People all around the world love Christmas. So it makes sense for a trivia site like ours to have Christmas trivia in its collection. Check out some of these Christmas trivia questions, answers, and facts about the most wonderful time of the year.
Christmas Trivia
How much do you know about Christmas decoration, Christmas carol, Christmas tradition, and Christmas day trivia? Here are some fun facts about Christmas that you can probably share around the Christmas dinner table.
- Around 14.7 million artificial Christmas trees are sold in the United States annually.
- The song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” was written by British composer Arthur Warrell.
- According to folklore, Candy Canes were made to control noisy children in chruch by keeping them busy eating licorice sticks.
- Christmas lights started as a tradition to symbolize Jesus Christ as the light of the world.
Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers
Before you tell a Christmas story or sing “Silent Night” around the home piano during the holiday season, why not get together for a Christmas trivia challenge?
Time for a Christmas trivia game to get the family or team together during Christmas celebrations. Hey, why stop on Christmas eve? Feel free to ask these trivia questions anytime!
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| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Where is St Nicholas’ fictional workshop located? | â–¶ The North Pole |
| What is the best-selling song of Christmas carol singer Bing Crosby? | â–¶ “White Christmas” |
| Is Christmas an official holiday in Thailand? | â–¶ No, it is not. |
| What animated Christmas movie follows the story of a young boy who rides a train to the north pole? | â–¶ “Polar Express” |
| What Snoopy based cartoon was created with a Christmas theme? | â–¶ “A Charlie Brown Christmas” |
| Which actress played the role of Mary (adult) in the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”? | â–¶ Donna Reed |
| Sinterklaas is the Dutch version of what mythical figure? | â–¶ Santa Claus (Saint Nicholas) |
| According to the popular Christmas song, “Frosty the Snowman”, what are the snowman’s eyes made out of? | â–¶ Coal |
| Including Rudolph, how many reindeer is Santa Claus said to have? | â–¶ Nine (Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen) |
| How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a 2000 American Christmas fantasy comedy film starring which actor as the Grinch? | â–¶ Jim Carrey |
| How many gifts would you receive if you received all of the gifts in the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas”? | â–¶ 364 |
| What famous Christmas legend did a Montgomery Ward advertising man create as part of his job? | â–¶ Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer |
| What plant is known as the Christmas rose? | â–¶ Hellebore |
| What famous Christmas song begins with “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”? | â–¶ The Christmas Song |
| In the movie “Home Alone,” what city does the family travel to for Christmas vacation? | â–¶ Paris |
| What is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel in “It’s a Wonderful Life”? | â–¶ Clarence |
| Who composed the music for “The Nutcracker” ballet? | â–¶ Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky |
| In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what makes Frosty come to life? | â–¶ A magic hat |
| What is the name of the main character in the movie “Elf”? | â–¶ Buddy |
| What is the traditional name for a small gift given at Christmas? | â–¶ Christmas stocking filler |
| Which country is known for the legend of the Krampus? | Austria |
| What type of tree is typically used as a Christmas tree? | â–¶ Evergreen |
| What are the names of the three wise men? | â–¶ Balthazar, Melchior, and Gaspar |
| What is the name of Scrooge’s deceased business partner in “A Christmas Carol”? | â–¶ Jacob Marley |
| In which country is it a tradition to hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree? | â–¶ United States (German-American tradition) |
| What is the name of the Christmas carol that begins with “Hark! The herald angels sing”? | â–¶ Hark! The Herald Angels Sing |
| What is the main ingredient in a traditional Christmas pudding? | â–¶ Dried fruit |
| In which ocean can you find Christmas Island? | â–¶ Indian Ocean |
| Which saint’s feast day is celebrated on December 6th and is associated with the origin of Santa Claus? | â–¶ Saint Nicholas |
| What is the traditional flower associated with the Virgin Mary? | â–¶ Lily |
| Which of Santa’s reindeer is named after a famous mythological character? | â–¶ Cupid |
| In the song “Jingle Bell Rock,” what does the singer want to mix and mingle in? | â–¶ A jingling beat |
| What did the shepherds see in the sky that led them to Jesus in the nativity story? | â–¶ A bright star (Star of Bethlehem) |
| What is the most popular Christmas plant? | â–¶ Poinsettia |
| What is the name of the main character in “A Christmas Carol”? | â–¶ Ebenezer Scrooge |
| In which country did the tradition of Christmas trees start? | â–¶ Germany |
| What are the two main colors of Christmas? | â–¶ Red and Green |
| What is the name of Santa Claus’s wife? | â–¶ Mrs. Claus |
| What does the term “Xmas” stand for? | â–¶ Christmas |
| What is the name of Santa Claus’s reindeer with a red nose? | â–¶ Rudolph |
| Which Christmas song is the best-selling single of all time? | â–¶ White Christmas |
| Who was the author of “A Christmas Carol”? | â–¶ Charles Dickens |
| What is the name of the angel who visited Mary in the Bible? | â–¶ Gabriel |
| What holiday drink is made from milk, sugar, and eggs? | â–¶ Eggnog |
| What country is known for creating gingerbread houses? | â–¶ Germany |
| What is the name of the ballet traditionally performed at Christmas? | â–¶ The Nutcracker |
| In the song “12 Days of Christmas,” what gift is given on the 5th day? | â–¶ Five golden rings |
| What Christmas decoration is made from the leaves of a holly plant? | â–¶ Wreath |
| What is the name of the city where Jesus was born? | â–¶ Bethlehem |
