100 Best Christmas Trivia Questions for Kids in 2024: Ultimate Holiday Fun!

• What snack is traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
  Answer: Cookies and milk
• What color is Santa’s suit traditionally?
  Answer: Red
• What is the name of Santa Claus’s wife?
  Answer: Mrs. Claus
• Which of Santa’s reindeer is named after another animal?
  Answer: Vixen
• According to the song, what did Santa check twice?
  Answer: His list
• Which U.S. state claims to be the home of Santa Claus’s workshop in its town of North Pole?
  Answer: Alaska
• What magical ability do Santa’s reindeer have?
  Answer: They can fly
• How does Santa Claus enter houses to deliver presents?
  Answer: Down the chimney
• In which ocean would you find the geographic North Pole, where Santa’s workshop is often said to be located?
  Answer: Arctic Ocean
• What is Santa Claus called in France?
  Answer: Père Noël
• What do children often leave out for Santa’s reindeer to eat?
  Answer: Carrots
• Which country is credited with the creation of the Christmas ornament?
  Answer: Germany
• What type of Christmas decoration is traditionally made from a circle of branches and hung on doors?
  Answer: Wreath
• In what country did the tradition of hanging stockings come from?
  Answer: USA
• What type of bird is traditionally eaten for Christmas dinner in many Western countries?
  Answer: Turkey
• What is the traditional color of the berries of a mistletoe plant?
  Answer: White
• Which traditional Christmas dessert is known for being flamed with brandy in the UK?
  Answer: Christmas Pudding
• What Christmas tradition involves lighting one candle each week leading up to Christmas?
  Answer: Advent wreath
• In which country is it a tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
  Answer: Japan
• Which Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
  Answer: Tinsel
• What do people typically do at 12:00 AM on Christmas Day in Spain and Latin American countries?
  Answer: Attend Midnight Mass
• What traditional figure, other than Santa, brings gifts to children in Italy on January 6th?
  Answer: La Befana
• What is the name of the log that families in Catalonia (Spain) ‘feed’ and then beat with sticks to make it ‘poop’ out presents?
  Answer: Tió de Nadal or Caga Tió
• In Sweden, what is celebrated on December 13th as part of the Christmas festivities?
  Answer: St Lucia’s Day. Girls wear crowns of candles.

