150+ Christmas trivia questions to get into the holiday spirit

The holiday season is the perfect time to gather friends and family for some festive fun. What better way to celebrate than with a round of Christmas-themed trivia? Here are 150 questions that will test your knowledge and spread some holiday cheer.

Christmas movies trivia

1. What is the name of the main character in "Home Alone"? - Kevin McCallister
2. In "Elf," what is Buddy's favorite food? - Syrup
3. Which movie features a character named Jack Skellington? - The Nightmare Before Christmas
4. Who stars as the Grinch in the 2000 live-action movie? - Jim Carrey
5. What’s the name of the town in "It’s a Wonderful Life"? - Bedford Falls
6. What is the name of the dog in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"? - Max
7. Which actor plays Santa in "The Santa Clause"? - Tim Allen
8. In "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," what is the name of Rudolph’s elf friend? - Hermey
9. What song does Buddy sing in the middle of the store in "Elf"? - "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"
10. What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time? - Home Alone

Christmas traditions trivia

1. In which country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree originate? - Germany
2. What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree? - Star or Angel
3. What plant is associated with kissing at Christmas? - Mistletoe
4. What date is Epiphany celebrated? - January 6
5. What is the name of the cake traditionally eaten in Italy at Christmas? - Panettone
6. Which country celebrates Saint Nicholas Day on December 6th? - Netherlands
7. In which country is it common to eat KFC for Christmas dinner? - Japan
8. What do Americans call the day after Christmas? - Boxing Day
9. Which city is known for its Christmas market called Christkindlmarkt? - Nuremberg
10. What fruit is traditionally placed in Christmas stockings? - Orange

Christmas songs trivia

1. Who sang the original version of "White Christmas"? - Bing Crosby
2. What is the best-selling Christmas single of all time? - "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
3. Which popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving? - "Jingle Bells"
4. In the song "Jingle Bells," what is the horse's name? - Bobtail
5. Who sang "All I Want for Christmas Is You"? - Mariah Carey
6. What is the English title of the Christmas carol "Stille Nacht"? - "Silent Night"
7. In "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what gift is given on the seventh day? - Seven Swans a-Swimming
8. What song contains the lyrics, "City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style"? - "Silver Bells"
9. Which Christmas song's second verse begins with "The cattle are lowing"? - "Away in a Manger"
10. What song is known as the "Ukrainian Bell Carol"? - "Carol of the Bells"

Christmas food trivia

1. What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding? - A coin
2. Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees? - Canada
3. What’s the main ingredient in a traditional Christmas pudding? - Dried fruit
4. What pie is commonly left out for Santa on Christmas Eve? - Mince pie
5. What is the name of the red plant often used as a Christmas decoration? - Poinsettia
6. What are sugar plums? - Sugar-coated nuts or dried fruit
7. Which drink is often associated with Christmas and involves warm milk, cream, sugar, whipped eggs, and spirits? - Eggnog
8. What type of meat is typically served for Christmas dinner in the UK? - Turkey
9. What’s another name for the vegetable Brussels sprouts? - Brassica oleracea
10. What dessert is traditionally eaten on Christmas Day in France? - Bûche de Noël

Santa Claus trivia

1. What is Santa Claus's real name? - Saint Nicholas
2. Where does Santa Claus live? - The North Pole
3. What is the name of Santa’s wife? - Mrs. Claus
4. How many reindeer does Santa have? - Nine
5. What are the names of Santa's reindeer? - Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph
6. Which reindeer has a red nose? - Rudolph
7. Who helps Santa make toys in his workshop? - Elves
8. How does Santa deliver presents to children all over the world? - In a sleigh pulled by reindeer
9. What is the name of Santa’s sleigh? - Santa's Sleigh
10. What is Santa’s favorite snack? - Cookies and milk

Christmas history trivia

1. Which year was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the United States? - 1870
2. Who invented electric Christmas lights? - Thomas Edison
3. When was the first Christmas card sent? - 1843
4. What was the first song ever broadcast from space on Christmas Eve, 1965? - "Jingle Bells"
5. Which country started the tradition of exchanging gifts? - Italy
6. Who wrote "A Christmas Carol"? - Charles Dickens
7. What was the original name of the Nutcracker in Tchaikovsky’s ballet? - "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King"
8. When was "Jingle Bells" written? - 1857
9. What year was "Silent Night" written? - 1818
10. Who created the first artificial Christmas tree? - Germans using dyed goose feathers

