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100 Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Aleesha Rubinstein, Editor·Updated Oct 2026·13 min read

100 Christmas trivia questions and answers — holiday history, traditions around the world, movies, carols and food, with difficulty levels and multiple-choice options for every question.

Christmas Trivia

  1. 1What flower is traditionally associated with Christmas?

  2. 2Who wrote A Christmas Carol?

  3. 3What is Frosty the Snowman's nose made of?

  4. 4Which of Santa's reindeer shares its name with a symbol of love?

  5. 5What color is the Grinch?

  6. 6What is the best-selling Christmas single of all time?

  7. 7On the first day of Christmas, what did my true love give to me?

  8. 8Which carol begins with the words 'God rest ye merry, gentlemen'?

  9. 9What spice gives gingerbread its distinctive flavor?

  10. 10In the song 'Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,' what had Grandma been drinking?

  11. 11In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch steals Christmas from the residents of which town?

  12. 12Which Christmas carol tells the story of the wise men following a star?

  13. 13What is the name of Santa Claus's wife?

  14. 14Including Rudolph, how many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh?

  15. 15On a gift tag, what two words traditionally indicate the giver and recipient?

  16. 16What is Scrooge's first name in A Christmas Carol?

  17. 17What is another common American name for Santa Claus?

  18. 18In the movie Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

  19. 19What is the name of Will Ferrell's character in the movie Elf?

  20. 20What sweet treat, shaped like a shepherd's staff, is a popular Christmas candy?

  21. 21Which Christmas carol was originally written in German as 'Stille Nacht'?

  22. 22In the song 'Frosty the Snowman,' what brought Frosty to life?

  23. 23What is the name of the reindeer with a red nose?

  24. 24According to popular tradition, where does Santa Claus live?

  25. 25What is typically placed on the very top of a Christmas tree?

  26. 26What color are the berries on a Christmas holly plant?

  27. 27What are the three gifts the wise men brought to baby Jesus according to tradition?

  28. 28Which Christmas song mentions 'chestnuts roasting on an open fire'?

  29. 29In the animated TV special, what is the Grinch's dog named?

  30. 30What do children traditionally leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve in the United States?

  31. 31What is the day before Christmas known as?

  32. 32In the song 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,' what weather condition on Christmas Eve made Santa ask Rudolph to guide his sleigh?

  33. 33What fictional mountain does the Grinch live on?

  34. 34What is the term for a group of people who go door to door singing Christmas songs?

  35. 35What decorative plant with glossy green leaves and red berries is commonly used in Christmas wreaths?

  36. 36Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

  37. 37What does the French word 'Noël,' used to mean Christmas, derive from in Latin?

  38. 38Which territory in the Indian Ocean is named after Christmas?

  39. 39Which company's 1930s advertising campaign, created by artist Haddon Sundblom, helped popularize the modern image of a jolly, red-suited Santa Claus?

  40. 40How many ghosts appear to Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?

  41. 41Which Christmas carol contains the lyrics 'a thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices'?

  42. 42Which country is credited with inventing eggnog?

  43. 43On the seventh day of Christmas, what did my true love give to me?

  44. 44In Spain, when do children traditionally receive their holiday gifts?

  45. 45In the film It's a Wonderful Life, what is the name of the angel who helps George Bailey?

  46. 46What small item is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding for good luck?

  47. 47In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of the villain who lives beneath the town?

  48. 48In the animated film The Polar Express, what is the first gift of Christmas?

  49. 49Which fairy tale is credited with inspiring the tradition of gingerbread houses?

  50. 50Which saint's feast day is celebrated on December 26?

  51. 51In which modern-day country was Saint Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, born?

  52. 52What does the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe symbolize?

  53. 53In what year was the Christmas carol 'Silent Night' first performed?

  54. 54Approximately how many real Christmas trees are sold each year in the United States?

  55. 55In the movie A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie desperately want for Christmas?

  56. 56In the 1964 TV special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what does the elf Hermey want to be instead of making toys?

  57. 57Who wrote the poem commonly known as ''Twas the Night Before Christmas'?

  58. 58According to the poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas,' what does Santa smoke?

  59. 59In the original 1823 poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas,' how many reindeer are named?

  60. 60In Japan, what fast-food restaurant's meal has become a popular Christmas Eve dinner tradition?

  61. 61What is the name of the Italian sweet bread, studded with dried fruits, traditionally eaten at Christmas?

  62. 62What hot drink made with red wine and spices is traditionally served at European Christmas markets?

  63. 63In which country do children leave their shoes by the fireplace instead of hanging stockings?

  64. 64Who composed the song 'White Christmas'?

  65. 65Who recorded the original version of 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' in 1949?

  66. 66In Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Bob Cratchit's youngest son?

  67. 67In the nativity story, who announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds?

  68. 68What is the name of the miserly banker and villain in It's a Wonderful Life?

  69. 69What does the 'X' in Xmas represent?

  70. 70In what year was the Christmas cracker invented by London confectioner Tom Smith?

  71. 71In which city did Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker premiere in 1892?

  72. 72What material was tinsel originally made from?

  73. 73According to Celtic tradition, which plant was gathered with a golden sickle and considered sacred?

  74. 74In which country is it tradition to hide all brooms in the house on Christmas Eve to keep them from being stolen by witches?

  75. 75On what date do Dutch families celebrate Sinterklaasavond, the traditional gift-giving evening?

