75 Christmas Trivia Questions and Facts: Celebrate the Holidays With Fun

Christmas Trivia Questions for Your Next Holiday Gathering

Gather your friends and family this holiday season and challenge them to the ultimate festive test! This comprehensive Christmas trivia collection covers classic movies, holiday songs, unique traditions, and quirky seasonal facts for all ages. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a quiet night in, these questions and answers will bring joyful competition and laughs to your festivities.

75 Fun Christmas Trivia Questions: Movies, Songs, and Traditions

• Where did the word and idea ‘Christmukkah’ come from?
  The O.C.
• Name the last ghost who visits Scrooge in A Christmas Carol.
  The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come
• What food danced in children’s heads as they slept in the poem “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas”?
  Sugar plums
• What gift did the Little Drummer Boy bring to Jesus?
  He played a song for Him on his drums
• What is the best-selling Christmas song ever?
  “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
• Who wrote, “Christmas doesn’t come from a store; maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more”?
  Dr. Seuss
• Three of Santa’s reindeer names begin with “D.” What are they?
  Dancer, Dasher, Donner
• What was Frosty the Snowman’s nose made out of?
  A button
• Visions of what food danced in children’s heads as they slept?
  Sugar plums
• Which Christmas decoration is traditionally hidden in a tree in Germany?
  A pickle ornament
• Where do naughty kids receive coal instead of presents?
  In their Christmas stockings
• What color suit did Santa Claus originally wear?
  Green
• Which popular Christmas beverage is known as “milk punch”?
  Eggnog
• According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the eighth day of Christmas?
  Eight maids a-milking
• What traditional activity uses a broom or a stick to break open and collect the treats?
  Hitting a piñata
• Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
  Germany
• What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Russia in 1892?
  The Nutcracker
• What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
  Max
• In the movie “Elf,” what’s the first rule of the Code of Elves?
  Treat every day like Christmas
• Which Christmas song was the first ever played in space?
  Jingle Bells
• Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things Christmas from the Whos?
  The Grinch
• Which holiday movie features a cameo by Donald Trump?
  Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
• What is traditionally hidden in a Christmas pudding?
  A coin
• What’s the name of the town where “It’s a Wonderful Life” is set?
  Bedford Falls
• What does Santa ride in?
  A sleigh
• In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
  An old silk hat
• Which Christmas song’s second verse begins with “The cattle are lowing”?
  Away in a Manger
• According to tradition, what should be hidden in your Christmas pudding for good luck?
  A silver coin
• Which famous Christmas song begins with “You better watch out, you better not cry”?
  Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
• What holiday celebrates the return of the sun in Scandinavian mythology?
  Yule
• Which traditional Christmas plant is red and green and native to Mexico?
  Poinsettia
• What item is used to count the days to Christmas in December?
  Advent calendar
• Who invented electric Christmas lights?
  Thomas Edison
• Which state was the first to recognize Christmas as an official holiday?
  Alabama
• Which reindeer has a red nose?
  Rudolph
• Which Christmas song holds the record as the best-selling single of all time?
  White Christmas by Bing Crosby
• What is hung on doors during Christmas?
  Wreaths
• Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees?
  Canada
• What is the name of Ebenezer Scrooge’s partner in “A Christmas Carol”?
  Jacob Marley
• What type of tree is a Christmas tree traditionally?
  Evergreen (fir or pine)
• Which Christmas song mentions the Rockefeller Christmas Tree?
  Silver Bells
• Which toy is left for Clara by her godfather Drosselmeyer in “The Nutcracker”?
  The Nutcracker doll
• Who runs the North Pole?
  Santa Claus
• Where is the world’s largest Christmas tree displayed?
  Seattle, Washington (221 feet tall)
• What plant is traditionally “kissed under” at Christmas?
  Mistletoe
• Which movie features an adventure to find a Red Ryder BB Gun?
  A Christmas Story
• Who tells Ralphie he’ll “shoot his eye out”?
  Santa Claus / His mother / His teacher (all say it through the movie)
• What are Santa’s reindeer named?
  • Dasher
  • Dancer
  • Prancer
  • Vixen
  • Comet
  • Cupid
  • Donner
  • Blitzen
  • Rudolph
• What makes Rudolph special?
  His nose is a bright, glowing red light
• Where does Santa put presents on Christmas Eve?
  Under the tree and in stockings
• How many ghosts visit Scrooge?
  Four (Jacob Marley, Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come)
• What classic story features a magical train trip to the North Pole?
  The Polar Express
• What do naughty children find in their stockings?
  A lump of coal
• What holiday song was originally written about Thanksgiving?
  Jingle Bells
• Who wrote “A Christmas Carol”?
  Charles Dickens
• What famous parade kicks off the holiday season in New York City each November?
  Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Which food is traditionally left out for Santa at night?
  Cookies and milk
• What movie features Buddy the Elf?
  Elf
• What Christmas tradition involves hanging stockings by the fireplace?
  Children hang stockings to receive gifts or treats from Santa Claus
• What garbage disposal monster tried to steal Christmas in the classic Dr. Seuss story?
  The Grinch
• Who helps Santa deliver presents on Christmas Eve?
  His reindeer and elves
• Who is the “mother” of all Peanuts Christmas specials?
  A Charlie Brown Christmas
• What is the name of the snowman who comes to life?
  Frosty
• What is the traditional Christmas color pair?
  Red and green
• Which country eats KFC on Christmas?
  Japan
• How long does it take for a Christmas tree to grow to market size?
  About 15 years

