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Looking for something fun to do with your family this Christmas? Or maybe you are organising a local Christmas pub quiz?
Whichever one it is for you, this ultimate Christmas quiz will be ideal.
As someone who spends her life putting together quizzes for this website, local pubs and trivia nights, it was obvious I needed to create the best Christmas quiz possible. And here it is!
You will find below 11 rounds of Christmas quiz questions and answers. This includes trivia rounds but also multiple choice questions, true or false and a free picture quiz.
So, grab a pen, get ready and let’s get started with the ultimate Christmas trivia quiz.
Round 1: Easy Christmas Trivia Questions

- Which day of the year is Christmas?
- In which US city can you find the Rockefeller Christmas tree?
- Which soft drink brand released the first illustration of Santa as we now know it?
- When is Saint Nicholas’ day?
- Who does Christmas celebrate the birth of?
- What is the other name given to a Christmas pudding?
- What type of trees are used as Christmas trees?
- What colour are the Poinsettia flowers?
- What is the name of the Jewish Festival of Lights that takes place in december?
- According to tradition, what are you supposed to do under the mistletoe?
Round 1: Easy Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers
- Which day of the year is Christmas? 25th of December
- In which US city can you find the Rockefeller Christmas tree? New York City
- Which soft drink brand released the first illustration of Santa as we now know it? Coca Cola
- When is Saint Nicholas’ day? 6th of December
- Who does Christmas celebrate the birth of? Jesus
- What is the other name given to a Christmas pudding? Plum pudding
- What type of trees are used as Christmas trees? Evergreen trees
- What colour are the Poinsettia flowers? Red
- What is the name of the Jewish Festival of Lights that takes place in december? Hanukah
- According to tradition, what are you supposed to do under the mistletoe? To kiss
Round 2: Christmas Multiple-Choice Questions

- In which US state were Christmas trees first put up?
- North Carolina
- New York
- Maine
- Pennsylvania
- Who was the first US President recorded with a Christmas tree?
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson
- James Monroe
- Andrew Jackson
- How tall was the largest Christmas tree in the world?
- 54.6 metres
- 64.6 metres
- 74.6 metres
- 84.6 metres
- In which city was located the largest Christmas bauble in the world?
- New York City
- Dubai
- Paris
- London
- When was the first mass-produced Christmas card printed?
- 1823
- 1843
- 1863
- 1883
- Which year does the Christmas special episode ‘Christmas at Downton Abbey’ takes place?
- 1919
- 1929
- 1939
- 1949
- Which year did a British monarch deliver the first Christmas Broadcast?
- 1922
- 1932
- 1942
- 1952
- When was the book ‘The Polar Express’ first published?
- 1885
- 1935
- 1955
- 1985
Round 2: Christmas Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers
- In which US state were Christmas trees first put up? Pennsylvania
- Who was the first US President recorded with a Christmas tree? Andrew Jackson
- How tall was the largest Christmas tree in the world? 64.6 metres
- In which city was located the largest Christmas bauble in the world? Dubai
- When was the first mass-produced Christmas card printed? 1843
- Which year does the Christmas special episode ‘Christmas at Downton Abbey’ takes place? 1919
- Which year did a British monarch deliver the first Christmas Broadcast? 1932
- When was the book ‘The Polar Express’ first published? 1985
Round 3: Christmas Quiz Questions – True or False

- Christmas is during the summer in Australia.
- There is no milk in eggnog.
- ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens doesn’t mention any Christmas trees.
- St Nicholas was a bishop.
- There is no mention of Christmas in the book ‘Little Women’ by Louisa May Alcott.
- Mince pies were originally filled with meat.
- There are 25 boxes on an advent calendar.
- The Holly’s berries are white.
- Donald Trump was in Home Alone 2.
- The book ‘Hercule Poirot’s Christmas’ was written by Agatha Christie.
Round 3: Christmas Quiz Answers – True or False
- Christmas is during the summer in Australia. True
- There is no milk in eggnog. False
- ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens doesn’t mention any Christmas trees. True
- St Nicholas was a bishop. True
- There is no mention of Christmas in the book ‘Little Women’ by Louisa May Alcott. False
- Mince pies were originally filled with meat. True
- There are 25 boxes on an advent calendar. False, there are 24
- The Holly’s berries are white. False, they are red.
- Donald Trump was in Home Alone 2. True
- The book ‘Hercule Poirot’s Christmas’ was written by Agatha Christie. True
Round 4: Medium Christmas Trivia Questions

- What are the names of Santa’s reindeers?
- Père Noël is Santa in which language?
- How do you say ‘Merry Christmas’ in French?
- In which UK city were the Christmas crackers invented?
- “The One with the Holiday Armadillo” is a Christmas special of which TV show?
- Who created the ballet ‘The Nutcracker’?
- In which ocean is located Christmas island?
- When is the Epiphany?
- Which author wrote the book ‘Christmas Shopaholic’?
- From which alphabet does the letter X in xmas come from?
Round 4: Medium Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers
- What are the names of Santa’s reindeers? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph
- Père Noël is Santa in which language? French
- How do you say ‘Merry Christmas’ in French? Joyeux Noël
- In which UK city were the Christmas crackers invented? London
- “The One with the Holiday Armadillo” is a Christmas special of which TV show? Friends
- Who created the ballet ‘The Nutcracker’? Pyotr Tchaikovsky
- In which ocean is located Christmas island? Indian Ocean
- When is the Epiphany? 6th of January
- Which author wrote the book ‘Christmas Shopaholic’? Sophie Kinsella
- From which alphabet does the letter X in xmas come from? Greek alphabet
Round 5: Hard Christmas Trivia Questions