  76. 76Which hymn's lyrics were originally written by Isaac Watts in 1719, based on Psalm 98?

  77. 77The word 'Yule' comes from which language?

  78. 78Why was December 25 originally chosen as the date to celebrate Christmas?

  79. 79Which ancient Roman festival, celebrated in mid-December, is believed to have influenced the tradition of exchanging gifts at Christmas?

  80. 80From 1659 to 1681, celebrating Christmas was banned by the Puritans in which American city?

  81. 81In what year was Christmas first celebrated on December 25, according to the earliest known record?

  82. 82Which Christmas song was the first ever broadcast from space, played by the astronauts of Gemini 6A in 1965?

  83. 83In what year did Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer first appear as a character, in a coloring booklet for Montgomery Ward stores?

  84. 84Which U.S. president is generally credited as the first to place a decorated Christmas tree inside the White House?

  85. 85In what year was the first commercial Christmas card produced and sent?

  86. 86Which British monarch delivered the first Royal Christmas Message on the radio in 1932?

  87. 87How many total gifts are given over the course of the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'?

  88. 88In which country does the Yule Lad tradition feature 13 mischievous figures who each visit children on the 13 nights before Christmas?

  89. 89What is the name of the Icelandic tradition of exchanging books on Christmas Eve and spending the night reading?

  90. 90In Italy, who is the kindly old woman who delivers gifts to children on the night of January 5?

  91. 91In Caracas, Venezuela, what unusual mode of transportation do many people use to travel to early morning Christmas Mass?

  92. 92Which two of Santa's reindeer have names derived from German words for thunder and lightning?

  93. 93What was the name of the department store that commissioned the original Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer story in 1939?

  94. 94In the movie Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy?

  95. 95In Finland, which village near the Arctic Circle claims to be the official hometown of Santa Claus?

  96. 96According to the Bible, how many wise men visited the baby Jesus?

  97. 97What city receives an annual Christmas tree from Oslo, Norway, displayed in Trafalgar Square as a gift of thanks for British support during World War II?

  98. 98In which U.S. state would you find the town of Santa Claus, which receives hundreds of thousands of letters addressed to Santa each year?

  99. 99In A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Scrooge's deceased business partner who appears as a ghost?

  100. 100In which year was the first official Rockefeller Center Christmas tree erected in New York City?

Answer Key

  1. 1. Poinsettia
  2. 2. Charles Dickens
  3. 3. A button
  4. 4. Cupid
  5. 5. Green
  6. 6. White Christmas by Bing Crosby
  7. 7. A partridge in a pear tree
  8. 8. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
  9. 9. Ginger
  10. 10. Eggnog
  11. 11. Whoville
  12. 12. We Three Kings
  13. 13. Mrs. Claus
  14. 14. Nine
  15. 15. To and From
  16. 16. Ebenezer
  17. 17. Kris Kringle
  18. 18. Paris
  19. 19. Buddy
  20. 20. Candy cane
  21. 21. Silent Night
  22. 22. An old silk hat
  23. 23. Rudolph
  24. 24. The North Pole
  25. 25. A star or an angel
  26. 26. Red
  27. 27. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
  28. 28. The Christmas Song
  29. 29. Max
  30. 30. Milk and cookies
  31. 31. Christmas Eve
  32. 32. Fog
  33. 33. Mount Crumpit
  34. 34. Carolers
  35. 35. Holly
  36. 36. Germany
  37. 37. Natalis, meaning birth
  38. 38. Christmas Island
  39. 39. Coca-Cola
  40. 40. Four
  41. 41. O Holy Night
  42. 42. England
  43. 43. Seven swans a-swimming
  44. 44. January 6, Three Kings Day
  45. 45. Clarence
  46. 46. A coin
  47. 47. Oogie Boogie
  48. 48. A silver bell
  49. 49. Hansel and Gretel
  50. 50. Saint Stephen
  51. 51. Turkey
  52. 52. Love and goodwill
  53. 53. 1818
  54. 54. About 25 to 30 million
  55. 55. A Red Ryder BB gun
  56. 56. A dentist
  57. 57. Clement Clarke Moore
  58. 58. A pipe
  59. 59. Eight
  60. 60. KFC
  61. 61. Panettone
  62. 62. Mulled wine
  63. 63. France
  64. 64. Irving Berlin
  65. 65. Gene Autry
  66. 66. Tiny Tim
  67. 67. An angel
  68. 68. Mr. Potter
  69. 69. Christ, from the Greek letter Chi
  70. 70. 1847
  71. 71. Saint Petersburg
  72. 72. Silver
  73. 73. Mistletoe
  74. 74. Norway
  75. 75. December 5
  76. 76. Joy to the World
  77. 77. Old Norse
  78. 78. It coincided with existing winter solstice festivals
  79. 79. Saturnalia
  80. 80. Boston
  81. 81. 336 AD
  82. 82. Jingle Bells
  83. 83. 1939
  84. 84. Benjamin Harrison
  85. 85. 1843
  86. 86. King George V
  87. 87. 364
  88. 88. Iceland
  89. 89. Jólabókaflóð, the Christmas Book Flood
  90. 90. La Befana
  91. 91. Roller skates
  92. 92. Donner and Blitzen
  93. 93. Montgomery Ward
  94. 94. Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
  95. 95. Rovaniemi
  96. 96. The Bible does not specify a number
  97. 97. London
  98. 98. Indiana
  99. 99. Jacob Marley
  100. 100. 1933

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