Round 1: easy (12 questions, 1 point each)
Which reindeer has a red nose?
Rudolph.
What is Frosty the Snowman's nose made of, according to the song?
A button.
In the song, what is given on the first day of Christmas?
A partridge in a pear tree.
What do people traditionally kiss under at Christmas?
Mistletoe.
Where does Santa traditionally live?
The North Pole.
What is the date of Boxing Day?
26 December.
What is Santa called in the UK?
Father Christmas.
Which Christmas song begins "You better watch out, you better not cry"?
"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town".
In "Home Alone", where is Kevin's family flying when they leave him behind?
Paris.
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max.
How many points does a snowflake have?
Six.
"Feliz Navidad" means Merry Christmas in which language?
Spanish.
Round 2: medium (12 questions, 2 points each)
How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh in "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", not counting Rudolph?
Eight: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen.
Who wrote "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"?
Dr. Seuss, in 1957.
In "A Christmas Carol", what is the miser's full name?
Ebenezer Scrooge.
How many spirits does Marley's ghost tell Scrooge will visit him?
Three: the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.
Which Christmas plant is native to Mexico?
The poinsettia.
Which country sends a Christmas tree to London's Trafalgar Square every year?
Norway, as a thank-you for Britain's help in the Second World War.
In which city is the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree?
New York City.
In which season does Christmas fall in Australia?
Summer.
Which Tchaikovsky ballet is performed every Christmas?
The Nutcracker.
What color are mistletoe berries?
White.
In "It's a Wonderful Life", what is the name of the angel who helps George Bailey?
Clarence.
What do children in the Netherlands leave out for Sinterklaas?
Their shoes, often with a carrot or hay for his horse.
Round 3: hard (12 questions, 3 points each)
In which year was the first commercial Christmas card sent, in England?
1843, commissioned by Henry Cole.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created in 1939 for which US department store?
Montgomery Ward.
Which song is the best-selling single of all time?
"White Christmas", sung by Bing Crosby.
In "The Twelve Days of Christmas", how many lords are a-leaping?
Ten.
In which country did the tradition of the decorated Christmas tree begin?
Germany.
St Nicholas, who inspired Santa Claus, was a bishop in Myra. Which country is Myra in today?
Turkey.
What is the Italian-American Christmas Eve fish dinner called?
The Feast of the Seven Fishes.
In Japan, which fast-food meal is a popular Christmas tradition?
KFC fried chicken.
In "The Polar Express", what is the first gift of Christmas?
A bell from Santa's sleigh.
On which date is Epiphany, or Three Kings Day?
6 January.
In the film "Elf", what are the four main food groups of elves?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.
What do British families pull open at Christmas dinner, finding a paper hat and a joke inside?
Christmas crackers.
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Christmas trivia: questions
How do you play Christmas trivia?
Split into teams, read each question aloud and give everyone ten seconds to write an answer. Open the answers at the end of each round. Easy questions score 1 point, medium 2 and hard 3.
Is Christmas trivia good for kids?
Yes: start with the easy round. Most of the questions come from songs, films and traditions children already know.
Can I print these questions?
Yes. Print the page for a party or a classroom; the answers stay hidden until you open them on screen.
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