200 Interesting Christmas Trivia Questions For Kids With Answers

Make your Christmas merrier with some Christmas trivia questions for kids that are sure to excite them. These questions are based on several holiday-related categories such as Christmas folklores, songs, and movies. You could have fun asking your children these questions or have them invite a few friends over for a Christmas party and have a Christmas trivia session. You could take charge of the scoreboard, read the questions aloud, and see who answers them first. This post brings you a collection of interesting Christmas trivia questions you can add to your list. So put on your trivia hat and get ready to spend some quality holiday time with your children!

200+ Christmas Trivia For Kids

In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many gifts were given? Answer: 364
Who pulls Santa’s sleigh? Answer: Reindeer
How does Buddy reach the North Pole in the movie “Elf”? Answer: By crawling into Santa’s sack
“Milk punch” is the other name of which Christmas beverage? Answer: Eggnog
What is the snowman in “Winter Wonderland” called? Answer: Parson Brown
Where does Santa Claus live? Answer: North Pole
Which famous Christmas food has a long shelf-life? Answer: Fruitcake
What is the other name of the Christmas tree? Answer: The Yule tree
Which Christmas decoration was initially made with silver strands? Answer: Tinsel
Which country’s tradition includes dropping gifts for the children from the chimney on Christmas night? Answer: Italy
Name three actors in the movie “White Christmas”? Answer: Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, and Danny Kaye
Which animated movie’s plot includes taking children to the North Pole? Answer: The Polar Express
Which British Christmas dish is made of sausages wrapped in strips of bacon? Answer: Pigs in blankets
The main course of a traditional Christmas dinner is? Answer: Turkey with stuffing
Electric Christmas lights were invented by which well-known scientist? Answer: Thomas Edison
In which century was the term “Xmas” coined? Answer: 16th century
Which country’s tradition includes lighting candles in front of their relatives’ graves on Christmas Eve? Answer: Finland
In the song “Jingle Bells,” what is fun to ride in? Answer: A one-horse open sleigh
Santa Claus is named after which saint? Answer: Saint Nicholas
Frosty’s nose is made of which accessory? Answer: A button
Which Christmas toy idea was derived from a 1903 famous political caricature? Answer: Teddy Bear
In the opening scene of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the characters are seen enjoying which winter recreational activity? Answer: Ice Skating
The Christians who lived in the east originally celebrated Christmas on which date? Answer: January 6
How many ghosts are there in Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol? Answer: Four
The song “Do You Hear What I Hear” was written in which year? Answer: 1962
Who is Santa’s wife? Answer: Mrs. Claus
What are the names of Santa’s reindeer that begin with the letter ‘D’? Answer: Dasher, Donner, and Dancer.
What is the name of the character portrayed by Tim Allen in “The Santa Clause”? Answer: Scott Calvin
The famous Christmas drink eggnog first originated in which country? Answer: England
Which famous fairy tale inspired the idea of a gingerbread house? Answer: Hansel and Gretel
What brought Frosty back to life in the song “Frosty, the Snowman”? Answer: An old silk hat
The novella, A Christmas Carol, was written by which famous writer? Answer: Charles Dickens
In the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life,” who plays George Bailey? Answer: James Stewart
Which of Santa’s reindeer shares a similar name with a famous Valentine symbol? Answer: Cupid
What was Mr. Scrooge’s first name in A Christmas Carol? Answer: Ebenezer
Which famous beverage company has been using Santa Clause in its advertisement since 1931? Answer: Coca-Cola
What is the name of the traditional Christmas fruitcake of Germany? Answer: Stollen (Christstollen)
In which city of Russia was the Christmas-themed ballet “The Nutcracker” premiered in 1892? Answer: St. Petersburg
What was gifted on the tenth day of Christmas in the song “12 Days of Christmas”? Answers: Lords a-leaping
Hermey, the Elf, and Yukon Cornelius helped which reindeer after he left the North Pole? Answer: Rudolph
Which famous character is known to steal Christmas? Answer: The Grinch
Traditionally, which ornament must be placed on the top of a Christmas tree? Answer: An angel or a star
What is the color of the mistletoe plant berries used for Christmas decorations? Answer: White
