Christmas Trivia Questions Printable: 50 Free Questions & Answer Key

Nothing gets a holiday party talking quite like a good trivia round. Whether you are hosting family on Christmas Eve, running the office party, or filling a classroom afternoon before break, Christmas trivia is the rare game that works for every age group at once. Grandparents know the carols, kids know the movies, and everyone has an opinion about fruitcake.

Below you will find 50 free printable-style Christmas trivia questions, grouped into easy rounds with an answer key at the end. Print this page, cut the questions into slips, or read them aloud straight from your phone. No sign-up, no app, no special supplies needed.

How to Play Christmas Trivia

You need at least two players or two teams, a way to keep score, and someone willing to be the quizmaster. Read one question at a time and give teams about 30 seconds to answer. Award one point per correct answer, and two points for the bonus questions marked with a star. The team with the most points wins, and the quizmaster gets the honor of handing out the candy canes.

For a big party, split guests into teams of four to six people. For a small family night, play individually. With kids in the mix, let them answer first on the easy round before the adults jump in. If a question sparks a story, let it breathe — the stories are half the fun of Christmas trivia.

Round 1: Christmas Movies (Easy)

In Home Alone, what city does Kevin’s family fly to while he is left behind? (Paris)
What is the name of the Grinch’s loyal dog? (Max)
In Elf, what is Buddy’s favorite food group? (Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup)
Which Christmas movie features a train that travels to the North Pole? (The Polar Express)
In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie want more than anything? (A Red Ryder BB gun)
What Christmas ballet features a Nutcracker prince and a Sugar Plum Fairy? (The Nutcracker)
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what is the name of the elf who wants to be a dentist? (Hermey)
Which actor played the Grinch in the 2000 live-action film? (Jim Carrey)
In It’s a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings? (An angel gets its wings)
What is the name of the snowman in Frosty the Snowman? (Frosty)

Round 2: Carols and Songs

Which carol begins with the line “Silent night, holy night”? (Silent Night)
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what is given on the fifth day? (Five gold rings)
Who originally recorded “White Christmas”? (Bing Crosby)
What song tells the story of a snowman who comes to life when children place a magic hat on his head? (Frosty the Snowman)
In “Jingle Bells,” what kind of sleigh is mentioned? (A one-horse open sleigh)
Which Christmas song asks, “Do you see what I see?” (Do You Hear What I Hear?)
What is the best-selling Christmas single of all time? (White Christmas by Bing Crosby)
In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what game do the other reindeer refuse to let Rudolph join? (Any reindeer games)
Which carol includes the words “Fa la la la la, la la la la”? (Deck the Halls)
What Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving? (Jingle Bells)

Round 3: Traditions Around the World

In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree begin? (Germany)
What do children in Spain traditionally leave out for the Three Kings instead of Santa? (Their shoes)
In Iceland, how many Yule Lads visit children in the 13 days before Christmas? (Thirteen)
Which country hides a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree for children to find? (The tradition is most associated with Germany, though it is mostly celebrated in the United States)
What is the traditional Christmas dessert in England made with dried fruit and spices? (Christmas pudding)
In Mexico, what are the nine nights of processions before Christmas called? (Las Posadas)
Which country celebrates Christmas with a KFC dinner as a popular tradition? (Japan)
In Norway, what do people traditionally hide on Christmas Eve so witches cannot steal them? (Their brooms)
What plant is traditionally hung in doorways at Christmas for kissing under? (Mistletoe)
In the Netherlands, who delivers gifts to children on December 5? (Sinterklaas)

Round 4: Santa, Reindeer, and the North Pole

How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh in “A Visit from St. Nicholas”? (Eight, plus Rudolph in later versions)
What is the name of Santa’s wife? (Mrs. Claus)
In which town is Santa’s workshop traditionally said to be located? (The North Pole)
What do children traditionally leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve? (Milk and cookies)
Which reindeer’s name starts with the letter D and ends with “ancer”? (Dancer and Dasher — two of them)
What color suit does Santa traditionally wear? (Red)
According to the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” what does Santa’s sleigh land on? (The roof)
What snack do children leave out for Santa’s reindeer? (Carrots)
Which company popularized the modern image of Santa in red in the 1930s? (Coca-Cola)
What is the name of the elf workshop in the North Pole stories? (Santa’s workshop)

Round 5: Food, Fun, and Bonus Questions

What is the main ingredient in eggnog? (Eggs and milk or cream)
Which spice gives gingerbread its warm flavor? (Ginger)
What are the two main colors of a candy cane? (Red and white)
What do people traditionally hang on a fireplace at Christmas? (Stockings)
What is the day after Christmas called in the United Kingdom? (Boxing Day)
Which Christmas flower is bright red and named after a US ambassador? (The poinsettia)
What is the traditional Christmas Eve meal in Italy called? (The Feast of the Seven Fishes)
How many days are there in the traditional Twelve Days of Christmas? (Twelve)
What does the word “Noel” mean? (Christmas, from the French word for the Christmas season)
Bonus: In what year was the first Christmas card sent? (1843, in England)

Hosting Tips for a Great Trivia Night

Keep rounds short and energy high. Play some background carols, offer a small prize for the winning team — a box of chocolates or a silly trophy works perfectly — and add a lightning round at the end where the first hand up answers. If you have guests of very different ages, run an easy kids round first so the youngest players get a win on the board early.

Print the questions on card stock if you plan to reuse them year after year. A simple answer sheet for each team keeps scoring honest and gives everyone something to take home. And if your group loves trivia, rotate the quizmaster each round so everyone gets to play.

Want the Full Printable Party Pack?

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