Christmas Songs and Movies

• In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life?
  • Answer: An old silk hat
• Which Christmas carol is about Santa’s favorite reindeer?
  • Answer: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
• What type of transportation does “The Polar Express” refer to?
  • Answer: Train
• Which famous Christmas song was originally titled “One Horse Open Sleigh”?
  • Answer: “Jingle Bells”
• What’s the name of the main character in the movie “Elf”?
  • Answer: Buddy
• Which Christmas movie features a young boy named Kevin accidentally left home alone?
  • Answer: “Home Alone”
• Who wrote the story “A Christmas Carol”?
  • Answer: Charles Dickens
• What does the Grinch attempt to steal in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?
  • Answer: Christmas
• What is the first name of Scrooge, the main character in “A Christmas Carol”?
  Answer: Ebenezer
• Which Christmas song holds the record for the best-selling single of all time?
  Answer: “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
• What movie is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
  Answer: “Home Alone”
• What does every bell ring signify in the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”?
  Answer: An angel gets its wings
• Which famous Christmas carol includes the phrase “Silent Night, Holy Night”?
  Answer: “Silent Night”
• Which movie features a train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
• Answer: “The Polar Express”
• In “The Santa Clause,” what happens to Tim Allen’s character when he puts on Santa’s suit?
  Answer: He becomes Santa Claus
• Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics “O come let us adore Him”?
  Answer: “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
• What is the most recorded Christmas song of all time?
  Answer: “Silent Night”
• Which carol demands figgy pudding with the lyrics “bring us some figgy pudding”?
  Answer: “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
• What does the main character in “Home Alone” use to make his house look occupied while he’s home alone?
• Answer: Mannequins and other props
• In “Miracle on 34th Street,” what is Kris Kringle on trial for?
  Answer: Claiming to be the real Santa Claus
• What is the name of the town in “The Nightmare Before Christmas” where Jack Skellington comes from?
  Answer: Halloween Town
• Which holiday movie features a character who tries to cancel Christmas due to his noisy neighbors?
  Answer: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
• In the movie “A Christmas Carol,” what are the names of the three ghosts that visit Scrooge?
  Answer: Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, and Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
• What Christmas movie features a father and son who discover Santa Claus in their shed and have to save Christmas?
  Answer: “The Santa Clause 2”
• What item does Ralphie want for Christmas throughout the movie “A Christmas Story”?
  Answer: A Red Ryder BB gun
• Which Christmas movie features a character named Scott Calvin who accidentally causes Santa to fall off his roof?
  Answer: “The Santa Clause”
• In “Elf,” what does Buddy eat to put on his spaghetti to keep his elf-like energy up?
  Answer: Maple syrup
• What is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel in “It’s a Wonderful Life”?
  Answer: Clarence
• Which movie features a businessman who is shown what life would be like if he never existed?
  Answer: “It’s a Wonderful Life”
• In “Jingle All the Way,” what is the name of the toy that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character is desperately trying to obtain?
  Answer: Turbo-Man doll
• Which Christmas carol was originally sung in German and translates to “Silent Night”?
  Answer: “Stille Nacht”
• In which Christmas carol do the bells on bobtail ring, making spirits bright?
  Answer: “Jingle Bells”
• What carol contains the lyrics “God and sinners reconciled”?
  Answer: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
• Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style”?
  Answer: “Silver Bells”
• What carol, often sung by carolers, asks the listener for figgy pudding and won’t go until they get some?
  Answer: “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
• Which Christmas carol features the line “Joyful, all ye nations rise”?
  Answer: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
• What famous Christmas song was performed by Mariah Carey, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time?
  Answer: “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
• What was the original title of the song “Jingle Bells”?
  Answer: “One Horse Open Sleigh”
• What is the name of the main character in “Home Alone”?
  Answer: Kevin McCallister
• In “The Polar Express,” what word does the conductor punch into the protagonist’s ticket?
  Answer: Believe
• In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what does the Grinch use to slide down to Whoville?
  Answer: A sleigh
• What are the names of the two burglars in “Home Alone”?
  Answer: Harry and Marv
• What does Santa lose in “The Santa Clause” that causes Tim Allen’s character to become Santa?
  Answer: His magical coat
• In “Frozen,” which is often watched around Christmas, what is the name of the snowman dreaming of summer?
  Answer: Olaf
• What city does “Elf” primarily take place in?
  Answer: New York City
• What is the name of the town in “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?
  Answer: Halloween Town
• In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” what does Charlie Brown use as his Christmas tree?
  Answer: A small, sparse tree
• In the movie “Miracle on 34th Street,” where does Santa Claus go on trial to prove he is the real Santa?
  Answer: New York City
• Which Christmas movie features a character who is a miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge?
  Answer: “A Christmas Carol”
• What famous Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
  Answer: “Jingle Bells”
• What popular Christmas song was originally sung in Spanish and means “Merry Christmas” in English?
  • Answer: “Feliz Navidad”
• In the TV special, what does Charlie Brown seek to discover the true meaning of?
  • Answer: Christmas

Christmas Decorations and Symbols

• What color are the berries of the mistletoe plant?
  • Answer: White
• Which traditional Christmas decoration also serves as a popular candy?
  • Answer: Candy Canes
• What plant is often associated with Christmas and is used for kissing under?
  • Answer: Mistletoe
• What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
  • Answer: A coin

Christmas History

• Which U.S. President was the first to decorate the White House Christmas tree?
  Answer: Benjamin Harrison
• What was the first state in the United States to recognize Christmas as an official holiday?
  Answer: Alabama
• Which English author is often credited with popularizing many aspects of Christmas through his novella “A Christmas Carol”?
  Answer: Charles Dickens
• During which war was the Christmas Truce, where opposing sides stopped fighting and celebrated Christmas together, observed?
  Answer: World War I
• What year did the New York City department store Macy’s stay open until midnight on Christmas Eve, sparking a new trend in holiday shopping?
  Answer: 1867
• Who is credited with sending the first Christmas card?
  Answer: Sir Henry Cole in England, 1843
• Who declared Christmas a federal holiday in the United States?
  Answer: Ulysses S. Grant
• In what year was Christmas declared an official holiday in the United States?
  Answer: 1870

