Best 100 Christmas Quiz Questions & Answers (Free, Printable PDF)

It’s time! I’m no Mariah Carey, but there’s no Christmas without All I Want For Christmas Is You getting played everywhere. But you know what’s another thing that could spark holiday cheer at your family gathering or office party? This set of perfect Christmas quiz questions of course!

My family tradition is usually watching Harry Potter and quizzing ourselves over it but Christmas quiz questions is another fan favorite (especially for my mother who loves to quiz us about the Bible).

So whether you’re searching for biblical Christmas quiz questions like my mom, funny Christmas trivia for kids, or printable quiz sheets, this comprehensive guide has everything you need to create the perfect holiday time. Just don’t forget the turkey and mash potatoes!

Round 1: Classic Christmas Quiz Questions and Answers

Can we even start a Christmas quiz without testing your knowledge of traditional Christmas celebrations. This section of Christmas quiz questions is the perfect starter before things get heated up.

1. What are the traditional colors of Christmas? A) Blue and silver B) Red and green C) Gold and white D) Purple and red

Answer: B) Red and green

🎄 Fun Fact: Red and green became the traditional Christmas colors due to holly plants! Holly has bright red berries and deep green leaves, and it was one of the few plants that stayed vibrant during winter in Europe. Ancient Celts believed holly was magical because it remained green year-round.

2. How many reindeer does Santa have (including Rudolph)? A) 7 B) 8 C) 9 D) 10

Answer: C) 9 (Can you name them all?)

3. What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree? A) A bow B) An angel or star C) A snowflake D) A bell

Answer: B) An angel or star

🎄 Fun Fact: The tradition of putting a star on top of the Christmas tree represents the Star of Bethlehem that guided the wise men to baby Jesus. Angels became so popular because they’re the ones who announced Jesus’s birth to the shepherds.

4. In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what gift is given on the fifth day? A) Four calling birds B) Six geese a-laying C) Five golden rings D) Three French hens

Answer: C) Five golden rings

5. What plant is known as the “Christmas flower”? A) Holly B) Mistletoe C) Poinsettia D) Ivy

Answer: C) Poinsettia

🎄 Fun Fact: Poinsettias are native to Mexico and were named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, who introduced them to America all the way back in1825.

6. What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding? A) A ring B) A coin C) A button D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

🎄 Fun Fact: This British tradition dates back to medieval times. Each hidden item had special meaning: a coin meant wealth, a ring meant marriage, a button meant bachelorhood, and a thimble meant spinsterhood. Finding the silver coin was considered especially lucky for the coming year. Hopefully you get the silver coin this year.

7. Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree? A) United States B) England C) Germany D) France

Answer: C) Germany

8. What beverage is also known as “milk punch”? A) Hot chocolate B) Eggnog C) Apple cider D) Mulled wine

Answer: B) Eggnog

9. What are Christmas carolers traditionally given when visiting homes? A) Money B) Cookies and warm drinks C) Small gifts D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

🎄 Fun Fact: The tradition of Christmas caroling dates back to medieval England when wassailers would go door-to-door singing and offering a drink from their wassail bowl in exchange for gifts. “Wassail” comes from Old English meaning “be in good health”.

10. Which reindeer shares a name with a famous Valentine’s Day symbol? A) Dasher B) Cupid C) Prancer D) Blitzen

Answer: B) Cupid

11. What do children typically leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve? A) Milk and cookies B) Carrots for the reindeer C) A letter D) Both A and B

Answer: D) Both A and B

12. In what year did Christmas become a federal holiday in the United States? A) 1776 B) 1836 C) 1870 D) 1900

Answer: C) 1870

🎄 Fun Fact: President Ulysses S. Grant signed Christmas into law as a federal holiday on June 26, 1870. However, Alabama was actually the first state to make Christmas a legal holiday back in 1836 which was around 34 years earlier. It took time for the rest of us to catch up.

13. What is the name of the period leading up to Christmas? A) Lent B) Advent C) Epiphany D) Noel

Answer: B) Advent

14. Which fruit is traditionally placed in Christmas stockings? A) Apples B) Oranges C) Pears D) Grapes

Answer: B) Oranges

🎄 Fun Fact: Oranges in stockings date back to the Great Depression when fresh fruit was a luxury. They symbolized the gold balls that Saint Nicholas (the real Santa) secretly gave to three poor sisters as dowries. For many families, an orange was the only sweet treat children received for Christmas.

