90 Entertaining Christmas Trivia Games and Answers

    90 Entertaining Christmas Trivia Games and Answers

    Christmas is the perfect time to bring people together, and nothing sparks laughter and friendly competition quite like a great trivia game. Whether you’re hosting a cozy family night, an office holiday party, or a big festive gathering, Christmas trivia is an easy way to keep guests entertained.

    Let’s dive into the merriest trivia ideas to make your holiday season unforgettable.

    General Christmas Knowledge Trivia

    What popular Christmas drink is also called milk punch?

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    Eggnog

    Which country started the Christmas tree tradition?

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    Germany

    What color are the berries of mistletoe?

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    White

    What is Santa’s most famous reindeer?

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    Rudolph

    What is the day after Christmas called?

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    Boxing Day

    Which U.S. state was the first to recognize Christmas as a holiday?

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    Alabama

    What sweet treat is shaped like a shepherd’s staff?

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    Candy cane

    Who brings gifts in the Netherlands on December 5?

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    Sinterklaas

    What Christmas figure has a long white beard and wears red?

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    Santa Claus

    What holiday plant is known as the “Christmas Star”?

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    Poinsettia

    What do people traditionally place at the top of the Christmas tree?

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    Star or angel

    What decoration was originally made from silver?

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    Tinsel

    What December holiday celebrates the winter solstice?

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    Yule

    What popular ballet is performed every Christmas?

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    The Nutcracker

    What snack is left out for Santa?

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    Cookies and milk

    What do many people build out of snow in winter?

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    Snowman

    What do you hang above the fireplace for Santa to fill?

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    Stockings

    What Christmas flower is red and green?

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    Poinsettia

    What is Frosty the Snowman’s nose made of?

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    Carrot

    What day is Christmas on every year?

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    December 25

    Christmas Movies Trivia

    In “Home Alone,” where is the family traveling?

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    Paris

    What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?

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    Max

    In “Elf,” what is Buddy’s favorite food group?

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    Candy

    Who plays Kevin McCallister in “Home Alone”?

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    Macaulay Culkin

    What does Ralphie want in “A Christmas Story”?

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    A Red Ryder BB gun

    Which Christmas movie features a train to the North Pole?

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    The Polar Express

    What is the Grinch’s skin color?

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    Green

    In “The Santa Clause,” who becomes Santa by accident?

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    Scott Calvin

    What animated film features Jack Skellington?

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    The Nightmare Before Christmas

    What Christmas movie features Bing Crosby singing “White Christmas”?

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    White Christmas

    What is the name of the villain in “The Grinch”?

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    The Grinch

    In “Elf,” what city does Buddy travel to?

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    New York City

    Who is the boy in “The Polar Express”?

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    The Hero Boy

    What pet does Kevin use to scare the burglars?

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    Tarantula

    In “Home Alone 2,” what city is Kevin lost in?

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    New York

    What do the burglars call themselves in “Home Alone”?

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    The Wet Bandits

    What object melts Frosty?

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    The sun

    In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” who helps the Grinch?

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    Cindy Lou Who

    What does Buddy pour on everything he eats?

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    Syrup

    What song makes the Grinch’s heart grow?

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    “Welcome Christmas”

    Christmas Songs & Music Trivia

    What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?

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    White Christmas

    Finish the lyric: “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the ___.”

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    Way

    What song tells the story of a snowman coming to life?

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    Frosty the Snowman

    What Christmas song features chestnuts roasting?

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    The Christmas Song

    Who sings “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?

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    Mariah Carey

    What song mentions “figgy pudding”?

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    We Wish You a Merry Christmas

    What song includes the line “Parson Brown”?

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    Winter Wonderland

    What holiday dance is in “The Nutcracker”?

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    The Sugar Plum Fairy Dance

    What song features the line “Pa rum pum pum pum”?

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    Little Drummer Boy

    What carol starts with “Silent night, holy night”?

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    Silent Night

    What song repeats “Let it snow” three times?

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    Let It Snow

    What kids’ song stars a reindeer with a red nose?

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    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    What song begins with “You’re a mean one”?

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    You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

    What Christmas song is also a dance?

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    Jingle Bell Rock

    What song features a countdown of gifts?

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    The Twelve Days of Christmas

    What song mentions “sleigh bells ringing”?

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    Jingle Bells

    What is the Spanish Christmas song called?

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    Feliz Navidad

    What song includes “Peace on earth and mercy mild”?

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    Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

    What song mentions a holly-jolly holiday?

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    A Holly Jolly Christmas

    What hymn celebrates Christ’s birth?

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    O Holy Night

    Christmas Food & Traditions Trivia

    What fruit is used in Christmas puddings?

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    Raisins

    What meat is most commonly eaten on Christmas?

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    Turkey

    What sweet bread is eaten in Italy at Christmas?

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    Panettone

    What hot drink is made with wine and spices?

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    Mulled wine

    What cookie cutter shape is most popular at Christmas?

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    Gingerbread man

    What do you kiss under at Christmas?

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    Mistletoe

    What country hides a pickle ornament?

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    Germany

    What sauce is served with Christmas pudding?

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    Brandy sauce

    What dried fruit tart is a holiday favorite in the UK?

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    Mince pie

    What spicy cookie is popular at Christmas?

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    Gingerbread

    What color are traditional candy canes?

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    Red and white

    What drink do British children leave for Santa?

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    Sherry

    What treat do children leave for reindeer?

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    Carrots

    What dessert features flaming alcohol?

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    Christmas pudding

    What sweet treat is made in a log shape?

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    Yule log cake

    What Scandinavian holiday drink is similar to mulled wine?

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    Glögg

    What sweet treat is baked into a King Cake?

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    A small toy/baby

    What nut is roasted in “The Christmas Song”?

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    Chestnuts

    What do you crack open during Christmas dinner in the UK?

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    Christmas crackers

    What treat is shaped like a tiny fruit tart?

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    Mince pie

    Religious & Historical Christmas Trivia

    Where was Jesus born?

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    Bethlehem

    What guided the Wise Men?

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    The Star of Bethlehem

    How many Wise Men visited Jesus?

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    Three

    Who was Jesus’ mother?

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    Mary

    Who was Jesus’ earthly father?

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    Joseph

    What gifts did the Wise Men bring?

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    Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

    What angel told Mary she would have a baby?

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    Gabriel

    In which book of the Bible is Jesus’ birth told?

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    Luke and Matthew

    What animals were in the stable?

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    Oxen and donkeys (traditionally)

    Who tried to kill baby Jesus?

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    King Herod

    What feast celebrates the visit of the Magi?

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    Epiphany

    What does the word “Noel” mean?

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    Christmas

    What holiday marks the start of Advent?

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    Four Sundays before Christmas

    What is the candlelit Christmas service called?

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    Midnight Mass

    What is the 12th day after Christmas called?

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    Epiphany

    What Christian season comes before Christmas?

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    Advent

    What did Mary wrap baby Jesus in?

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    Swaddling clothes

    Who first told shepherds about Jesus’ birth?

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    Angels

    What does “Immanuel” mean?

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    God with us

    What is the birthplace of Saint Nicholas?

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    Turkey

    With these game ideas, question formats, and essential trivia questions, your Christmas trivia night will be the highlight of the holiday season. Gather your loved ones, pick your theme, and let the festive fun begin!

    Serena River