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?
Which country started the Christmas tree tradition?
What color are the berries of mistletoe?
What is Santa’s most famous reindeer?
What is the day after Christmas called?
Which U.S. state was the first to recognize Christmas as a holiday?
What sweet treat is shaped like a shepherd’s staff?
Who brings gifts in the Netherlands on December 5?
What Christmas figure has a long white beard and wears red?
What holiday plant is known as the “Christmas Star”?
What do people traditionally place at the top of the Christmas tree?
What decoration was originally made from silver?
What December holiday celebrates the winter solstice?
What popular ballet is performed every Christmas?
What snack is left out for Santa?
What do many people build out of snow in winter?
What do you hang above the fireplace for Santa to fill?
What Christmas flower is red and green?
What is Frosty the Snowman’s nose made of?
What day is Christmas on every year?
Christmas Movies Trivia
In “Home Alone,” where is the family traveling?
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
In “Elf,” what is Buddy’s favorite food group?
Who plays Kevin McCallister in “Home Alone”?
What does Ralphie want in “A Christmas Story”?
Which Christmas movie features a train to the North Pole?
What is the Grinch’s skin color?
In “The Santa Clause,” who becomes Santa by accident?
What animated film features Jack Skellington?
What Christmas movie features Bing Crosby singing “White Christmas”?
What is the name of the villain in “The Grinch”?
In “Elf,” what city does Buddy travel to?
Who is the boy in “The Polar Express”?
What pet does Kevin use to scare the burglars?
In “Home Alone 2,” what city is Kevin lost in?
What do the burglars call themselves in “Home Alone”?
What object melts Frosty?
In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” who helps the Grinch?
What does Buddy pour on everything he eats?
What song makes the Grinch’s heart grow?
Christmas Songs & Music Trivia
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
Finish the lyric: “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the ___.”
What song tells the story of a snowman coming to life?
What Christmas song features chestnuts roasting?
Who sings “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
What song mentions “figgy pudding”?
What song includes the line “Parson Brown”?
What holiday dance is in “The Nutcracker”?
What song features the line “Pa rum pum pum pum”?
What carol starts with “Silent night, holy night”?
What song repeats “Let it snow” three times?
What kids’ song stars a reindeer with a red nose?
What song begins with “You’re a mean one”?
What Christmas song is also a dance?
What song features a countdown of gifts?
What song mentions “sleigh bells ringing”?
What is the Spanish Christmas song called?
What song includes “Peace on earth and mercy mild”?
What song mentions a holly-jolly holiday?
What hymn celebrates Christ’s birth?
Christmas Food & Traditions Trivia
What fruit is used in Christmas puddings?
What meat is most commonly eaten on Christmas?
What sweet bread is eaten in Italy at Christmas?
What hot drink is made with wine and spices?
What cookie cutter shape is most popular at Christmas?
What do you kiss under at Christmas?
What country hides a pickle ornament?
What sauce is served with Christmas pudding?
What dried fruit tart is a holiday favorite in the UK?
What spicy cookie is popular at Christmas?
What color are traditional candy canes?
What drink do British children leave for Santa?
What treat do children leave for reindeer?
What dessert features flaming alcohol?
What sweet treat is made in a log shape?
What Scandinavian holiday drink is similar to mulled wine?
What sweet treat is baked into a King Cake?
What nut is roasted in “The Christmas Song”?
What do you crack open during Christmas dinner in the UK?
What treat is shaped like a tiny fruit tart?
Religious & Historical Christmas Trivia
Where was Jesus born?
What guided the Wise Men?
How many Wise Men visited Jesus?
Who was Jesus’ mother?
Who was Jesus’ earthly father?
What gifts did the Wise Men bring?
What angel told Mary she would have a baby?
In which book of the Bible is Jesus’ birth told?
What animals were in the stable?
Who tried to kill baby Jesus?
What feast celebrates the visit of the Magi?
What does the word “Noel” mean?
What holiday marks the start of Advent?
What is the candlelit Christmas service called?
What is the 12th day after Christmas called?
What Christian season comes before Christmas?
What did Mary wrap baby Jesus in?
Who first told shepherds about Jesus’ birth?
What does “Immanuel” mean?
What is the birthplace of Saint Nicholas?
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!