15. What does the word “Noel” mean in French? A) Snow B) Christmas C) Joy D) Gift

Answer: B) Christmas

Round 2: Biblical Christmas Quiz Questions

This one’s for you mom! This section explores various Biblical Christmas quiz questions making it perfect for church groups and faith-focused celebrations.

16. In which town was Jesus born? A) Jerusalem B) Nazareth C) Bethlehem D) Capernaum

Answer: C) Bethlehem

🎄 Fun Fact: “Bethlehem” means “House of Bread” in Hebrew, and Jesus called himself “the Bread of Life.” The town is located just 6 miles south of Jerusalem.

17. Who was Jesus’s mother? A) Elizabeth B) Mary C) Martha D) Sarah

Answer: B) Mary

18. What was the name of Jesus’s earthly father? A) James B) John C) Joseph D) Jacob

Answer: C) Joseph

19. Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem? A) To visit family B) For a census ordered by Caesar Augustus C) To escape persecution D) For a religious festival

Answer: B) For a census ordered by Caesar Augustus

🎄 Fun Fact: This census required everyone to return to their ancestral hometown to register. Joseph had to travel to Bethlehem because he was a descendant of King David. The journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem was about 90 miles. Imagine making that trip while nine months pregnant or if you’re a kid.

20. Where was Jesus laid after he was born? A) A cradle B) A manger C) A basket D) A bed

Answer: B) A manger

21. Who appeared to the shepherds to announce Jesus’s birth? A) Angels B) The wise men C) Joseph D) A prophet

Answer: A) Angels

22. What did the angels say to the shepherds? A) “Follow the star” B) “Glory to God in the highest” C) “Go to Bethlehem” D) “Rejoice and be glad”

Answer: B) “Glory to God in the highest”

🎄 Fun Fact: The full angelic announcement was: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14). This message became one of the most quoted Christmas verses and inspired countless Christmas carols, including “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and “Angels We Have Heard on High.”

23. How many wise men visited Jesus? (Trick question!) A) Two B) Three C) Four D) The Bible doesn’t specify

Answer: D) The Bible doesn’t specify

🎄 Fun Fact: We always assume three wise men because of three gifts (gold, frankincense, and myrrh), but the Bible never says how many there were! Tradition varies and some early Christian writings mention 12 magi. The Bible only says “wise men from the East” visited, so there could have been two, four, or even more.

24. What gifts did the wise men bring? A) Gold, frankincense, and myrrh B) Gold, silver, and bronze C) Jewels, spices, and cloth D) Pasta, wine, and oil

Answer: A) Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

🎄 Fun Fact: Each gift had deep symbolic meaning. Gold represented Jesus as King, frankincense (used in temple worship) represented his divinity as God, and myrrh (used for embalming) foreshadowed his death and sacrifice. These were also extremely expensive gifts because frankincense was once more valuable than gold back then.

25. What sign did the wise men follow? A) A rainbow B) A star C) A cloud D) An angel

Answer: B) A star

26. Who was the king who wanted to harm baby Jesus? A) Caesar Augustus B) King David C) King Herod D) Pontius Pilate

Answer: C) King Herod

27. To which country did Joseph and Mary flee to protect Jesus? A) Syria B) Egypt C) Greece D) Babylon

Answer: B) Egypt

🎄 Fun Fact: Egypt was a logical choice for refuge because it was outside of King Herod’s jurisdiction, had a large Jewish population, and was relatively close (about 300 miles from Bethlehem). Some traditions say the family stayed in Egypt for up to four years before returning after Herod died.

28. Which prophet foretold that a virgin would give birth? A) Jeremiah B) Ezekiel C) Isaiah D) Daniel

Answer: C) Isaiah

🎄 Fun Fact: Isaiah 7:14 was written approximately 700 years before Jesus was born. The prophecy states: “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” This is one of the most quoted prophecies connecting the Old Testament to the New Testament Christmas story.