St. Nicholas originally belongs to which country? Answer: Turkey
“The Savior reigns” is a line from which famous Christmas song? Answer: Joy to the World
What was the profession of Jesus’s father on Earth? Answer: Carpentry
Who has eyes made of coal? Answer: Frosty the Snowman
What color is the Grinch? Answer: Green
In which year was the first Christmas tree lit up in the Rockefeller Center? Answer: 1933
After killing the Mouse King, what does the Nutcracker turn into? Answer: A handsome prince
What is Santa’s favorite snack? Answer: Cookies
Who did Alvin the chipmunk want for Christmas? Answer: Hula-hoop
During Christmas, which famous candy is wrapped in red and green foils? Answer: Hershey’s Kisses
In the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” who lost $8,000? Answer: Uncle Billy
What is the first line of the third verse of the song, “Away In a Manger”? Answer: The cattle are lowing
The Christmas Carol “We Wish you a Merry Christmas” demands which pudding? Answer: A figgy pudding
What are the names of Santa’s nine reindeer? Answer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
Who is the author of How the Grinch Stole Christmas? Answer: Dr. Seuss
Which action film is often called a Christmas film? Answer: Die Hard
Kevin was lost in which city in “Home Alone 2”? Answer: New York City
Will Ferrell played which character in the 2003 blockbuster “Elf”? Answer: Buddy
What is the name of the little girl who befriends the Grinch? Answer: Cindy Lou Who
Which US city banned Christmas in 1659? Answer: Boston
The story of Jesus’ birth is found in which books of the Bible? Answer: Luke and Mathew
Where do snowmen keep their money? Answer: In a snowbank
What was gifted on the fifth day of Christmas in the song “12 Days of Christmas”? Answer: Five golden rings
What fruit is used to make Christingles? Answer: Orange
In which year was Hallmark founded? Answer: 1910
In which country is KFC a popular Christmas meal? Answer: Japan
Which holiday goodie resembles a shepherd’s staff? Answer: A candy cane
Which English folklore figure is associated with Santa Claus? Answer: Father Christmas
What are the three words that best describe Grinch, according to the TV show “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”? Answer: Stink, stank, stunk
Which country started the tradition of exchanging gifts on Christmas day? Answer: Italy
Which Christmas carol is also a lullaby? Answer: “Away In a Manger”
In which year was the first Christmas tree placed in the White House, and by whom? Answer: In 1889 by President Benjamin Harrison
What was the original title of the poem Twas the Night Before Christmas? Answer: Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas
What does the famous Spanish phrase “Feliz Navidad” mean? Answer: Merry Christmas
What was the name of Rudolph’s elf-friend in the 1964 film “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer”? Answer: Hermey
Whose eyes glow in “The Christmas Song”? Answer: Tiny tots
Who brought stories about St. Nicholas to America? Dutch immigrants.
Donald Trump made a cameo in which famous Christmas film? Answer: Home Alone 2
Where was baby Jesus born? Answer: Bethlehem
Rudolph had to avoid which bad guy? Answer: The Abominable Snowman
What does St. Nick fill on Christmas Eve? Answer: Stockings
Which US state is the last state to declare Christmas as a traditional holiday? Answer: Oklahoma
Which movie is the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time? Answer: Home Alone
What gifts did the three wise men give to Jesus? Answer: Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Which saint is celebrated on 26th December? Answer: St. Stephen
What are Santa’s little helpers called? Answers: Elves
Who says “God Bless Us, Everyone!” in “A Christmas Carol”? Answers: Tiny Tim
Which animated character complained that Christmas was commercialized? Answer: Charlie Brown
What gift did Casper offer? Answer: Myrrh
Which two figures make the modern Santa Claus? Answer: Saint Nicholas and Father Christmas
The popular Christmas song “Jingle Bells” was originally written for which festival? Answer: Thanksgiving
Which popular Christmas plant is considered an aphrodisiac? Answer: Mistletoe
What was Santa’s ride in Finland? Answer: Goat
What was Harry Potter’s first Christmas gift at Hogwarts? Answer: The Invisibility Cloak
Name the two reindeer whose names begin with C. Answer: Comet and Cupid
Which country started the Christmas tree tradition? Answer: Germany
As per tradition, who should open the first gift? Answer: The youngest family member
