40 Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers for All Ages

Round 1: Christmas movies

1. In "It's a Wonderful Life," what happens every time a bell rings? An angel gets his wings.
2. What city is Kevin left alone in during the first "Home Alone"? Chicago (his family flies to Paris).
3. Where does Kevin end up in "Home Alone 2"? New York City.
4. What does Ralphie want for Christmas in "A Christmas Story"? A Red Ryder BB gun.
5. In "Elf," what is Buddy's favorite food group? Candy (along with candy canes, candy corn and syrup).
6. Who wrote "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"? Dr. Seuss.
7. What is the name of the Grinch's dog? Max.
8. Who wrote "A Christmas Carol"? Charles Dickens.
9. What are the names of the three spirits who visit Scrooge? The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.
10. In "Miracle on 34th Street," which department store does Kris Kringle work at? Macy's.

Round 2: Christmas songs

11. Who had the famous hit recording of "White Christmas"? Bing Crosby.
12. "Jingle Bells" was first published in 1857 under what title? "One Horse Open Sleigh."
13. In "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what is given on the fifth day? Five golden rings.
14. How many lords are a-leaping? Ten.
15. Which reindeer has a red nose? Rudolph.
16. What did Frosty the Snowman's magic come from? An old silk hat.
17. "Silent Night" was first sung in which country? Austria (in 1818).
18. Finish the title: "Rockin' Around the ___" Christmas Tree.

Round 3: Traditions

19. Name Santa's eight reindeer from "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen.
20. Which country gives a Christmas tree to London's Trafalgar Square each year? Norway.
21. What plant do people kiss under? Mistletoe.
22. What is the traditional red-and-white flower of Christmas? The poinsettia.
23. Poinsettias are native to which country? Mexico.
24. What do children in many countries leave out for Santa? Milk and cookies (and often carrots for the reindeer).
25. What day is Boxing Day? December 26.
26. What date is Epiphany, the traditional end of the twelve days of Christmas? January 6.
27. What is Santa called in the UK? Father Christmas.
28. Which is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, close to Christmas? The winter solstice, around December 21.

Round 4: History and faith

29. In what town was Jesus born, according to the Gospels? Bethlehem.
30. What three gifts did the wise men bring? Gold, frankincense and myrrh.
31. Which two Gospels tell the story of Jesus' birth? Matthew and Luke.
32. In what year were the first commercial Christmas cards made in England? 1843.
33. Which saint is Santa Claus based on? Saint Nicholas.
34. Which U.S. president's family is often credited with the first White House Christmas tree indoors (1889)? Benjamin Harrison.
35. When did Christmas become a U.S. federal holiday? 1870.

Round 5: Hard round

36. What is the name of the Christmas Eve feast of fish in Italian-American tradition? The Feast of the Seven Fishes.
37. Which composer wrote "The Nutcracker" ballet? Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
38. In "The Nutcracker," what is the name of the girl (in many versions)? Clara.
39. What candy was supposedly shaped like a shepherd's crook? The candy cane (a popular legend).
40. "Feliz Navidad" was written and sung by whom? José Feliciano.