29. What does the name “Jesus” mean? A) King B) Savior C) Anointed one D) God is with us

Answer: B) Savior

30. What does “Immanuel” mean? A) Prince of Peace B) God with us C) Wonderful Counselor D) Mighty God

Answer: B) God with us

31. In which Gospel would you find the story of the shepherds? A) Matthew B) Mark C) Luke D) John

Answer: C) Luke

🎄 Fun Fact: Luke’s Gospel contains the most detailed account of Jesus’s birth, including the angels appearing to shepherds and Mary’s song of praise (the Magnificat). Matthew’s Gospel focuses on the wise men and the flight to Egypt. Interestingly, the Gospels of Mark and John don’t include any birth narratives at all. They start with Jesus as an adult.

32. Which Gospel describes the visit of the wise men? A) Matthew B) Mark C) Luke D) John

Answer: A) Matthew

33. Who was the cousin of Jesus, born six months before him? A) Peter B) James C) John the Baptist D) Andrew

Answer: C) John the Baptist

34. What song did Mary sing after learning she would give birth to Jesus? A) The Magnificat B) The Benedictus C) The Nunc Dimittis D) The Gloria

Answer: A) The Magnificat

35. How old was Jesus when the wise men visited him? A) Newborn B) Likely a toddler (up to 2 years old) C) 12 years old D) 30 years old

Answer: B) Likely a toddler (up to 2 years old)

Round 3: Fun Christmas Quiz Questions

Now that we’re done with Biblical questions, it’s time to add laughter to the holiday party with these hilariously fun Christmas quiz questions. The perfect round for getting everyone involved.

36. What do you call someone who’s afraid of Santa Claus? A) Clausophobic B) Santaphobic C) Merryophobic D) Sleighophobic

Answer: A) Clausophobic

🎄 Fun Fact: Yes, this is a real (though rare) phobia. Some children and even adults experience genuine fear of Santa Claus. Psychologists believe it stems from stranger danger instincts. After all, parents spend all year telling kids not to talk to strangers, then suddenly encourage them to sit on a bearded stranger’s lap.

37. According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the eighth day of Christmas? A) Eight ladies dancing B) Eight maids a-milking C) Eight lords a-leaping D) Eight pipers piping

Answer: B) Eight maids a-milking

38. If you’re born on December 25th, what’s your star sign? A) Sagittarius B) Capricorn C) Aquarius D) Santa

Answer: B) Capricorn

39. What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver? A) Tinsel B) Garland C) Ornaments D) Wreaths

Answer: A) Tinsel

🎄 Fun Fact: Tinsel was originally made from real silver. German inventors created it in 1610 by hammering silver into thin strips. It wasn’t until the 1950s that we switched to plastic tinsel. Legend says tinsel was inspired by spider webs that turned to silver on a Christmas tree. And that’s why you find some cultures where they believe it’s good luck to have a spider (or spider web ornament) on your tree.

40. How much did the world’s most expensive Christmas tree cost? A) $1 million B) $5 million C) $11 million D) $15 million

Answer: C) $11 million

41. What’s the best-selling Christmas single of all time? A) “Last Christmas” by Wham! B) “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey C) “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby D) “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms

Answer: C) “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby

🎄 Fun Fact: Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling single of all time (not just for Christmas!). It was recorded in just 18 minutes in 1942. Mariah Carey’s version is the highest-earning Christmas song, generating over $60 million in royalties. Queen Mariah honestly.

42. In Home Alone, what is Kevin’s favorite pizza topping? A) Pepperoni B) Cheese (plain) C) Sausage D) Mushrooms

Answer: B) Cheese (plain)

43. What Christmas-themed ballet is performed around the world during the holidays? A) Swan Lake B) Sleeping Beauty C) The Nutcracker D) Cinderella

Answer: C) The Nutcracker

🎄 Fun Fact: The Nutcracker ballet premiered in Russia in 1892 but was actually a flop at first and critics hated it. It didn’t become a Christmas tradition in America until the 1960s. Now it generates about 40% of annual revenue for many ballet companies and is performed thousands of times each December worldwide. Remember the meme with the buff rats?