Which animatronic cassette playing toy was famous in the mid-1980s? Answer: Teddy Ruxpin
The other name of Wise Men is? Answer: Magi
Which Christmas movie has a villain named Oogie Boogie? Answer: The Nightmare Before Christmas
In the poem Twas The Night Before Christmas, which food was envisioned by the children in their sleep? Answer: Sugar Plums
Where did such a clatter arise in the poem A Visit from St. Nicholas? Answer: On the lawn
Which American President was responsible for the declaration of Christmas as a holiday? Answer: President Ulysses S. Grant
Tom Hanks played five different roles in which famous Christmas film? Answer: The Polar Express
What does the word “Santa” mean? Answer: Saint
“I don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a cup of cheer?” is a song from which Christmas song? Answer: A Holly Jolly Christmas
In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” which song does Schroeder play on the piano? Answer: Jingle Bells
Which is Elvis Presley’s famous Christmas song? Answer: Blue Christmas
In the song “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” where do the silent stars go? Answers: Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
Who is the famous scientist born on Christmas day? Answer: Sir Isaac Newton
Which Old Testament prophet spoke extensively about the birth of Christ? Answer: Isiah
In which film did Bruce Willis star as John McClane? Answer: “Die Hard”
Who did the German Nazi Regime replace Santa Claus with? Answer: Odin
“Silent Night” originated in which country? Answer: Austria
What is the name of the Christian group that banned Christmas in Boston from 1659 to 1681? Answer: The Puritans
What is the other name of the carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas”? Answer: The Counting Song
Who brought Frosty back to life? Answer: Santa Claus
What song is heard on every street corner? Answer: Silver Bells
Which holiday film appears more than 300 times per year on television? Answer: It’s a Wonderful Life
What is an Advent calendar used for? Answer: To count down the days to Christmas
What bird is mostly seen on Christmas cards? Answer: Robin
Which President objected to the Christmas tree in the White House? Answer: President Theodore Roosevelt
What guided the three wise men towards Jesus? Answer: A star
“They looked up and saw a star” is the second line of which famous Christmas song? Answer: The First Noel
Who originally sang “Here Comes Santa Claus”? Answer: Gene Autry
“Mele Kalikimaka” means Merry Christmas in which language? Answer: Hawaiian
George Washington had a special recipe for which famous Christmas food? Answer: Eggnog
Who tracks Santa’s location on Christmas Eve? Answer: NORAD – North American Aerospace Defense Command
What is mistletoe in general? Answer: A parasitic plant
Mincemeat should be stirred in which direction for good luck? Answer: Clockwise direction
Which famous scene from “White Christmas” wasn’t originally a part of the film? Answer: Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye singing, “Sisters.”
Which Reindeer wasn’t in the story of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”? Answer: Rudolph
What color is Elvis Presley’s Christmas? Answer: Blue
What are the other popular names of Santa Claus? Answers: Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
Which city do McCallisters go to when they leave Kevin behind in the film “Home Alone”? Answer: Paris
What was placed on Friday the Snowman’s head? Answer: A magic hat
“Treat every day like Christmas” is the first rule of? Answer: Elves in “The Code of Elves”
Who wrote, “Christmas doesn’t come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more?” Answer: Dr.Seuss
The lighting of Christmas trees comes from which tradition? Answer: Pagan tradition
Who played his drum for the newborn Christ with approval from Jesus’s mother, Mary? Answer: The Little Drummer Boy
Why didn’t the other reindeer let Rudolph take part in games with them? Answer: Because of his red nose
Which Christmas movie involves the story of a famous departmental store? Answer: Miracle on 34th Street
In the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” what happens each time a bell rings? Answer: An angel gets wings
What was gifted on the eighth day of Christmas? Answer: Eight maids a-milking
Who are the Bumpuses in the movie “A Christmas Story”? Answer: The neighbors
What cartoon character is watched by millions of Swedes every year? Answer: Donald Duck
Who is “The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come”? Answer: The last ghost that visits Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol.”