Miscellaneous

• How many reindeer are featured in the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas”?
  • Answer: Eight
• What are the gifts given on the 5th day of Christmas in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
  • Answer: Five Golden Rings
• Which country did the gingerbread house come from?
  • Answer: Germany
• What holiday is celebrated on December 25th, commemorating the birth of baby Jesus?
• Answer: Christmas Day
• Who invented the first electric Christmas lights that were used on a Christmas tree?
  Answer: Thomas Edison
• Which character is known for his heart growing three sizes in a Christmas story by Dr. Seuss?
  Answer: The Grinch
• Which U.S. president was the first to decorate the White House Christmas tree?
  Answer: Franklin Pierce
• Which Christmas-themed ballet is performed most frequently during the holiday season?
  Answer: The Nutcracker

Fun Facts

1. Jingle Bells Was Originally a Thanksgiving Song: The popular song “Jingle Bells” was originally written to be sung during Thanksgiving celebrations.
2. The Tallest Christmas Tree Ever: The record for the tallest ever Christmas tree was set in 1950 in Washington, measuring over 221 feet tall, almost as tall as the Statue of Liberty!
3. Christmas Was Once Illegal: In the 17th century, Christmas was actually illegal in England and some parts of the American colonies. People were banned from celebrating it because authorities thought it was too rowdy.
4. Animals in Sweden Watch for Santa: There’s a belief in Sweden that during Christmas Eve at midnight, animals can talk. This myth stems from an old legend that says animals were present at Jesus’s birth, so they can speak at midnight in His honor.
5. The Image of Santa Claus: The modern image of Santa Claus as a jolly man in a red suit was popularized by a Coca-Cola advertising campaign in the 1930s.
6. Xmas: The abbreviation “Xmas” isn’t irreligious as some might think. The “X” comes from the Greek letter Chi, which is the first letter in the Greek word for Christ, Χριστός.
7. The World’s Largest Christmas Stocking: In 2007, the largest Christmas stocking measured 106 feet and 9 inches long and 49 feet and 1 inch wide. It was so big that it could hold almost 1,000 gifts!
8. Santa’s Postal Code: In Canada, Santa has his own postal code: H0H 0H0. Every year, millions of letters are sent to this address from children all around the world.
9. Gold Coins in Stockings: The tradition of hanging stockings comes from a legend about St. Nicholas. It is said that he helped three poor sisters by throwing gold coins down their chimney. The coins landed in their stockings which were hanging by the fire to dry.
10. The First Artificial Christmas Trees: The first artificial Christmas trees weren’t made of plastic or metal, but of goose feathers that were dyed green! They were developed in Germany in the 19th century to prevent deforestation.
11. A Very Expensive Christmas Card: The first commercial Christmas cards were commissioned by Sir Henry Cole in London in 1843. One of these original cards sold at an auction for over $28,000 in 2001.
12. Spider Web Decorations: In Ukraine, it’s considered good luck to find a spider web on your Christmas tree on Christmas morning. Spider web decorations are common in Ukrainian Christmas trees as they are believed to bring good luck.
13. The Largest Gift: The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States, delivered on Christmas Eve 1885. It is considered one of the largest Christmas gifts ever given.
14. The Busiest Shopping Day is Not Black Friday: The Saturday before Christmas is actually the busiest shopping day of the year, not Black Friday. It’s often referred to as “Super Saturday.”
15. A Song Written in July: “White Christmas,” one of the most famous Christmas songs, was actually written by Irving Berlin on a hot summer’s day in July.
16. Christmas Trees in Space: A small Christmas tree was taken into space in 1970 during the Apollo 13 mission, the first tree to orbit the moon, highlighting the crew’s festive spirits despite the mission’s challenges.
17. Greenland’s Christmas Trees: Since no trees are native to Greenland, all Christmas trees are imported by ship from Denmark. They arrive in July but are celebrated and decorated in December.
18. Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere: In countries like Australia and New Zealand, Christmas comes during the summer season. Instead of snow, many people celebrate Christmas with beach trips and barbecues.
19. Roller Skating to Mass: In Caracas, Venezuela, it’s a tradition for people to roller skate to early morning Christmas mass. Many roads in the city are closed to cars to safely allow the skating tradition.
20. Japan’s Christmas Dinner: In Japan, eating KFC on Christmas Day has become a popular tradition. It started in 1974 after a successful marketing campaign called “Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii!” (Kentucky for Christmas!).