44. According to Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups? A) Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup B) Cookies, milk, candy, and chocolate C) Sugar, sweets, treats, and desserts D) Candy, chocolate, gum, and soda

Answer: A) Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup

🎄 Fun Fact: Will Ferrell improvised many of his lines in the movie, though this particular quote was in the script.

45. What naughty item do kids get in their stocking if they’re on Santa’s naughty list? A) Rocks B) Coal C) Sticks D) Nothing

Answer: B) Coal

🎄 Fun Fact: The coal tradition started in Italy with the legend of La Befana, a witch who left coal for bad children. In America, the tradition grew during the late 1800s when coal was literally everywhere. Ironically, in Victorian times, finding coal in your stocking was actually quite valuable since it kept you warm. It’s crazy how situations change depending on the time and place.

46. Which U.S. state was the first to recognize Christmas as an official holiday? A) New York B) Virginia C) Alabama D) Massachusetts

Answer: C) Alabama

47. What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving? A) “Jingle Bells” B) “Winter Wonderland” C) “Frosty the Snowman” D) “Let It Snow”

Answer: A) “Jingle Bells”

🎄 Fun Fact: “Jingle Bells” was meant for Thanksgiving, not Christmas. The song was so popular at Thanksgiving church services that it gradually became associated with Christmas instead.

48. How many lights were on the Griswold house in Christmas Vacation? A) 10,000 B) 15,000 C) 25,000 D) 30,000

Answer: C) 25,000

49. What animated character said “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear”? A) Santa Claus B) Rudolph C) Buddy the Elf D) The Grinch

Answer: C) Buddy the Elf

50. In Japan, what fast-food restaurant is extremely popular to eat at during Christmas? A) McDonald’s B) KFC C) Subway D) Pizza Hut

Answer: B) KFC

Round 4: Christmas Movie & Music Quiz Questions

51. In the movie Elf, what is the first rule of “The Code of Elves”? A) Treat every day like Christmas B) There’s room for everyone on the nice list C) The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear D) Always believe in Santa

Answer: A) Treat every day like Christmas

🎄 Fun Fact: The movie “Elf” was originally written in 1993 and was meant to star Jim Carrey! When it finally got made in 2003 with Will Ferrell, he turned down $29 million to do a sequel because he didn’t want to ruin the magic of the original.

52. Complete the title: “It’s a Wonderful ___” A) Night B) Life C) Christmas D) Time

Answer: B) Life

53. What is the name of the Grinch’s dog? A) Max B) Rex C) Spot D) Buddy

Answer: A) Max

54. In which movie does Tom Hanks play multiple characters? A) The Santa Clause B) The Polar Express C) Miracle on 34th Street D) A Christmas Carol

Answer: B) The Polar Express

🎄 Fun Fact: Tom Hanks voiced and performed motion-capture for six different characters in The Polar Express. Can you guess them all? They’re the Hero Boy (as an adult), the Conductor, the Hobo, Santa Claus, the Hero Boy’s father, and the Narrator.

55. What is Scrooge’s first name in A Christmas Carol? A) Edward B) Ebenezer C) Edmund D) Edgar

Answer: B) Ebenezer

56. Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express? A) Jim Carrey B) Tom Hanks C) Will Ferrell D) Tim Allen

Answer: B) Tom Hanks (It’s a free question if you read fun fact from question 54)

57. In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what does Hermey wish he could be instead of an elf? A) A toy maker B) A dentist C) A reindeer D) Santa’s helper

Answer: B) A dentist

🎄 Fun Fact: The animators used a stop-motion technique that required photographing each tiny movement of the puppets. It took 18 months to complete just 55 minutes of footage.

58. What color is the ornament Charlie Brown puts on his tree? A) Blue B) Red C) Gold D) Silver

Answer: B) Red

59. In The Santa Clause, what causes Scott Calvin to become Santa? A) He wishes on a star B) Santa falls off his roof C) He finds Santa’s suit D) He travels to the North Pole

Answer: B) Santa falls off his roof

60. Who wrote the classic story “A Christmas Carol”? A) Mark Twain B) Charles Dickens C) Hans Christian Andersen D) O. Henry

Answer: B) Charles Dickens

🎄 Fun Fact: Charles Dickens was actually in financial trouble and needed a hit when he wrote this book. It sold out its first print run by Christmas Eve and has never been out of print since.