Who has a nose like a button? Answer: Frosty the Snowman
How did Scrooge improve Cratchit’s life in “A Christmas Carol”? Answer: By giving him a raise
What Christmas decoration represents God’s eternity? Answers: Advent wreaths
Who is the spy hidden in the house during Christmas? Answer: The Elf on the Shelf
Why played Scrooge in The Muppet Christmas Carol? Answer: Michael Cain
Which holiday candy was created to remind children about the shepherds who visited baby Jesus? Answer: Candy cane
Who steals all the gifts of Christmas from the “Who’s”? Answer: The Grinch
Who released “All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth”? Answer: Spike Jones and his City Slickers
Which famous Christmas carol was the first song to be broadcast from space? Answer: Jingle Bells
How many candles can be seen on an Advent wreath? Answer: Four
What are the two phrases commonly used on Christmas tags? Answer: “To” and “from”
What causes the most accidents after the holiday season? Answers: Dried-out Christmas tree fires
At the end of the movie “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” what carol is the Peanut gang seen singing? Answer: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
What is Glühwein? Answer: Mulled wine
Which famous British actor voiced the Grinch in the 2018 animated film? Answer: Benedict Cumberbatch
What started as a marketing gimmick for the Montgomery store? Answer: Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
What type of tree is considered as the “King” of Christmas trees? Answer: Nordman Fir
Which country’s tradition involves filling children’s clogs with candies on December 5th? Answer: Netherlands
What snacks are left for Santa by kids? Answer: Cookies and milk
Rum is used in which Christmas food? Answer: Eggnog
Which song has the line “They looked up and saw a star”? Answer: “The First Noel”
Who says, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!” At the end of the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas”? Answer: Santa Claus
Which choreographer was uncredited for “A White Christmas”? Answer: Bob Fosse
Who introduced the red and white costume for Santa? Answer: Coca-Cola
Which song holds the record for the most recorded Christmas song? Answer: “Silent Night”
How many frames were used to make the entire “Nightmare Before Christmas” film? Answer: 110,000
What is the name of Ralphie’s brother in “A Christmas Story”? Answer: Randy
Saint Nicholas dropped gold down the chimney for three poor sisters. This gave rise to which Christmas tradition? Answer: Placing stockings near the fireplace
How many points are seen in a snowflake? Answer: Six
What plant-based Christmas tradition did servants in Victorian England popularize? Answer: Kissing under the mistletoe
For a traditional bread sauce recipe, what must be stuck into an onion? Answer: A clove
Who celebrates Christmas on January 7? Answer: The Russian Orthodox Church
In which direction does the star lead the Wise Kings? Answer: Westward
Name the common Christmas side dishes. Answer: Baked ham and mashed potato green bean casserole
Which popular cake symbolizes the log burnt on Christmas Eve? Answer: Yule Log
Who designed the first Christmas card and when? Answer: John Horsley in 1843
Where did Joseph and Mary travel to after leaving Bethlehem? Answer: Egypt
What is the ornament seen on the tip of an Elf’s shoe? Answer: Bells
How does Santa Claus go back up the chimney to continue his journey of delivering gifts? Answer: By placing his fingers on the side of his nose and giving a smile and nod
Where is the world’s largest nativity scene located? Answer: Einsiedeln, Switzerland
How many reindeer were there originally? Answer: Eight
Which is the best-selling Christmas single of all time? Answer: White Christmas
Apart from red and white, what are the other two popular Christmas colors? Answer: Gold and Silver
What is the French name for Santa Claus? Answer: Pere Noel
What do Blitzen and Donner mean in German? Answer: Blitzen means lightning, and Donner means thunder.
Who is the business partner of Mr. Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”? Answer: Jacob Marley
Who gifted the Christmas tree placed in Trafalgar Square in London? Answer: Norwegians
What was the first US state to declare Christmas as a holiday? Answer: Alabama
When did NORAD – North American Aerospace Defense Command tradition start? Answer: 1955
Where was the tallest Christmas tree ever put up? Answer: At the Northgate Shopping Center in Seattle in 1950. It measured 67.36m (221ft) tall.
What do the four candles on an Advent wreath represent? Answer: The four week of the advent season
What does Santa shout when stuck in a chimney? Answer: “You girls and boys won’t get any toys if you don’t pull me out!”
Who told Frosty the Snowman to stop? Answer: The traffic cop
What did Grinch substitute for a reindeer? Answer: A dog
St. Nick’s nose looks like which fruit? Answer: A cherry

200+ Christmas Trivia For Kids#

200+ Christmas Trivia For Kids