Christmas Trivia Questions And Answers For Kids

Christmas trivia questions and answers for kids are perfect for everyone!

Whether you’re a teacher planning a classroom activity, a parent organizing a family game night, or simply someone who loves the holiday season.

They’re quick to set up, easy to play, and work for almost any group size.

Best of all, kids can enjoy themselves while learning about holiday traditions, history, and fun facts they may have never heard before.

Why Christmas Trivia Is Great For Kids?

Christmas trivia is more than just a game.

It encourages curiosity.

It helps kids learn about different cultures and holiday traditions.

And it’s a wonderful way to spark conversation.

Plus, it’s flexible. You can:

• Play in teams or individually.

• Use it for a few quick questions or a full trivia session.

• Keep score or play for fun.

It’s also perfect for:

Classrooms – as a fun activity before winter break.

Holiday parties – to entertain guests of all ages.

Family game nights – to add a festive twist to your game night.

Car rides – to make holiday travel more fun.

How To Play Christmas Trivia?

The rules are simple:

1. Read questions to kids.

2. Give them time to think of an answer.

3. Pick kids to share their answers.

4. Give them the answer and see who’s right.

You can make it more exciting by:

• Giving out small prizes (candy canes, stickers, pencils).

• Offering bonus points for extra details.

• Having a “lightning round” where answers must be quick.

50 Fun Christmas Trivia Questions For Kids

Here’s a mix of easy, medium, and a few tricky questions to keep everyone engaged.

Christmas Traditions

1. Question:  What color is Santa’s suit?
Answer: Red.

2. Question: What do children usually leave out for Santa to eat?
Answer: Cookies.

3. Question:  What drink is often left out for Santa?
Answer: Milk.

4. Question:  In what country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree begin?
Answer: Germany.

5. Question: What is the name of the red-nosed reindeer?
Answer: Rudolph.

6. Question:  What do people hang by the fireplace for Santa to fill?
Answer: Stockings.

7. Question: What plant is often hung in doorways during Christmas for people to kiss under?
Answer: Mistletoe.

8. Question: What is the day after Christmas called?
Answer: Boxing Day.

9. Question: What do people traditionally place on top of a Christmas tree?
Answer: A star or an angel.

10. Question: What is Santa’s sleigh pulled by?
Answer: Reindeer.

Christmas Songs

11. Question: Finish the song lyric: “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the ___.”
Answer: Way.

12. Question: In “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
Answer: An old silk hat.

13. Question: What song tells you to have a “holly jolly Christmas”?
Answer: “A Holly Jolly Christmas.”

14. Question:  What’s the name of the song that begins, “You better watch out, you better not cry”?
Answer: “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.”

15. Question: What color was the Christmas in the famous Bing Crosby song?
Answer: White.

16. Question: In “Jingle Bell Rock,” what kind of hop is mentioned?
Answer: Jingle hop.

17. Question: What song includes the line “Fa la la la la, la la la la”?
Answer: “Deck the Halls.”

18. Question: In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what was given on the fifth day?
Answer: Five golden rings.

19. Question: What Christmas song mentions “treetops glistening”?
Answer: “White Christmas.”

20. Question: Which song is about a snowman pretending to be “Parson Brown”?
Answer: “Winter Wonderland.”

Christmas Movies

21. Question: In “The Polar Express,” what is the first gift of Christmas?
Answer: A bell from Santa’s sleigh.

22. Question: In “Home Alone,” where is Kevin’s family going on vacation when they leave him behind?
Answer: Paris.

23. Question: Who tries to steal Christmas in Whoville?
Answer: The Grinch.

24. Question: In “Elf,” what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?
Answer: Treat every day like Christmas.

25. Question: In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” what color is Charlie Brown’s tree?
Answer: Green (but very small and sparse).

26. Question: What’s the name of the snowman in “Frozen”?
Answer: Olaf.

27. Question: In “The Grinch,” what is the Grinch’s dog’s name?
Answer: Max.

28. Question: In “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” who is the main character?
Answer: Jack Skellington.

29. Question: In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what’s the name of the elf who wants to be a dentist?
Answer: Hermey.

30. Question: In “The Polar Express,” where does the train take the children?
Answer: The North Pole.

Fun Christmas Facts

31. Question: Which country is credited with starting the tradition of the Yule log?
Answer: Norway.

32. Question: What is Santa called in the United Kingdom?
Answer: Father Christmas.

33. Question: What’s the name of the sweet bread eaten in Italy at Christmas?
Answer: Panettone.

34. Question: What does the word “Noel” mean in French?
Answer: Christmas.

35. Question: Which reindeer’s name starts with a “B”?
Answer: Blitzen.

36. Question: What’s the name of the ballet that features the Sugar Plum Fairy?
Answer: The Nutcracker.

37. Question: In which ocean would you find Christmas Island?
Answer: Indian Ocean.

38. Question: What holiday drink is made from milk, sugar, and eggs?
Answer: Eggnog.

39. Question: In what country is Christmas celebrated in the summer because it’s in the Southern Hemisphere?
Answer: Australia.

40. Question: How many reindeer does Santa have (including Rudolph)?
Answer: Nine.

Just For Fun

41. Question:  What snack is shaped like a cane and comes in red and white stripes?
Answer: Candy cane.

42. Question: What kind of calendar counts down to Christmas?
Answer: Advent calendar.

43. Question: What do you call small gifts placed inside stockings?
Answer: Stocking stuffers.

44. Question: What’s the name of the snowman who sings “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”
Answer: Olaf.

45. Question: Which Christmas figure is known for wearing green and living at the North Pole?
Answer: An elf.

46. Question: What’s the most popular Christmas plant with red and green leaves?
Answer: Poinsettia.

47. Question: In what month is Christmas celebrated?
Answer: December.

48. Question: How many days are in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
Answer: Twelve.

49. Question: Who delivers gifts in many European countries instead of Santa?
Answer: Saint Nicholas.

50. Question: What animal pulls Santa’s sleigh in Australia instead of reindeer in some traditions?
Answer: Kangaroos.

How To Make Christmas Trivia Even More Fun?

Here are some ways to take it up a notch:

Decorate the room – Create a festive atmosphere with lights and garlands.

Play Christmas music – Keep the mood merry.

Dress up – Santa hats, reindeer antlers, or ugly Christmas sweaters make it extra fun.

Have themed snacks – Serve cookies, hot chocolate, or candy canes while you play.

Christmas Fun Trivia Packet

You can also consider grabbing this fun Christmas packet from my TpT storefront.

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Christmas Trivia Questions And Answers For Kids

Christmas trivia is such a simple yet joyful way to connect with kids during the holiday season. It’s perfect for the classroom, family gatherings, or parties.

Keep this post open or screenshot these questions, gather your group, and let the holiday fun begin. You’ll be surprised at how much the kids know and how much they’ll learn along the way.

More Fun Christmas Activities For Kids

Here are some more Christmas-themed posts and activities you may want to check out:

• Free Christmas scavenger hunt printable PDF
• 2 Free Christmas activities placemats for kids
• Letter to Santa and coloring pages
• 5 Free Christmas wall art printables

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