61. What song contains the lyrics “Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way”? A) “Jingle Bell Rock” B) “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” C) “Holly Jolly Christmas” D) “Wonderful Christmastime”

Answer: B) “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree”

🎄 Fun Fact: “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” was recorded by 13-year-old Brenda Lee in 1958, but it didn’t become a hit until 1960.

62. Who originally sang “Blue Christmas”? A) Elvis Presley B) Bing Crosby C) Ernest Tubb D) Frank Sinatra

Answer: C) Ernest Tubb

63. In “Winter Wonderland,” who do we pretend the snowman is? A) Frosty B) Parson Brown C) Jack Frost D) Santa Claus

Answer: B) Parson Brown

64. What Christmas carol includes the lyrics “Peace on earth and mercy mild”? A) “O Holy Night” B) “Silent Night” C) “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” D) “Angels We Have Heard on High”

Answer: C) “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

65. Which Christmas song holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling single? A) “All I Want for Christmas Is You” B) “Last Christmas” C) “White Christmas” D) “The Christmas Song”

Answer: C) “White Christmas”

66. In the movie Love Actually, what instrument does Sam learn to impress Joanna? A) Guitar B) Piano C) Drums D) Violin

Answer: C) Drums

67. What is the name of the main villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas? A) Oogie Boogie B) Lock C) Barrel D) Shock

Answer: A) Oogie Boogie

68. In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what does Clark want to buy with his Christmas bonus? A) A new car B) A pool C) A boat D) A vacation home

Answer: B) A pool

69. What animated film features the song “When Christmas Comes to Town”? A) Arthur Christmas B) The Polar Express C) Klaus D) Rise of the Guardians

Answer: B) The Polar Express

70. In Miracle on 34th Street, what is Kris Kringle asked to prove? A) That Christmas is real B) That he is Santa Claus C) That miracles exist D) That reindeer can fly

Answer: B) That he is Santa Claus

Round 5: Around the World Christmas Quiz Questions

71. In which country is it tradition to eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck? A) Italy B) Spain C) Portugal D) Greece

Answer: B) Spain

🎄 Fun Fact: This Spanish tradition called “Las doce uvas de la suerte” (The twelve grapes of luck) started in 1909 when grape growers in Alicante had a surplus harvest and needed a creative way to sell more grapes.

72. What is Santa Claus called in France? A) Papa Noël B) Père Noël C) Saint Nicolas D) Père Fouettard

Answer: B) Père Noël

73. In Mexico, what is the name of the nine-day celebration before Christmas? A) Navidad B) Las Posadas C) La Fiesta D) Los Reyes

Answer: B) Las Posadas

74. Which country celebrates Christmas with a tradition called “Jolabokaflod” (Christmas Book Flood)? A) Norway B) Sweden C) Iceland D) Denmark

Answer: C) Iceland

🎄 Fun Fact: Iceland’s “Jolabokaflod” tradition involves giving books as presents on Christmas Eve, then spending the night reading. This started during World War II when paper was one of the few things not rationed.

75. In Australia, what season is it during Christmas? A) Spring B) Summer C) Fall D) Winter

Answer: B) Summer

🎄 Fun Fact: In Australia, Christmas falls during summer, so Australians like to celebrate with barbecues on the beach. Many families have Christmas dinner outdoors, and Santa is sometimes depicted in board shorts.

76. What is the traditional Christmas meal in Japan? A) Sushi B) KFC fried chicken C) Ramen D) Tempura

Answer: B) KFC fried chicken

🎄 Fun Fact: This tradition started with a wildly successful 1974 KFC marketing campaign called “Kentucky for Christmas!” Since Turkey wasn’t readily available in Japan and many Japanese had never celebrated Christmas, KFC positioned fried chicken as the Christmas meal.

77. In the Netherlands, what is the name of Santa’s helper? A) Krampus B) Black Pete (Zwarte Piet) C) Knecht Ruprecht D) Christkind

Answer: B) Black Pete (Zwarte Piet)

78. In which country do children receive gifts from the “Three Kings” on January 6th instead of from Santa on Christmas? A) China B) South Korea C) Spain D) Philippines

Answer: C) Spain

🎄 Fun Fact: In Spain and many Latin American countries, children receive their main gifts on January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany (El Día de los Reyes Magos). The night before, children leave their shoes out to be filled with gifts from the Three Wise Men. They also leave grass and water for the kings’ camels.

