100+ Christmas Trivia for Kids to Make the Holidays More Memorable

Christmas is a joyous occasion. The festival is filled with entertaining activities, games, and traditional customs. If you want to have fun with the whole family, especially the kids, let these 100+ Christmas trivia questions for kids of ALL ages put your knowledge to the test!

What will you do before you unwrap gifts at your parties? What about a holiday trivia game? Keep this Christmas quiz handy to avoid unpleasant or boring family gatherings and to make your holiday more memorable!

100+ Popular Christmas Trivia for Kids to Have A Fun Holiday Party

40 Common Topic Christmas Trivia for Kids (Easy to Hard)

1. What color suit does Santa wear?

A) Blue

B) Red

C) Black

D) Pink

Answer: B) Red

2. What is Santa Claus also known as?

A) Father Time

B) Father Christmas

C) Mr. Winter

D) Sir Frost

Answer: B) Father Christmas

3. What food do you leave for Santa on Christmas Eve?

A) Chocolate

B) Candy

C) Cookies

D) Pancake

Answer: C) Cookies

4. Which reindeer is known for its lightning-fast speed?

A) Dancer

B) Vixen

C) Cupid

D) Comet

Answer: A) Dancer

5. What day is Christmas?

A) September 25

B) December 26

C) December 25

D) October 25

Answer: C) December 25

6. Where does Santa Claus live?

A) North Pole

B) South Pole

C) Antarctica

D) Arctic Circle

Answer: A) North Pole

7. What is Santa’s sleigh said to be pulled by?

A) Horses

B) Elves

C) Reindeer

D) Polar bears

Answer: C) Reindeer

8. What’s the name of the head elf who manages Santa’s workshop?

A) Jingle

B) Sparkle

C) Twinkle

D) Jolly

Answer: D) Jolly

9. In which country is it a tradition to celebrate Christmas with a festive “Feast of the Seven Fishes”?

A) Italy

B) France

C) Greece

D) Mexico

Answer: A) Italy

10. In which country is it common to light a “diya” (lamp) to celebrate Christmas?

A) India

B) China

C) Japan

D) Brazil

Answer: A) India

11. What is the traditional Christmas dessert in England?

A) Gingerbread cookies

B) Fruitcake

C) Yule log

D) Candy canes

Answer: B) Fruitcake

12. Which country is known for the tradition of “Las Posadas,” a reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s search for a place to stay?

A) Spain

B) Brazil

C) Mexico

D) Argentina

Answer: C) Mexico

13. In which country is it a custom to celebrate Christmas on January 7th due to following the Julian calendar?

A) Germany

B) Russia

C) Australia

D) Canada

Answer: B) Russia

14. What is the traditional Christmas plant associated with kissing when standing beneath it?

A) Poinsettia

B) Mistletoe

C) Holly

D) Christmas cactus

Answer: B) Mistletoe

15. What color are the berries of the mistletoe plant?

A) Red

B) Blue

C) Green

D) White

Answer: A) Red

16. Which country is credited with the tradition of decorating evergreen trees for Christmas?

A) France

B) Germany

C) United States

D) England

Answer: B) Germany

17. In which country is it customary to celebrate Christmas with a “Luau” feast, often featuring roast pig?

A) Hawaii, USA

B) New Zealand

C) Fiji

D) Tahiti

Answer: A) Hawaii, USA

18. What is the traditional Christmas dessert in Japan?

A) Gingerbread House

B) Fruitcake

C) Buche de Noel

D) KFC fried chicken

Answer: D) KFC fried chicken

19. In the song “Jingle Bells,” what type of animal is mentioned as “dashing through the snow”?

A) Reindeer

B) Horse

C) Dog

D) Sleigh

Answer: B) Horse

20. Which classic Christmas song features the line “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”?

A) “Winter Wonderland”

B) “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”

C) “Frosty the Snowman”

D) “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)”

Answer: D) “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)”

21. Which holiday tune includes the lyrics “You’ll get a sentimental feeling when you hear”?

A) “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”

B) “Deck the Halls”

C) “Jingle Bell Rock”

D) “O Holy Night”

Answer: A) “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”