| How many reindeer does Santa Claus have? | â–¶ Nine |
| What is the date of the Feast of the Epiphany? | â–¶ 6-Jan |
| What is another name for a Christmas tree? | â–¶ Yule Tree |
| Which country is known for creating the poinsettia plant? | â–¶ Mexico |
| What is the main character’s name in “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”? | â–¶ The Grinch |
| What popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving? | â–¶ Jingle Bells |
| Who is the patron saint of children? | â–¶ Saint Nicholas |
| What is the name of the candle holder used during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah? | â–¶ Menorah |
| What is the name of the holiday celebrated on December 26th in the UK and Canada? | â–¶ Boxing Day |
| What is the traditional Christmas meat dish in the United States? | â–¶ Roast Turkey |
| In which country did the custom of hanging stockings originate? | â–¶ Netherlands |
| What is the name of the elf who wants to be a dentist in the movie “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”? | â–¶ Hermey |
| What country is known for creating the Advent calendar? | â–¶ Germany |
| What is the name of the period leading up to Christmas? | â–¶ Advent |
| What is the name of the Christian feast day on December 28th, also known as the Feast of the Holy Innocents? | â–¶ Childermas |
| What is the first day of the Christian liturgical year? | â–¶ First Sunday of Advent |
| What is the name of the candlelit procession celebrated in Scandinavian countries on December 13th? | â–¶ St. Lucia’s Day |
| Which Christian feast is celebrated on January 6th, marking the end of the Christmas season? | â–¶ Epiphany |
| What does the word “Yule” mean in Old English? | â–¶ Feast |
| What is the name of the time period between Christmas and New Year’s Day? | â–¶ Christmastide |
| How many days are there in the traditional Christmas season? | â–¶ Twelve |
| What is the name of the Sunday before Christmas, also known as the fourth Sunday of Advent? | â–¶ Gaudete Sunday |
| What is the name of the Italian Christmas cake traditionally eaten during the Christmas season? | â–¶ Panettone |
| In which European country is the Christmas season called “Weihnachtszeit”? | â–¶ Germany |
| In Mexico, what is the name of the nine-day celebration leading up to Christmas Day? | â–¶ Las Posadas |
| What is the name of the Spanish Christmas Eve feast? | â–¶ La Nochebuena |
| What is the name of the French cake traditionally eaten during the Christmas season, shaped like a Yule log? | ▶ Bûche de Noël |
| What is the name of the British dessert traditionally eaten during the Christmas season? | â–¶ Mince pies |
| In Ireland, what day is celebrated on December 26th, also known as St. Stephen’s Day? | â–¶ Wren Day |
| What is the name of the candlelit church service held on Christmas Eve? | â–¶ Midnight Mass |
| In Ukraine, what is the name of the traditional Christmas Eve meal? | â–¶ Sviata Vecheria |
| What is the name of the Jewish festival of lights that often coincides with the Christmas season? | â–¶ Hanukkah |
| In the United States, what is the name of the day after Thanksgiving, often considered the beginning of the Christmas shopping season? | â–¶ Black Friday |
| What is the name of the Italian gift-bringer similar to Santa Claus? | â–¶ La Befana |
| In Australia, what type of Christmas decoration is popular due to the summer season? | â–¶ Christmas Bush |
| What country is known for having a “Gävle Goat,” a large straw goat erected each year? | â–¶ Sweden |
| In Greece, what is the name of the mischievous goblin-like creatures that appear during the Christmas season? | â–¶ Kallikantzaroi |
| In Iceland, what is the name of the Yule Cat, a giant mythical creature associated with the Christmas season? | ▶ Jólakötturinn |
| In Japan, what fast-food chain is popular for Christmas dinner due to a successful marketing campaign? | â–¶ KFC |
| What is the name of the Venezuelan tradition where people roller-skate to church during the Christmas season? | ▶ Patinatas navideñas |
| In the Philippines, what is the name of the star-shaped lantern traditionally displayed during the Christmas season? | â–¶ Parol |
| In Ethiopia, what game is traditionally played during the Christmas season? | â–¶ Ganna |
| What is the name of the traditional Norwegian Christmas Eve dinner, consisting of dried fish? | â–¶ Lutefisk |
| In Poland, what is the name of the Christmas Eve supper, consisting of 12 dishes? | â–¶ Wigilia |
| In the United Kingdom, what is the name of the Christmas pantomime traditionally performed during the Christmas season? | â–¶ Panto |
| In Germany, what is the name of the traditional Christmas market held during the Advent season? | â–¶ Christkindlmarkt |
| In Catalonia, Spain, what is the name of the wooden log with a painted face that is “fed” and “hit” for gifts? | â–¶ Tió de Nadal (Caga Tió) |
| In the Netherlands, what is the name of the gift-bringer who arrives in mid-November? | â–¶ Sinterklaas |
| In Portugal, what is the name of the traditional Christmas Eve feast? | â–¶ Consoada |
| In Finland, what is the name of the traditional Christmas sauna? | â–¶ Joulusauna |
| In Ukraine, what Christmas decoration is inspired by a folk tale about a poor family and a generous spider? | â–¶ Spiderweb decorations |
| In Russia, what is the name of the character who delivers presents during the Christmas season? | â–¶ Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost) |
| In Colombia, what is the name of the December celebration, with nightly candle processions? | â–¶ DÃa de las Velitas (Day of the Little Candles) |
About the Author
Tim majored in Humanities with a bachelor in English and Theatre at New York State University. He lectured on entertainment business studies for three years at Plymouth College.
Tim has been a trivia host in his current hometown of Pittsburgh for the past two years. He enjoys hanging out with people who love trivia just as much as he does.
His friends call him the Question Master.
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