79. In Sweden, what do families watch on TV every Christmas Eve? A) A Christmas Carol B) Home Alone C) Donald Duck cartoons D) The Queen’s Speech

Answer: C) Donald Duck cartoons

🎄 Fun Fact: Since 1960, 40% of Swedish families gather at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve to watch “Kalle Anka och hans vänner önskar God Jul” (Donald Duck and His Friends Wish You a Merry Christmas). The tradition is so strong that water usage drops nationwide during this hour because everyone stops what they’re doing to watch.

80. What is the Italian Christmas witch called who delivers gifts? A) Babushka B) La Befana C) Christkind D) Frau Holle

Answer: B) La Befana

🎄 Fun Fact: La Befana is a legendary old witch who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve (January 5). Legend says she was sweeping her floor when the Three Wise Men passed by and invited her to see baby Jesus. She said she was too busy, but later regretted it and has been searching for the baby Jesus ever since, leaving gifts for children along the way.

81. In Ukraine, what decoration is considered good luck to have on the Christmas tree? A) A spider web B) A pickle C) A coin D) A bell

Answer: A) A spider web

🎄 Fun Fact: This is an old favorite . Long back, there was an poor widow who couldn’t afford to decorate her Christmas tree. On Christmas morning, she found it covered in beautiful spider webs that turned to silver and gold in the sunlight. That’s why Ukrainian Christmas trees often feature spider web ornaments called “pavuchky” (little spiders) for good fortune.

82. What do people in Venezuela do to get to church on Christmas morning? A) Ride horses B) Roller skate C) Bicycle D) Walk barefoot

Answer: B) Roller skate

🎄 Fun Fact: In Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, it’s tradition to roller skate to early morning Christmas Mass. The streets are closed to cars so people can safely skate to church. Sounds like a fun tradition.

83. In Greece, what are mischievous creatures called that appear during the 12 days of Christmas? A) Elves B) Goblins C) Kallikantzaroi D) Trolls

Answer: C) Kallikantzaroi

84. What does “Feliz Navidad” mean? A) Happy New Year B) Merry Christmas C) Happy Holidays D) Peace on Earth

Answer: B) Merry Christmas

85. In which country is it traditional to hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree? A) Poland B) Czech Republic C) Germany (though actually an American tradition!) D) Russia

Answer: C) Germany (though actually an American tradition!)

Round 6: Challenging Christmas Trivia

86. In what year was the first Christmas card sent? A) 1843 B) 1863 C) 1883 D) 1903

Answer: A) 1843

🎄 Fun Fact: Sir Henry Cole commissioned the first commercial Christmas card in London in 1843. He was too busy to write personal Christmas letters, so he hired artist John Callcott Horsley to design a card. Only 1,000 were printed and sold for a shilling each but now they’re worth so much more.

87. How tall was the tallest Christmas tree ever displayed? A) 154 feet B) 221 feet C) 289 feet D) 305 feet

Answer: B) 221 feet

88. What is the chemical formula for snow? A) H2O B) CO2 C) H2O2 D) NaCl

Answer: A) H2O (frozen water guys!)

89. Which president banned Christmas trees from the White House? A) Theodore Roosevelt B) Abraham Lincoln C) Woodrow Wilson D) Calvin Coolidge

Answer: A) Theodore Roosevelt

🎄 Fun Fact: President Theodore Roosevelt banned Christmas trees from the White House from 1901-1902 because of his concerns about cutting down trees. However, his sons Archie and Quentin smuggled a small tree into a closet one Christmas. When Teddy found out, he consulted with conservationist Gifford Pinchot, who explained that properly managed tree farms were actually good for the environment.