22. In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what is Rudolph’s unique trait?

A) He can fly

B) He has a red nose

C) He is the fastest reindeer

D) He is Santa’s favorite

Answer: B) He has a red nose

23. Which song includes the line “You better watch out, you better not cry”?

A) “Silver Bells”

B) “Up on the Housetop”

C) “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”

D) “Frosty the Snowman”

Answer: C) “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”

24. Who originally sang the famous song “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?

A) Mariah Carey

B) Whitney Houston

C) Celine Dion

D) Taylor Swift

Answer: A) Mariah Carey

25. Which carol mentions “three French hens” and “a partridge in a pear tree”?

A) “Jingle Bells”

B) “Deck the Halls”

C) “The Twelve Days of Christmas”

D) “Silent Night”

Answer: C) “The Twelve Days of Christmas”

26. In “Frosty the Snowman,” what brings Frosty to life?

A) A magic hat

B) A snowflake

C) A warm hug

D) A star’s wish

Answer: A) A magic hat

27. “Feliz Navidad” is a well-known Christmas song in which language?

A) English

B) French

C) Spanish

D) Italian

Answer: C) Spanish

28. Which carol includes the line “Star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright”?

A) “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

B) “We Three Kings”

C) “O Little Town of Bethlehem”

D) “Joy to the World”

Answer: B) “We Three Kings”

29. In the movie “Home Alone,” where does Kevin’s family accidentally leave him?

A) New York City

B) Chicago

C) Los Angeles

D) Paris

Answer: B) Chicago

30. What’s the name of the young boy who befriends the “Grinch” in Dr. Seuss’s story?

A) Max

B) Cindy Lou Who

C) Sam-I-Am

D) Horton

Answer: B) Cindy Lou Who

31. In “The Polar Express,” what magical object does the conductor punch for each passenger?

A) A golden ticket

B) A star

C) A bell

D) A snowflake

Answer: C) A bell

32. In the movie “Elf,” where did Buddy the Elf grow up?

A) The North Pole

B) New York City

C) Chicago

D) London

Answer: A) The North Pole

33. What animated film features the story of a young reindeer who wants to be a part of Santa’s sleigh team?

A) “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”

B) “Frosty the Snowman”

C) “The Nightmare Before Christmas”

D) “Arthur Christmas”

Answer: A) “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”

34. Who plays the character of Scrooge in the movie adaptation of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol”?

A) Jim Carrey

B) Bill Murray

C) Michael Caine

D) Tom Hanks

Answer: C) Michael Caine

35. In the movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” what’s the name of the Pumpkin King who discovers Christmas Town?

A) Jack Skellington

B) Oogie Boogie

C) Lock

D) Barrel

Answer: A) Jack Skellington

36. What holiday movie features a boy named Billy who receives a strange and adorable creature as a gift?

A) “The Santa Clause”

B) “Jingle All the Way”

C) “Gremlins”

D) “A Christmas Story”

Answer: C) “Gremlins”

37. In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” which character directs the Christmas play?

A) Linus

B) Lucy

C) Charlie Brown

D) Snoopy

Answer: B) Lucy

38. What’s the main character’s name in the animated film “The Snowman”?

A) Frosty

B) Snowy

C) Jack

D) James

Answer: D) James

39. What is the main ingredient in gingerbread cookies?

A) Cinnamon

B) Nutmeg

C) Ginger

D) Allspice

Answer: C) Ginger

40. What’s the name of the round, fruit-filled cake traditionally eaten during Christmas in England?

A) Yule log

B) Fruitcake

C) Mince pie

D) Plum pudding

Answer: C) Mince pie

20 Christmas Movie Trivia For Kids

1. What is the name of the young boy in “Home Alone” who gets left behind by his family during Christmas vacation?

A) Max

B) Kevin

C) Alex

D) Jake

Answer: Kevin

2. In the movie “Frozen,” what is the name of the snowman brought to life by Elsa’s magical powers?

A) Frosty

B) Olaf

C) Snowball

D) Frostbite

Answer: Olaf

3. Which animated movie features a green, grouchy character who tries to steal Christmas but ends up learning the true meaning of the holiday?

