Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays in the world! Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, a family game night, or simply looking to test your knowledge, Christmas trivia is a fun way to spark conversations and bring people together.
Christmas trivia questions
From the biblical account of Jesus’ birth to pop culture and popular traditions, there’s something for everyone in this quiz! See how much you know about Christmas with these Christmas trivia questions:
Christmas trivia questions about the Bible
Q: Which Prophet predicted the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem?
A: Micah (Micah 5:2)
Q: What gifts did the Wise Men bring to Jesus?
A: Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh
Q: What does the name “Emmanuel” mean?
A: God with us
Q: The city of Bethlehem is found in which modern-day country?
A: Palestine
Q: Which Gospels in the New Testament do not include the story of Jesus’ birth?
A: Mark and John
Q: Who was the King of Judea when Jesus was born?
A: King Herod
Q: What city is known as the “City of David?”
A: Bethlehem?
Q: What was Joseph’s profession?
A: Carpenter
Q: True or false: the Bible mentions pigs and sheep in the nativity story.
A: False – the Bible doesn’t mention any specific animals!
Q: To which country did Mary and Joseph flee to protect baby Jesus?
A: Egypt
Christmas trivia questions about music
Q: What popular Christmas song was written during a heatwave in 1945?
A: Let It Snow!
Q: What is the best-selling Christmas single of all time?
A: White Christmas by Bing Crosby
Q: Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics “God and sinners reconciled”?
A: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Q: Which Christmas song is known as the “Hawaiian Christmas Song?”
A: Mele Kalikimaka
Q: What is the original German title of the Christmas carol Silent Night?
A: Stille Nacht
Q: What Christmas carol did NASA broadcast to astronauts during a space mission in 1965?
A: Jingle Bells
Q: Which classic Christmas song was banned in the city of Boston when it was first released because it was considered too racy?
A: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Q: Which famous composer wrote the music for the Hallelujah Chorus?
A: George Frideric Handel
Christmas trivia questions about movies
Q: What is the name of the main villain duo in Home Alone?
A: Harry and Marv (the Wet Bandits)
Q: What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
A: The Grinch (2018)
Q: In It’s a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?
A: An angel gets its wings
Q: What are the four main food groups according to Buddy the Elf?
A: Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
Q: In The Polar Express, what word does the conductor punch into the boy’s train ticket?
A: Believe
Q: In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what is the name of Rudolph’s elf friend who wants to be a dentist?
A: Hermey
Q: In White Christmas, what is the name of the inn where much of the movie takes place?
A: Columbia Inn
Christmas trivia questions about food
Q: Which country is credited with creating eggnog?
A: England
Q: Which Christmas treat is shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff?
A: Candy cane
Q: Which country is known for serving Panettone, a sweet bread, during Christmas?
A: Italy
Q: Which Christmas dessert, often served in France, is shaped like a log and covered in chocolate?
A: Bûche de Noël (Yule Log)
Q: Which country’s traditional Christmas meal includes ham with a side of pickled herring?
A: Sweden
Q: In Japan, what is the most popular food to eat on Christmas Day?
A: KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
General knowledge Christmas trivia questions
Q: Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
A: Germany
Q: What drink is traditionally left out for Santa Claus in the U.S.?
A: Milk
Q: Which reindeer is named after a weather phenomenon?
A: Blitzen (meaning “lightning” in German)
Q: What are the two most popular names for Santa Claus in other cultures?
A: Saint Nicholas and Father Christmas
Q: In what year was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the United States?
A: 1870
Q: What color are the berries of the mistletoe plant?
A: White
Q: In what country did the tradition of hanging Christmas stockings originate?
A: The Netherlands
Q: What was the first artificial Christmas tree made from?
A: Goose feathers – invented in Germany in the 19th century
Q: In which U.S. state is the town of Santa Claus located?
A: Indiana
How did you do?
Whether you aced every question or learned something new, we hope these Christmas trivia questions added a little extra fun and cheer to your holiday season.
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