90. When was “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens first published? A) 1833 B) 1843 C) 1853 D) 1863

Answer: B) 1843

91. What is the official Christmas flower of North America? A) Rose B) Holly C) Poinsettia D) Lily

Answer: C) Poinsettia

92. How long does it take for a Christmas tree to grow on average? A) 3-5 years B) 7-10 years C) 12-15 years D) 15-20 years

Answer: B) 7-10 years

93. What Christmas beverage is also known as “wassail”? A) Eggnog B) Mulled cider C) Hot chocolate D) Spiced wine

Answer: B) Mulled cider

🎄 Fun Fact: “Wassail” comes from the Old English phrase “waes hael,” meaning “be in good health!” Wassailing was an ancient tradition where people went door-to-door singing and drinking from a communal bowl of spiced cider or ale.

94. In which century was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the United States? A) 18th century B) 19th century C) 20th century D) 17th century

Answer: B) 19th century

95. How many ghosts appear in “A Christmas Carol”? A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6

Answer: B) 4

🎄 Fun Fact: Most people think there are only three ghosts in “A Christmas Carol” (Past, Present, and Future), but there are actually four. The first ghost to appear is Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s deceased business partner, who comes wrapped in heavy chains to warn Scrooge about his fate.

96. Which fairy tale inspired the first gingerbread houses? A) Snow White B) Hansel and Gretel C) Sleeping Beauty D) Cinderella

Answer: B) Hansel and Gretel

🎄 Fun Fact: Gingerbread houses became popular in Germany after the Brothers Grimm published “Hansel and Gretel” in 1812. The story’s edible house made of candy and cake captured people’s imaginations, and German bakers started creating elaborate gingerbread houses.

97. How many gifts in total are given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”? A) 78 B) 144 C) 284 D) 364

Answer: D) 364

🎄 Fun Fact: If you add up all the gifts given over the twelve days (1 partridge + 2 turtle doves on day 2 + all previous gifts repeated, etc.), you get 364 gifts total, one for almost every day of the year.

98. What was the first company to use Santa Claus in advertising? A) Macy’s B) Coca-Cola C) Walmart D) Hershey’s

Answer: B) Coca-Cola

🎄 Fun Fact: Coca-Cola’s artist Haddon Sundblom created the jolly, red-suited Santa we know today back in the 1930s, and their massive advertising campaign made this image the worldwide standard.

99. In what country would you find the “Yule Cat,” a creature that eats people who don’t get new clothes for Christmas? A) Norway B) Finland C) Iceland D) Sweden

Answer: C) Iceland

100. How many Christmas cards are sent each year in the U.S.? A) 500 million B) 1 billion C) 1.5 billion D) 2 billion

Answer: C) 1.5 billion

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What are some good Christmas quiz questions?

I’ve found the best Christmas quiz questions are the ones that get everyone involved. You can always mix in some easy tradition questions like “How many reindeer does Santa have?” with trickier ones about the nativity story.

I just love adding those “wait, really?” questions, like asking what people in Japan eat for Christmas. Trust me, when someone yells out “KFC!” everyone thinks they’re joking but they’re really not and everyone is shook.

• What are the top 10 quiz questions for Christmas?

Considering that there are 100 different Christmas quiz questions, this is a tough one. I keep coming back to classics like Santa’s reindeer names, where Jesus was born, the best-selling Christmas song, and movie questions like who played Buddy the Elf. I always throw in “How many ghosts visit Scrooge?” because people always say three, then their face just changes when you say four. But honestly, choose any 10 that you like.

• How do you do a Christmas quiz?

Here’s what works for me and my family gatherings. I like to split everyone into teams of 4-6 people and give each team an answer sheet. I’ll usually pick 20-30 questions and read them out loud, giving teams about a minute to discuss each one. At the end, we go through everything together. Just a tip but please don’t make things too competitive. I’ve had kids and adults arguing about reindeer names. Remember that we’re here for a good time.

• Can I get a printable version of this quiz?

Absolutely! I’ve put together a free printable PDF with all 100+ questions and answers. It’s formatted so you can just hit print and go, no fussing with layouts or formatting. Perfect for your holiday party or family game night. Just download it and you’re all set!

Christmas Quiz Questions and Answers Free PDF

I’ve tried to create a comprehensive collection of Christmas quiz questions covering everything from biblical knowledge to pop culture trivia, making it perfect for any holiday gathering. But if you want more, here’s a free printable PDF with another 100 questions.

Download, print, and spread the Christmas cheer. Happy holidays! 🎄✨

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