A) The Grinch

B) The Grouch

C) The Greenie

D) The Groaner

Answer: The Grinch

4. What is the main setting of the movie “The Polar Express,” where children take a magical train ride on Christmas Eve?

A) Candyland

B) Snowville

C) North Pole

D) Adventureland

Answer: North Pole

5. In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what makes Rudolph special compared to the other reindeer?

A) His glowing antlers

B) His lightning speed

C) His magic sleigh

D) His bright green nose

Answer: His glowing antlers

6. What classic Christmas movie is about a young boy who wishes that it would be Christmas every day but soon realizes the consequences of his wish?

A) A Christmas Wish

B) Christmas Every Day

C) The Christmas That Never Ends

D) Groundhog Christmas

Answer: Christmas Every Day

7. In “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” who tries to take over both Halloween Town and Christmas Town?

A) Oogie Boogie

B) Jack Skellington

C) Sally

D) Dr. Finklestein

Answer: Oogie Boogie

8. What is the name of the young boy who discovers he can communicate with Santa’s reindeer in “Arthur Christmas”?

A) Alex

B) Arthur

C) Andrew

D) Adam

Answer: Arthur

9. In the movie “Elf,” Buddy is a human who was raised by elves at the North Pole. What is the name of his biological father in New York City?

A) Walter

B) William

C) Wayne

D) Wesley

Answer: Walter

10. Which movie tells the story of a young girl named Susan who helps prove that a department store Santa Claus is the real Santa?

A) Miracle on 34th Street

B) The Santa Clause

C) It’s a Wonderful Life

D) A Christmas Carol

Answer: Miracle on 34th Street

11. In the movie “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” what magical land does the wardrobe lead to?

A) Candyland

B) Narnia

C) Wonderland

D) Neverland

Answer: Narnia

12. What is the name of the reindeer with a glowing red nose in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?

A) Comet

B) Dasher

C) Rudolph

D) Prancer

Answer: Rudolph

13. In the movie “The Polar Express,” what must children believe in to hear the bell ringing from Santa’s sleigh?

A) Magic

B) Reindeers

C) Christmas carols

D) Themselves

Answer: Magic

14. In “Frosty the Snowman,” what brings Frosty to life?

A) A magical scarf

B) A top hat

C) A magic snowflake

D) A jingle bell

Answer: A top hat

15. Which Christmas movie features a young boy named Billy who receives a strange pet that turns into a mischievous creature when it gets wet?

A) Gremlins

B) Gizmos

C) Goblins

D) Gooblins

Answer: Gremlins

16. In the movie “Elf,” what does Buddy put on his spaghetti in his dad’s apartment?

A) Chocolate syrup

B) Ketchup

C) Mustard

D) Maple syrup

Answer: Maple syrup

17. What is the name of the villainous character who tries to prevent Christmas in “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?

A) Pumpkin King

B) Boogie Man

C) Ghostly Ghoul

D) Wicked Wizard

Answer: Boogie Man

18. In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” who directs the Christmas play and needs to find a Christmas tree?

