cartoon movie The Grinch, what animal frightened all the reindeer off with its scream?
A: A goat.
Q: In the live-action version, the Grinch wore what outfit to be the Christmas Cheermeister?
A: Lederhosen.
Q: What is the title of the book where the Grinch first appeared?
A: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”.
Q: What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
A: Max.
Q: Where does the Grinch live?
A: Mount Crumpit.
Q: What is the name of the town the Grinch tries to steal Christmas from?
A: Who-ville.
Q: What is the Grinch’s main objective in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”?
A: To steal Christmas from the Whos.
Q: What does the Grinch disguise himself as to carry out his plan?
A: Santa Claus.
Q: What does the Grinch use as a sleigh to carry away the stolen items?
A: A ramshackle sleigh made from a trash can lid.
Q: What food does the Grinch steal from the Whos’ Christmas feast?
A: A Rare Who Roast Beast.

16 Home Alone Trivia Q & A

Q: In the movie Home Alone what were the two bad guys’ names?
A: Marv and Harry
Q: What type of arachnid did Marv try to smack off of Harry?
A: A Tarantula
Q: Where did the McCallister’s go for Christmas in the 1st Home Alone?
A: Paris, France
Q: Which bad guy ended up looking like a chicken?
A: Harry
Q: What Christmas tree ornament did Kevin choose from the toy store in Home Alone 2?
A: Two Turtledoves
Q: Finish this sentence, “You guys give up? Or are you _______ ___ ____?”
A: “Thirsty for more”
Q: Who said the famous line, “Harry, I’ve reached the top!”?
A: Marv
Q: What hit Marv and Harry while they were coming up the stairs?
A: Swinging paint cans & Metal Pipe
Q: What were Marv and Harry’s two bandit names?
A: The Wet Bandits and The Sticky Bandits
Q: Who stepped on glass ornaments, got a staple in the nose, and stepped on a nail?
A: Marv
Q: What is the name of the pizza place that delivers to the McCallister house?
A: Little Nero’s Pizza
Q: What song does Kevin lip-sync to while cleaning up the house?
A: “White Christmas” by The Drifters
Q: How does Kevin create the illusion of a party at his house to scare off the Wet Bandits?
A: Mannequins, cardboard cutouts, a train set, and music.
Q: What is the name of Kevin’s neighbor who is initially rumored to be a murderer?
A: Old Man Marley
Q: What is the title of the fictional gangster movie that Kevin watches?
A: “Angels with Filthy Souls”
Q: What gift does Kevin give to Marley’s granddaughter on Christmas Eve?
A: A pair of turtle doves

16 Christmas Kid’s Edition Trivia Q & A

Q: What Christmas carol contains the lyrics “Silent night, holy night”?
A: Silent Night
Q: What do you call the day after Christmas?
A: Boxing Day
Q: Who helps Santa Claus make toys at the North Pole?
A: Elves
Q: What magical item does Santa use to deliver presents around the world in one night?
A: His sleigh
Q: In the song “Jingle Bells,” what kind of sleigh is mentioned?
A: One horse open sleigh
Q: Which reindeer are known for pulling Santa’s sleigh?
A: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
Q: In the song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do?
A: Play in any reindeer games
Q: What is the gift given on the fifth day of Christmas in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
A: Five Golden Rings
Q: Finish this sentence, “Not a creature was stirring, not even a __”
A: Mouse
Q: What reindeer is known for having a shiny red nose?
A: Rudolph
Q: In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what brings Frosty to life?
A: An Old Silk Hat
Q: What color is the Grinch in Dr. Seuss’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?
A: Green
Q: What is the name of the boy who stays home alone in the book “Home Alone”?
A: Kevin McCallister
Q: In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” what type of tree does Charlie Brown bring to the Christmas play?
A: A small, sad-looking tree (a little Christmas tree)
Q: Who is the main character in the book “The Nutcracker”?
A: Clara or Marie (depending on the version)
Q: What do children usually leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
A: A cup of milk and cookies

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Christmas trivia is a delightful addition to any holiday celebration. It brings joy, laughter, and a bit of friendly competition to the festivities.

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