21. The Largest Snowman: The world’s largest snowman was built in Bethel, Maine, in 2008. Named Olympia, she stood 122 feet tall, which is taller than a 10-story building!
22. Nativity Fast: Before celebrating the festive feast, many Orthodox Christians participate in the Nativity Fast, which lasts 40 days leading up to Christmas Day, emphasizing reflection and simplicity.
23. Christmas Pudding Coins: In the UK, it’s a tradition to hide a coin in the Christmas pudding. The person who finds the coin in their slice is said to receive good luck for the upcoming year.
24. Washington Irving and Santa’s Sleigh: The idea that Santa Claus travels in a sleigh pulled by reindeer was popularized by Washington Irving’s 1819 series of stories about the celebration of Christmas in an English manor house.
25. Gävle Goat: In Gävle, Sweden, a giant straw goat is built every Christmas, which has become famous because almost every year, someone tries to burn it down as part of a now-unofficial tradition.
26. The First Electric Christmas Lights: Thomas Edison’s assistants came up with the idea of electric Christmas lights, stringing together the first set in 1882. This was much safer than using candles attached to a Christmas tree.
27. 24 Hours of “A Christmas Story”: Every year since 1997, the movie “A Christmas Story” airs in a continuous loop for 24 hours on TNT or TBS starting on Christmas Eve, a much-loved tradition for many families.
28. The Christmas Witch: In Italy, an old woman named La Befana, who is considered a witch, delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on January 5th, Epiphany Eve, rather than on Christmas Day.
29. Different Date Celebrations: Not everyone celebrates Christmas on December 25th. For instance, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates it on January 6th, focusing more on the baptism of Christ than his birth.
30. Christmas Trees: The tradition of decorating Christmas trees goes back to the 16th century in Germany where devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. Some built Christmas pyramids of wood and decorated them with evergreens and candles if wood was scarce.
31. Santa’s Reindeer: According to the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Santa’s reindeer are named: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder (sometimes called Donner), and Blitzen. Rudolph, however, wasn’t introduced until a department store booklet in 1939.
32. Christmas Wreaths: These festive decorations are symbolic, with the circular shape representing eternity, for it has no beginning and no end. From a religious perspective, it represents an unending circle of life.
33. The Christmas Tree at the Rockefeller Center: The tradition of the Rockefeller Christmas tree dates back to 1931 during the Great Depression era when the construction workers at the Rockefeller Center pooled their money to buy a Christmas tree.
34. Jingle Bells: Originally, the song “Jingle Bells” was written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, titled “One Horse Open Sleigh,” and was intended for Thanksgiving, not Christmas.
35. White Christmas: The song “White Christmas” by Irving Berlin is one of the best-selling singles in music history, with Bing Crosby’s version alone selling over 50 million copies worldwide.
36. Christmas Cards: The first commercial Christmas cards were commissioned by Sir Henry Cole in London in 1843, featuring an illustration by John Callcott Horsley. The central picture showed a family enjoying Christmas festivities.
37. Christmas Crackers: A British confectioner, Tom Smith, invented Christmas crackers in the late 1840s as a twist on the traditional bonbon, adding the “crack” when pulled apart.
38. Twelve Days of Christmas: The period between Christmas Day and Epiphany (celebrated on January 6) is known as the Twelve Days of Christmas. It’s often celebrated with gifts given on each day.
39. Yule Lads: In Iceland, the 13 Yule Lads, or ‘Jólasveinarnir,’ visit children across the country over the 13 nights leading up to Christmas. For each night of Yuletide, children place their best shoes by the window and a different Yule Lad visits leaving gifts for nice girls and boys and rotting potatoes for the naughty ones.

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Whether you nailed every on of these Christmas trivia questions or just enjoyed the guessing game, the true spirit of the season shines through in the laughter and shared moments.

As the tiny tots drift off to sleep with visions of sugar plums (or perhaps the latest holiday movie hero) dancing in their heads, we’re reminded of the joy and wonder that Christmas time brings to young and old alike.

So, tuck away these fun facts and trivia games for next year, and may your holidays be merry and bright.

Good night and sweet dreams as we all await the sound of Santa’s reindeer landing on our rooftops once again this Christmas Eve!