60 Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers

The holiday season is filled with cheer, spending time with loved ones, and lots of good food. But how much do you really know about Christmas traditions and facts?

Christmas is a time of joy, celebration, and delicious food so why not test your knowledge about Christmas with our Christmas Trivia questions and answers. From traditional holiday dishes to festive treats, the Christmas season is filled with culinary delights that bring people together.

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Christmas History & Traditions Trivia

1. In what year was Christmas first declared a federal holiday in the United States?
2. Where did the tradition of Christmas caroling originate?
3. How did the Christmas tree tradition start?
4. What country began the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?
5. What are Christmas trees traditionally decorated with?
6. What city hosts the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree?
7. What was the name of Scrooge's deceased business partner in A Christmas Carol?
8. Who wrote the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” that later became known as “Twas the Night Before Christmas”?
9. What gift did Harry Potter receive from the Dursleys during his first Christmas at Hogwarts?
10. Which of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day?

Christmas Movies & TV Trivia

11. What was Kevin McCallister's brother's name in Home Alone?
12. In Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?
13. How many separate stories are shown in the movie Love Actually?
14. What product does Ralphie want for Christmas in A Christmas Story?
15. Who played Buddy the Elf in the movie Elf?
16. In what movie was the song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” famously performed by Mariah Carey?
17. How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?
18. What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time as of 2022?
19. What Christmas drink comprises rum, coffee liqueur, and cream?
20. In the movie It’s a Wonderful Life, what’s the name of the angel who shows George Bailey what life would be like if he’d never been born?

Christmas Songs Trivia

21. Who wrote the Christmas song "White Christmas"?
22. Complete this line from “Deck the Halls”: “Don we now our _ apparel”
23. Which Christmas song holds the Guinness World Record for highest-charting holiday (Christmas/New Year) song on the Billboard charts?
24. Who recorded the original version of “Santa Baby” in 1953?
25. What Christmas carol includes the lyrics “To save us all from Satan's power”?
26. Which chart-topping pop star sang “Last Christmas” in 1984?
27. What singer-songwriter wrote the Christmas song “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)”?
28. Which Christmas song contains the lyrics: “Make my wish come true / All I want for Christmas is you”?
29. Wham!’s holiday hit “Last Christmas” was released in what year?
30. Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?

Santa Claus & Christmas Characters Trivia

31. What country is Santa Claus traditionally said to live in?
32. What is Santa Claus' official postal zip code, according to the U.S. Postal Service?
33. According to legend, what food and drink does Santa Claus like to consume on Christmas Eve?
34. What are Santa’s reindeer named?
35. In what modern-day country was St. Nicholas born in?
36. What color is Rudolph the Reindeer's nose?
37. In “The Night Before Christmas”, what did St. Nicholas enter down?
38. What was the occupation of St. Nicholas?
39. In what decade did the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” introduce Santa's reindeer?
40. What was Ebenezer Scrooge's first name?

Christmas Food & Drink Trivia

41. What is a traditional Christmas dinner made from roasted turkey, potatoes, and brussel sprouts called?
42. What flavoring is commonly added to mulled wine?
43. What cake contains fruits and nuts and is traditionally eaten during the Christmas season?
44. What was the most popular Christmas candy in the U.S. in 2022?
45. What is the biggest selling Christmas single of all time?
46. Which baked good containing spices and dried fruit is traditionally eaten at Christmas in Scotland?
47. What are the two major ingredients traditionally used to make eggnog?
48. Which country did eggnog originate in?
49. What type of plant is often used as a Christmas decoration and tradition says you should kiss someone if you both stand under it?
50. What flavor is candy cane?

Christmas Facts & Statistics Trivia

51. What percentage of American households put up a Christmas tree each year?
52. How tall was the tallest artificial Christmas tree in the world that stood in Sri Lanka in 2016?
53. How many lights were on the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in 2022?
54. What country produces the most Christmas tree decorations?
55. Approximately how many trees are planted each year for use as Christmas trees?
56. How many hours of shopping are estimated to occur during the week before Christmas in the U.S.?
57. What is the busiest mailing day of the year for the United States Postal Service?
58. Approximately how much money do Americans spend on Christmas decorations each year?
59. What is the total estimated economic impact of the Christmas season in the U.S. as of 2022?
60. Approximately how many miles of wrapping paper are sold in the U.S. during the Christmas season each year?

Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers

1. 1870
2. England in the 13th century
3. Originally pagan Germanic people bringing evergreen boughs indoors to ward off evil spirits and illness during the winter
4. Germany in the 16th century
5. Tinsel, lights, garland, candy canes, and ornaments
6. New York City
7. Jacob Marley
8. Clement Clarke Moore
9. An invisibility cloak
10. Cupid
11. Buzz
12. Stealth
13. 10
14. A Red Ryder BB gun
15. Will Ferrell
16. Love Actually
17. 4
18. Home Alone
19. Eggnog
20. Clarence Odbody
21. Irving Berlin
22. Gay apparel
23. Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas is You"
24. Eartha Kitt
25. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
26. George Michael/Wham!
27. Mel Tormé
28. All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey
29. 1984
30. Jingle Bells
31. The North Pole
32. HOH OHO
33. Milk and cookies
34. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen
35. Turkey
36. Red
37. The chimney
38. Bishop
39. 1820s
40. Ebenezer
41. Christmas dinner
42. Cinnamon
43. Fruitcake
44. Reese's Cups
45. White Christmas by Bing Crosby
46. Dundee cake
47. Egg and milk
48. England
49. Mistletoe
50. Peppermint
51. 75-80%
52. 238 feet
53. 50,000
54. China
55. 350 million
56. 126 billion
57. December 19
58. $6 billion
59. Over $900 billion
60. 38,000 miles

Conclusion

Christmas is a time for sharing delicious meals, indulging in sweet treats, and embracing culinary traditions from around the world. So, whether you're sipping on mulled wine, savoring a slice of Christmas pudding, or enjoying the company of loved ones around the dinner table, may your holiday season be filled with joy, warmth, and delectable delights.