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Christmas trivia questions and answers

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Christmas trivia questions

Movies, carols, Santa and traditions around the world, from easy to tricky.

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  1. 01Christmas Movies 100In "Home Alone," what is the name of the boy whose family leaves him behind? Kevin McCallister
  2. 02Christmas Movies 200In "Elf," what is the name of Will Ferrell's character? Buddy
  3. 03Christmas Movies 300Which 1946 film follows George Bailey and an angel named Clarence? It's a Wonderful Life
  4. 04Christmas Movies 400In "A Christmas Story," what does Ralphie want for Christmas? A Red Ryder BB gun
  5. 05Christmas Movies 500In "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," which city does the rest of Kevin's family fly to? Miami
  6. 06Carols and Songs 100Finish the song title: "Jingle Bell ___." Rock
  7. 07Carols and Songs 200In "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what is given on the first day? A partridge in a pear tree
  8. 08Carols and Songs 300Which singer recorded the 1994 hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You"? Mariah Carey
  9. 09Carols and Songs 400What color of Christmas does Elvis Presley sing about having without you? Blue
  10. 10Carols and Songs 500"Silent Night" was first performed in 1818 in which country? Austria
  11. 11Santa and Reindeer 100Which reindeer has a very shiny red nose? Rudolph
  12. 12Santa and Reindeer 200Where does Santa live and run his workshop? The North Pole
  13. 13Santa and Reindeer 300In the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," how many reindeer pull the sleigh? Eight
  14. 14Santa and Reindeer 400Santa Claus is based on which saint, a bishop known for secret gifts? Saint Nicholas
  15. 15Santa and Reindeer 500In the Netherlands, Sinterklaas is said to arrive by steamboat from which country? Spain
  16. 16Around the World 100What do people in the United Kingdom often call Santa? Father Christmas
  17. 17Around the World 200Which country is usually credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition? Germany
  18. 18Around the World 300In Mexico, what nine-night celebration reenacts Mary and Joseph's search for shelter? Las Posadas
  19. 19Around the World 400In Japan, a Christmas meal from which fried chicken chain became a popular tradition? KFC
  20. 20Around the World 500In Italy, what kindly witch brings gifts to children on the night of January 5? La Befana
  21. 21Traditions and Treats 100Which plant do people hang up and kiss under? Mistletoe
  22. 22Traditions and Treats 200What drink made with milk, sugar and eggs is popular at Christmas? Eggnog
  23. 23Traditions and Treats 300Which author wrote "A Christmas Carol"? Charles Dickens
  24. 24Traditions and Treats 400What name is given to December 26 in the UK, Canada and Australia? Boxing Day
  25. 25Traditions and Treats 500What French Christmas dessert is a rolled cake shaped like a log? Buche de Noel (Yule log)

Christmas movie trivia

Home Alone, Elf, the classics and the cartoons.

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  1. 26Home Alone 100What city is the McCallister family flying to when they leave Kevin behind? Paris
  2. 27Home Alone 200What two burglars does Kevin outsmart? Harry and Marv
  3. 28Home Alone 300In the sequel, what city does Kevin end up in alone? New York City
  4. 29Home Alone 400What is the name of the gangster movie Kevin watches? Angels with Filthy Souls
  5. 30Home Alone 500Which actor played Kevin? Macaulay Culkin
  6. 31Elf 100What does Buddy put on his spaghetti? Maple syrup (and candy)
  7. 32Elf 200Which city does Buddy travel to find his dad? New York City
  8. 33Elf 300What is the name of the department store where Buddy works? Gimbels
  9. 34Elf 400Who played Buddy's father, Walter Hobbs? James Caan
  10. 35Elf 500What are the four main food groups, according to Buddy? Candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup
  11. 36Classics 100What does Ralphie want for Christmas in "A Christmas Story"? A Red Ryder BB gun
  12. 37Classics 200In "It's a Wonderful Life," what happens every time a bell rings? An angel gets his wings
  13. 38Classics 300What is the name of the town where George Bailey lives? Bedford Falls
  14. 39Classics 400In "Miracle on 34th Street," which store's Santa claims to be real? Macy's
  15. 40Classics 500Which 1954 film stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye putting on a show at a Vermont inn? White Christmas
  16. 41Animated 100In "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," what is the name of the Grinch's dog? Max
  17. 42Animated 200What is the name of the little girl who catches the Grinch? Cindy Lou Who
  18. 43Animated 300In "The Polar Express," what is the first gift of Christmas the boy chooses? A bell from Santa's sleigh
  19. 44Animated 400Which Peanuts character gives a speech about the meaning of Christmas? Linus
  20. 45Animated 500What is the name of the island where misfit toys live in the Rudolph TV special? The Island of Misfit Toys
  21. 46Name the movie 100Kate McCallister yells "Kevin!" on a plane. Home Alone
  22. 47Name the movie 200Clark Griswold covers his house in 25,000 lights. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
  23. 48Name the movie 300A man learns his lesson from three ghosts in one night. A Christmas Carol
  24. 49Name the movie 400Jack Skellington discovers Christmas Town. The Nightmare Before Christmas
  25. 50Name the movie 500A cop fights terrorists in Nakatomi Plaza on Christmas Eve. Die Hard
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Christmas song trivia

Finish the lyric, name the singer, count the drummers drumming.