Modern Christmas trivia

1. What year did Coca-Cola start using Santa Claus in advertisements? - 1931
2. Who popularized the image of Santa Claus in a red suit? - Coca-Cola
3. What is the most popular Christmas tree topper? - Star
4. What company created the first department store Santa? - Macy's
5. What year was the first Christmas postage stamp issued in the United States? - 1962
6. What modern-day Christmas decoration was once made from strands of silver? - Tinsel
7. Which Christmas song has the line “Troll the ancient Yuletide carol”? - "Deck the Halls"
8. How many ghosts show up in "A Christmas Carol"? - Four
9. What is the best-selling Christmas book of all time? - "A Christmas Carol"
10. Who tracks Santa’s location on Christmas Eve? - NORAD

Christmas around the world trivia

1. What is the name of the Christmas celebration in Mexico? - Las Posadas
2. Which country has a tradition of a witch delivering presents to children? - Italy
3. In which country do people celebrate Christmas by eating fried caterpillars? - South Africa
4. What is the name of the Finnish Santa Claus? - Joulupukki
5. Which country has the tradition of hiding brooms on Christmas Eve? - Norway
6. How do people in Japan typically celebrate Christmas? - By eating KFC
7. What is the traditional Christmas flower in Mexico? - Poinsettia
8. Which country celebrates Christmas with the Giant Lantern Festival? - Philippines
9. What do people in Norway hide on Christmas Eve? - Brooms
10. In which country do they eat Christmas cake known as "Bûche de Noël"? - France

Christmas decorations trivia

1. What is the most popular ornament to place at the top of the Christmas tree? - Star or Angel
2. What color are mistletoe berries? - White
3. What do Italians call Santa Claus? - Babbo Natale
4. What is the name of the German tradition of hiding a pickle in the Christmas tree? - Weihnachtsgurke
5. Which country has the tradition of Christmas boats instead of Christmas trees? - Greece
6. What is the traditional color scheme of Christmas decorations? - Red and green
7. What are the two most popular items to put on top of a Christmas tree? - Star and Angel
8. In which country did tinsel originate? - Germany
9. What color are poinsettias? - Red
10. What is the name of the red flowering plant associated with Christmas? - Poinsettia

Christmas carols trivia

1. Who wrote the song "Frosty the Snowman"? - Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson
2. What does "Adeste Fideles" translate to in English? - "O Come, All Ye Faithful"
3. In which country did the carol "O Tannenbaum" originate? - Germany
4. What carol is known as the "Christmas lullaby"? - "Away in a Manger"
5. What is the second line of "Silent Night"? - "Holy night"
6. Which carol includes the lyrics "Fa la la la la, la la la la"? - "Deck the Halls"
7. What carol demands figgy pudding? - "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
8. In the song "Winter Wonderland," what do we call the snowman? - Parson Brown
9. What was the original title of "Jingle Bells"? - "One Horse Open Sleigh"
10. What Christmas carol includes the lyrics "Sleep in heavenly peace"? - "Silent Night"

Christmas gifts trivia

1. Who brings gifts to children in Spain on January 6th? - The Three Kings
2. What is the most popular toy of all time? - Barbie
3. What was the most popular toy in 1980? - Rubik's Cube
4. Which country began the tradition of gift wrapping? - Japan
5. What is the name of the event where people exchange inexpensive, humorous gifts? - White Elephant or Yankee Swap
6. Which company is famous for its red and white Santa Claus advertisements? - Coca-Cola
7. What gift does Harry Potter receive for his first Christmas at Hogwarts? - Invisibility cloak
8. What is the most popular gift given at Christmas? - Gift cards
9. What’s the traditional Christmas gift in Italy? - Panettone
10. In "The Polar Express," what does the first gift of Christmas turn out to be? - A silver bell from Santa's sleigh

Christmas literature trivia

1. Who wrote "The Polar Express"? - Chris Van Allsburg
2. What’s the name of the main character in "A Christmas Carol"? - Ebenezer Scrooge
3. Which author wrote "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King"? - E.T.A. Hoffmann
4. What’s the name of the boy who receives the Nutcracker in the famous story? - Fritz
5. Who wrote "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"? - Dr. Seuss
6. Which book begins with the line "Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents"? - "Little Women"
7. What is the name of the reindeer in "The Night Before Christmas"? - Rudolph is not named in this poem, but other reindeers like Dasher and Dancer are mentioned
8. Who wrote "The Gift of the Magi"? - O. Henry
9. In which story do we find the character of Kris Kringle? - "Miracle on 34th Street"
10. Who is the author of "A Child’s Christmas in Wales"? - Dylan Thomas

Christmas facts trivia

1. What is the most recorded Christmas song of all time? - "Silent Night"
2. What is the largest Christmas gift ever given? - The Statue of Liberty
3. How many Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. each year? - Approximately 25-30 million
4. Which president banned Christmas trees in the White House? - Theodore Roosevelt
5. What’s the most popular Christmas cookie? - Chocolate chip cookie
6. How many lights are used in the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree? - Approximately 50,000
7. What’s the average number of presents received by an adult each Christmas? - 8
8. How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh? - Nine
9. What’s the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time? - Home Alone
10. How many turkeys are cooked at Christmas in the UK? - Approximately 10 million