Christmas Movie Trivia

Festive films are a staple throughout the holiday season. Here are some questions inspired by classics:

• What phrase is written on The Grinch’s calendar in the original animated special?
  “Solve world hunger—tell no one”
• In “Home Alone,” what is the name of Kevin’s neighbor?
  Old Man Marley
• Which actor played Buddy in “Elf”?
  Will Ferrell
• Which classic Christmas movie features the line “You’ll shoot your eye out!”?
  A Christmas Story

Christmas Song Trivia

Nothing gets people into the holiday spirit like music. Challenge your party with these song-related questions:

• Which song was first played in space?
  Jingle Bells
• Who sings “All I Want for Christmas is You”?
  Mariah Carey
• What’s the best-selling Christmas song?
  “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby

Fun Christmas Facts

• Black Friday is not the busiest shopping day of the year; the two days before Christmas are.
• When invented in Germany, the candy cane was made into a “J” shape for Jesus. The red stripes represent his blood.
• Buying every gift mentioned in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is costly, with “Swans a Swimming” being the most expensive—over $6,300.
• In Japan, it’s a tradition to eat KFC for Christmas; orders must be placed months in advance.
• Jingle Bells was originally about Thanksgiving and became the first song played in space.
• 1 in 3 men wait until Christmas Eve to do their shopping.
• Christmas trees generally take around 15 years to mature.
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer began as an advertising gimmick for Montgomery Ward in 1939.
• The phrase “Christmas” derives from “Cristes Maesse,” meaning “mass of Christ.”

Christmas Traditions Around the World

• In Mexico, the poinsettia is a traditional Christmas flower.
• Germany started the tradition of the Christmas tree.
• An Advent calendar marks the countdown to the holiday.
• Canadians export the most Christmas trees worldwide.
• Japanese families enjoy KFC meals on Christmas.

Decorations and Symbols of Christmas

• Decorate homes with Christmas trees, wreaths, Christmas lights, ornaments, ribbons, figurines, popcorn strings, and more.
• A star is placed atop the Christmas tree.
• Christmas stockings hang over fireplaces awaiting treats or coal.
• Doors display decorated wreaths.
• The world’s tallest Christmas tree was in Seattle, Washington: 221 feet tall.
• Mistletoe is hung for kissing underneath.

Santa Claus and His Helpers Trivia

Santa has become one of Christmas’s most beloved icons, and his story grows with each generation.

• Santa’s reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.
• Rudolph stands out thanks to his glowing red nose.
• Santa’s elves help make and deliver toys.
• Legend says Santa keeps a list of who is naughty or nice.
• Naughty kids get coal; nice kids get presents and treats.
• Presents go beneath the Christmas tree and into stockings.

Holiday Parades Fun Facts

• Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade attracts over 50 million people in person and on television and kicks off America’s holiday season.
• Disney Parks worldwide feature incredible holiday parades, with thousands of performers and hundreds of thousands of LED lights creating magic for visitors.
• The famous Main Street Electrical Parade at Disneyland began in 1971 and has had several “farewell seasons,” with its 50th anniversary celebrated in 2022.
• Disneyland’s A Christmas Fantasy Parade is an annual highlight, with characters and performers bringing cheer to children and adults alike.

Frequently Asked Christmas Trivia Questions

Q: Which are the traditional Christmas colors?

A: Red and green are most commonly associated with Christmas.

Q: What kinds of decorations do people put up for Christmas?

A: Decorations include: Christmas trees, lights, ornaments, figurines, wreaths, ribbons, popcorn strings, model trains, and stockings.

Q: Where do people put the star on the Christmas tree?

A: The star is placed at the very top of the tree.

Q: What do naughty kids get in their stockings?

A: A lump of coal.

Q: What makes Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer special?

A: Rudolph has a bright, glowing red nose.

Q: How long does it take for a Christmas tree to grow?

A: About 15 years to reach typical market size.

Q: What is the most expensive gift from “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?

A: The “Swans a Swimming” cost over $6,300 each.

Christmas Trivia Table: Key Facts at a Glance

Final Thoughts: Celebrate With Christmas Trivia

Whether you’re looking to make your holiday gathering more festive, entertain your family, or simply learn something new about the Christmas season, these trivia questions and facts offer endless opportunities for fun. From traditions that span nations to quirky movie references and iconic songs, the spirit of Christmas is best enjoyed together, discovering and sharing the magic behind these beloved practices.

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