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  1. 51Finish the lyric 100"Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse ..." Open sleigh
  2. 52Finish the lyric 200"Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer had a very ..." Shiny nose
  3. 53Finish the lyric 300"I'm dreaming of a ..." White Christmas
  4. 54Finish the lyric 400"All I want for Christmas is ..." You
  5. 55Finish the lyric 500"Chestnuts roasting on an ..." Open fire
  6. 56Who sang it 100"All I Want for Christmas Is You" Mariah Carey
  7. 57Who sang it 200"Last Christmas" Wham!
  8. 58Who sang it 300"Blue Christmas" Elvis Presley
  9. 59Who sang it 400"White Christmas," the best-selling single of all time Bing Crosby
  10. 60Who sang it 500"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" Brenda Lee
  11. 61The Twelve Days 100What does my true love give me on the first day of Christmas? A partridge in a pear tree
  12. 62The Twelve Days 200How many golden rings are there? Five
  13. 63The Twelve Days 300How many lords are a-leaping? Ten
  14. 64The Twelve Days 400What are the seven doing? Swans a-swimming
  15. 65The Twelve Days 500What are the twelve doing? Drummers drumming
  16. 66Carols 100Finish the carol: "O little town of ..." Bethlehem
  17. 67Carols 200In "Jingle Bells," what kind of sleigh is it? A one-horse open sleigh
  18. 68Carols 300Which carol tells the story of a king who looked out on the Feast of Stephen? Good King Wenceslas
  19. 69Carols 400"Silent Night" was first performed in which country? Austria
  20. 70Carols 500Finish the carol: "Hark! The herald angels ..." Sing
  21. 71Name that tune 100"He's making a list, and checking it twice" Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
  22. 72Name that tune 200"Later on, we'll conspire, as we dream by the fire" Winter Wonderland
  23. 73Name that tune 300"Through the years we all will be together, if the fates allow" Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  24. 74Name that tune 400"Oh, the weather outside is frightful" Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
  25. 75Name that tune 500"Said the night wind to the little lamb" Do You Hear What I Hear?

Christmas trivia for kids

Easy questions for a classroom party or the kids' table.

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  1. 76Santa 100Where does Santa live? The North Pole
  2. 77Santa 200What does Santa ride on Christmas Eve? A sleigh
  3. 78Santa 300What do kids leave out for Santa? Milk and cookies
  4. 79Santa 400What do naughty kids get, according to legend? Coal
  5. 80Santa 500Who helps Santa make toys? Elves
  6. 81Reindeer 100Which reindeer has a red nose? Rudolph
  7. 82Reindeer 200How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh, not counting Rudolph? Eight
  8. 83Reindeer 300Name the reindeer whose name means "lightning" in German. Blitzen
  9. 84Reindeer 400Which reindeer is named after a space rock with a glowing tail? Comet
  10. 85Reindeer 500What do reindeer eat in the wild? Lichen (moss)
  11. 86Winter fun 100What do you call a person made of snow? A snowman
  12. 87Winter fun 200What is frozen water called? Ice
  13. 88Winter fun 300What do you hang on a fireplace for Santa to fill? A stocking
  14. 89Winter fun 400What plant do people kiss under? Mistletoe
  15. 90Winter fun 500What shape is every snowflake's pattern based on? Six sides (a hexagon)
  16. 91Christmas things 100What color is the Grinch? Green
  17. 92Christmas things 200What candy is shaped like a shepherd's hook? A candy cane
  18. 93Christmas things 300What goes on top of the Christmas tree? A star or an angel
  19. 94Christmas things 400What is the day before Christmas called? Christmas Eve
  20. 95Christmas things 500What do people build out of gingerbread? A gingerbread house
  21. 96Movies and songs 100What does Frosty the Snowman wear on his head? A magic hat
  22. 97Movies and songs 200In "Frozen," what is the snowman's name? Olaf
  23. 98Movies and songs 300Who stole Christmas in the Dr. Seuss story? The Grinch
  24. 99Movies and songs 400Finish the song: "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the ..." Way
  25. 100Movies and songs 500What is the name of the boy left home alone at Christmas? Kevin

Christmas jeopardy questions

A board in the classic style: pick a category and a value.

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  1. 101TV Specials 100What is the name of the Grinch's dog? Max
  2. 102TV Specials 200In "Frosty the Snowman," what brings Frosty to life? A magic hat
  3. 103TV Specials 300In the 1964 "Rudolph" special, what does the elf Hermey want to be instead of a toymaker? A dentist
  4. 104TV Specials 400In the Dr. Seuss story, which little Who catches the Grinch taking the tree? Cindy-Lou Who
  5. 105TV Specials 500In "A Charlie Brown Christmas," Linus recites a passage from which Gospel? Luke
  6. 106Finish the Lyric 100"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer had a very shiny ___." Nose
  7. 107Finish the Lyric 200"Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open ___." Sleigh
  8. 108Finish the Lyric 300"Deck the halls with boughs of ___." Holly
  9. 109Finish the Lyric 400"Chestnuts roasting on an open ___." Fire
  10. 110Finish the Lyric 500"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to ___." Know
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  4. 4The first phone to buzz answers. You tap right or wrong, and the board keeps score.

Mixing ages at the table

Play the kids' set first while the youngest are still awake, then switch to movies and songs. Teams that mix kids and grandparents tend to win, because they cover each other's gaps.

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What are good Christmas trivia questions?

Ones most people almost know, like how many lords are a-leaping or what Buddy the Elf puts on his spaghetti. A mix of movies, songs and traditions keeps every age in the game.

Are there Christmas trivia questions for kids?

Yes. The kids' set covers Santa, reindeer and winter, and every question is easy and clean.

Can we play this on the TV?

Yes. Each set is a game show board. Put it on any TV with a browser, and everyone uses their phone as a buzzer. It's free, and nobody installs anything.

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