A) Linus

B) Charlie Brown

C) Lucy

D) Sally

Answer: Charlie Brown

19. Which Christmas movie is about a train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?

A) Santa’s Express

B) North Pole Adventure

C) The Christmas Train

D) The Polar Express

Answer: The Polar Express

20. In “The Grinch,” what is the name of the Grinch’s loyal dog?

A) Max

B) Rex

C) Spike

D) Buddy

Answer: Max

30 Kids Christmas Trivia Game 

1. What traditional Christmas decoration is usually placed on top of a tree?

A) Candy cane

B) Star

C) Snowman

D) Bell

Answer: B) Star

2. Which plant is often associated with Christmas and is known for its red and green leaves?

A) Tulip

B) Sunflower

C) Poinsettia

D) Orchid

Answer: C) Poinsettia

3. What is the name of the kind old man who brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve?

A) Santa Claus

B) Easter Bunny

C) Tooth Fairy

D) Jack Frost

Answer: A) Santa Claus

4. In which country did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees originate?

A) United States

B) France

C) Germany

D) Italy

Answer: C) Germany

5. What is the main ingredient in gingerbread cookies?

A) Chocolate

B) Vanilla

C) Cinnamon

D) Ginger

Answer: D) Ginger

6. What do people usually hang up and fill with treats to count down the days until Christmas?

A) Stockings

B) Mittens

C) Hats

D) Scarves

Answer: A) Stockings

7. In Charles Dickens’s novel “A Christmas Carol,” who is the old miser that learns the true meaning of Christmas?

A) Ebenezer Scrooge

B) Bob Cratchit

C) Tiny Tim

D) Jacob Marley

Answer: A) Ebenezer Scrooge

8. Who is the magical man who helps Santa Claus by making toys in the North Pole?

A) Frosty the Snowman

B) The Grinch

C) Rudolph

D) The Elf on the Shelf

Answer: D) The Elf on the Shelf

9. What is the name of the mean, green character who tries to steal Christmas from the Whos in Whoville?

A) The Grinch

B) The Cat in the Hat

C) The Lorax

D) Horton the Elephant

Answer: A) The Grinch

10. In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what brings Frosty to life?

A) A magic hat

B) A warm hug

C) A jingle bell

D) A candy cane

Answer: A) A magic hat

11. Who is Santa Claus’ wife?

A) Mrs. Claus

B) Mrs. Kringle

C) Mrs. Jingle

D) Mrs. Frost

Answer: A) Mrs. Claus

12. What is the name of the reindeer with a shiny red nose in the song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?

A) Dancer

B) Comet

C) Cupid

D) Rudolph

Answer: D) Rudolph

13. In the story “The Nutcracker,” what does Clara receive as a gift from her godfather Drosselmeyer?

A) A doll

B) A book

C) A toy soldier

D) A nutcracker

Answer: D) A nutcracker

14. Who is the main character in the movie “The Polar Express”?

A) Jack

B) Billy

C) Chris

D) Hero Boy

Answer: D) Hero Boy

15. In the movie “Frozen,” what is the name of Elsa’s magical snowman friend?

A) Olaf

B) Sven

C) Kristoff

D) Hans

Answer: A) Olaf

16. What is the name of the boy who befriends the Grinch in the animated movie “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”?

A) Max

B) Cindy Lou Who

C) Sam

D) Lou

Answer: B) Cindy Lou Who

17. What is the name of the famous reindeer with a red nose?

A) Dasher

B) Prancer

C) Rudolph

D) Vixen

Answer: C) Rudolph

18. What popular Christmas song is known as “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire”?

A) Jingle Bells

B) Deck the Halls

C) Silent Night

D) The Christmas Song

Answer: D) The Christmas Song

19. What color are the berries of the mistletoe plant?

A) Red

B) Blue

C) Green

D) White

Answer: A) Red

20. Which classic holiday movie features a young boy who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation for Christmas?