Modern christmas traditions trivia

1. When do most Americans start shopping for Christmas? - After Thanksgiving, on Black Friday
2. What is the most popular Christmas decoration? - Christmas tree
3. How many Christmas cards are sent each year in the U.S.? - Approximately 1.3 billion
4. What percentage of Americans put up a Christmas tree? - About 77%
5. How many real Christmas trees are sold each year in the U.S.? - Approximately 25-30 million
6. What holiday drink is often given as a gift and is popular for toasting the New Year? - Champagne
7. What type of tree is most commonly used as a Christmas tree? - Fir
8. What traditional Christmas plant is known for its prickly leaves and red berries? - Holly
9. Which popular Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch”? - Eggnog
10. What type of calendar is used to count down the days until Christmas? - Advent calendar
11. What is the name of the traditional Christmas ballet? - The Nutcracker
12. What is the most popular Christmas carol in the United States? - "Jingle Bells"
13. What is the traditional Christmas decoration made of interwoven branches and often hung on doors? - Wreath
14. What Christmas-themed ballet features a young girl named Clara and a magical nutcracker? - The Nutcracker
15. What do people traditionally do on Christmas Eve? - Open one present
16. What are the two main colors associated with Christmas? - Red and Green
17. Which holiday song is recognized as the best-selling single of all time? - "White Christmas"
18. What kind of meat do people traditionally eat on Christmas in Australia? - Shrimp
19. What popular Christmas song was written during the Cuban Missile Crisis and reflects the desire for peace? - "Do You Hear What I Hear?"
20. What traditional Christmas decoration is usually made from pinecones, berries, and ribbon? - Garland

Christmas characters trivia

1. Who is the famous red-nosed reindeer? - Rudolph
2. What is the name of the snowman who comes to life in a popular Christmas song? - Frosty
3. Who is the character that says, “Bah, humbug!”? - Ebenezer Scrooge
4. Who helps Santa Claus by making toys? - Elves
5. What is the name of the Grinch’s dog? - Max
6. Who was the miserly character visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve? - Ebenezer Scrooge
7. Who is the main character in the ballet "The Nutcracker"? - Clara
8. What is the name of the young boy who stays home alone in the movie "Home Alone"? - Kevin McCallister
9. Who is the antagonist in "The Nightmare Before Christmas"? - Oogie Boogie
10. Who is the snowman that Elsa creates in "Frozen"? - Olaf

How to use Christmas questions in bingo

Turn Christmas trivia into a festive bingo game

Adding a twist to your Christmas trivia night can make it even more exciting. Here's how you can turn your trivia questions into a fun-filled bingo game.

Steps to Create a Christmas Trivia Bingo Game

1. Gather your trivia questions Choose from the 150+ Christmas trivia questions above. These questions cover a wide range of topics, from movies to traditions, ensuring everyone has a good time.
2. Create your bingo cards Use our bingo card generator to generate bingo cards. Instead of numbers, fill the squares with answers to the trivia questions. For example, one square might have "Kevin McCallister" and another "Mistletoe."
3. Distribute the bingo cards Print out the bingo cards or share them online if you're hosting a virtual game. Bingo Card Creator allows you to easily create and distribute unlimited customized cards, perfect for any group size.
4. Distribute the bingo cards Print out the bingo cards or share them online if you're hosting a virtual game. Bingo Card Creator allows you to easily create and distribute unlimited customized cards, perfect for any group size.
5. Host your bingo game Read out the trivia questions one by one. Players will mark the corresponding answers on their bingo cards. For example, if you ask "What is the name of the main character in 'Home Alone'?" players will mark "Kevin McCallister" if they have it on their card.
6. Play to win Just like traditional bingo, the goal is to complete a row, column, or diagonal line. The first player to do so calls out "Bingo!" and wins a festive prize.

Tips for a successful game

• Mix up the questions: Include a mix of easy, medium, and hard questions to keep everyone engaged.
• Theme your event: Encourage players to dress up in Christmas attire and decorate your space with holiday decorations.
• Use online tools: If you're playing remotely, take advantage of Bingo Card Creator's online game hosting. You can manage up to 2000 players effortlessly.

Did you know?

With Bingo Card Creator, you can easily switch between different themes and customize your cards to match any trivia topic. This flexibility makes it perfect for themed events, be it Christmas, Halloween, or any other special occasion.

By following these steps, you'll transform your Christmas trivia night into an interactive and unforgettable bingo game. It’s a fun way to bring holiday cheer to your gatherings and test your knowledge of all things Christmas.