A) Home Alone

B) A Christmas Carol

C) Elf

D) The Grinch

Answer: A) Home Alone

21. What jingling holiday song asks if you’re listening and tells you to take a sleighing trip?

A) Jingle Bells

B) Silent Night

C) Deck the Halls

D) Frosty the Snowman

Answer: A) Jingle Bells

22. In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what did Rudolph’s shiny nose help Santa Claus do?

A) Bake cookies

B) See in the dark

C) Drive a car

D) Build toys

Answer: B) See in the dark

23. What do you call a snowman made of three snowballs stacked on top of each other?

A) Snowball Tower

B) Snowman Trio

C) Snowman Stack

D) Frosty

Answer: D) Frosty

24. In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what is Frosty’s nose made out of?

A) Carrot

B) Coal

C) Button

D) Twig

Answer: A) Carrot

25. Which sweet treat is often hung on a Christmas tree and is known as a decoration and a treat?

A) Candy Cane

B) Chocolate Bar

C) Lollipop

D) Cookie

Answer: A) Candy Cane

26. Who lives in a gingerbread house in a fairy tale often associated with Christmas?

A) Cinderella

B) Snow White

C) Hansel and Gretel

D) Little Red Riding Hood

Answer: C) Hansel and Gretel

27. What holiday is celebrated on December 25th each year?

A) Halloween

B) Thanksgiving

C) Christmas

D) New Year’s Day

Answer: C) Christmas

28. What do kids hang up by the fireplace for Santa to fill with presents?

A) Stocking

B) Hat

C) Glove

D) Shoe

Answer: A) Stocking

29. What do you build in the snow to look like a person?

A) Snow Castle

B) Snow Fort

C) Snow Sculpture

D) Snowman

Answer: D) Snowman

30. Which reindeer’s name starts with the letter “D”?

A) Dancer

B) Blitzen

C) Vixen

D) Prancer

Answer: A) Dancer

20 Funny Christmas Trivia for Kids

1. Which mythical creature is known for spreading holiday cheer and delivering gifts on Christmas Eve?

A) Easter Bunny

B) Tooth Fairy

C) Leprechaun

D) Santa Claus

Answer: D) Santa Claus

2. In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what item brought Frosty to life?

A) Magic scarf

B) Top hat

C) Carrot nose

D) Candy cane

Answer: B) Top hat

3. In the story of “The Nutcracker,” what does Clara receive as a gift from her godfather Drosselmeyer?

A) Toy train

B) Teddy bear

C) Nutcracker doll

D) Wooden horse

Answer: C) Nutcracker doll

4. Which plant is associated with Christmas and is often hung as decoration over doorways?

A) Tulip

B) Sunflower

C) Poinsettia

D) Daffodil

Answer: C) Poinsettia

5. According to the popular Christmas song, who did the singer see kissing Santa Claus underneath the mistletoe?

A) Grandma

B) Mommy

C) Sister

D) Daddy

Answer: B) Mommy

6. What is the name of the reindeer with a shiny red nose in the story “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?

A) Blitzen

B) Dancer

C) Prancer

D) Rudolph

Answer: D) Rudolph

7. In Sweden, what is the traditional Christmas beverage made with spices and served hot?

A) Apple cider

B) Hot chocolate

C) Eggnog

D) Glögg

Answer: D) Glögg

8. In the movie “Home Alone,” where does Kevin’s family accidentally leave him during Christmas vacation?

A) New York City

B) Paris

C) London

D) Chicago

Answer: B) Paris

9. Which Italian Christmas character is known as the “Christmas Witch” and delivers gifts to children on Epiphany Eve?

A) Santa Claus

B) Befana

C) Krampus

D) La Befanita

Answer: B) Befana

10. In the song “Jingle Bells,” what type of animal pulls the sleigh?

A) Horses

B) Reindeer

C) Dogs

D) Donkeys

Answer: A) Horses

11. In Charles Dickens’ novel “A Christmas Carol,” what is the main character’s first name, Scrooge?

A) Ebenezer

B) Reginald

C) Archibald

D) Percival

Answer: A) Ebenezer

12. In the holiday movie “The Polar Express,” what must children believe in to hear the sound of the magical bell?

A) Themselves

B) Santa Claus

C) Christmas carols

D) Snowflakes

Answer: B) Santa Claus

13. Which country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?

A) France

B) Germany

C) England

D) Italy

Answer: B) Germany

14. What is the name of the misfit elf who wants to be a dentist in the animated Christmas TV special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?

A) Jingle

B) Bumble

C) Hermey

D) Tinsel

Answer: C) Hermey

15. What is the traditional color of Christmas stockings?

A) Blue

B) Green

C) Red

D) Yellow

Answer: C) Red

16. What activity involves building a figure out of snow, usually resembling a person?

A) Snowball fight

B) Snow fort

C) Snow angel

D) Snowman

Answer: D) Snowman

17. In which European country did the tradition of hanging stockings by the fireplace for gifts supposedly originate?

A) France

B) Netherlands

C) Spain

D) Greece

Answer: B) Netherlands

18. What popular Christmas candy is shaped like a cane and is often red and white?

A) Candy hearts

B) Candy corn

C) Candy canes

D) Chocolate coins

Answer: C) Candy canes

19. What is given on the ninth day in the song “The 12 Days of Christmas”?

A) Nine pipers piping

B) Nine drummers drumming

C) Nine lords-a-leaping

D) Nine maids-a-milking

Answer: C) Nine lords-a-leaping

20. Which classic Christmas song begins with the lyrics “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas”?

A) Jingle Bells

B) Winter Wonderland

C) White Christmas

D) Let It Snow!

Answer: C) White Christmas

Conclusion

The Christmas season is such an exciting time of year! You gather your loved ones, young and old, to spend quality time with them, enjoying the magical spirit of the season. Hoping with 100+ Christmas trivia questions for kids, your kids will be moments filled with laughter and happy occasions. Improving their knowledge in a fun and engaging way by diving into the history surrounding Christmas. 

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