- Which country gives to the UK the Christmas tree installed on Trafalgar Square?
- In his first year at Hogwarts, what gift did Harry Potter receive from Dumbledore?
- In which Australian city is the Boxing Day Cricket Test Match held?
- Which country is the Christmas Bush plant native of?
- What type of coin should be placed in a Christmas pudding?
- In which German city was tinsel created?
- In which country was the largest floating Christmas tree ever erected?
- What is Santa called in Hawaii?
- What is the Christmas star?
- Where was King Charles when he recorded his Christmas speech of 2022?
- In which US state were the first candy sticks found?
Round 5: Hard Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers
- Which country gives to the UK the Christmas tree installed on Trafalgar Square? Norway
- In his first year at Hogwarts, what gift did Harry Potter receive from Dumbledore? An invisibility cloak
- In which Australian city is the Boxing Day Cricket Test Match held? Melbourne
- Which country is the Christmas Bush plant native of? Australia
- What type of coin should be placed in a Christmas pudding? A silver sixpence
- In which German city was tinsel created? Nuremberg
- In which country was the largest floating Christmas tree ever erected? Brazil
- What is Santa called in Hawaii? Kanakaloka
- What is the Christmas star? Star of Bethlehem
- Where was King Charles when he recorded his Christmas speech of 2022? Chapel of St. George at Windsor Castle
- In which US state were the first candy sticks found? Massachusetts
Round 6: Christmas Food Quiz Questions

- In which country is Christopsomo a traditional Christmas bread?
- In which fast food do people usually eat in Japan at Christmas?
- In the 6th season of How I Met Your Mother, who carries a gingerbread house to the cinema?
- Which country is the panettone from?
- What does ‘Buche de Noel’ mean?
- Which German Christmas cake / bread includes nuts, species and candied fruit?
- On which day is a Christmas pudding supposed to be made?
- How many grapes do Spanish people eat at midnight on December 31st?
- What is the blanket of pigs in a blanket?
- What are the traditional German Christmas cookies?
Round 6: Christmas Food Quiz Questions and Answers
- In which country is Christopsomo a traditional Christmas bread? Greece
- In which fast food do people usually eat in Japan at Christmas? KFC
- In the 6th season of How I Met Your Mother, who carries a gingerbread house to the cinema? Ted Mosby
- Which country is the panettone from? Italy
- What does ‘Buche de Noel’ mean? Christmas log
- Which German Christmas cake / bread includes nuts, species and candied fruit? Stollen
- On which day is a Christmas pudding supposed to be made? Stir up Sunday (on the last Sunday before Advent)
- How many grapes do Spanish people eat at midnight on December 31st? 12
- What is the blanket of pigs in a blanket? Bacon
- What are the traditional German Christmas cookies? Lebkuchen
Round 7: Christmas Movie Quiz Questions

- What is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time?
- What is the family name of the family in Home Alone?
- In which Lindsay Lohan movie can you see a group of girls performing on the song Jingle Bell Rock?
- What was the name of Peter Billingsley’s character in the Christmas movie ‘A Christmas story’?
- “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” is a quote from which Christmas movie?
- In Love Actually, which Christmas carol does the Prime Minister (Hugh Grant) sings?
- In which city does Amanda Woods in The Holiday live?
- Which Christmas movie featuring Lindsay Lohan was released in November 2022 on Netflix?
- Which Vampire Diaries actress was in the movie ‘Love Hard’?
- Which country singer played Dallas in the movie ‘Four Christmases’?
Round 7: Christmas Movie Quiz Questions and Answers
- What is the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time? Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
- What is the family name of the family in Home Alone? McCallister
- In which Lindsay Lohan movie can you see a group of girls performing on the song Jingle Bell Rock? Mean Girls
- What was the name of Peter Billingsley’s character in the Christmas movie ‘A Christmas story’? Ralphie Parker
- “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” is a quote from which Christmas movie? It’s a wonderful life
- In Love Actually, which Christmas carol does the Prime Minister (Hugh Grant) sings? Good King Wenceslas
- In which city does Amanda Woods in The Holiday live? Los Angeles
- Which Christmas movie featuring Lindsay Lohan was released in November 2022 on Netflix? Falling for Christmas
- Which Vampire Diaries actress was in the movie ‘Love Hard’? Nina Dobrev
- Which country singer played Dallas in the movie ‘Four Christmases’? Tim McGraw
READ MORE: Christmas Movie Quiz: 98 Quiz Questions and Answers about Christmas Movies
Round 8: Christmas Songs Quiz Questions

- What is the best selling Christmas single of all time?
- Which famous Christmas song was released in 1958 by Brenda Lee?
- What is the last line of the song “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas” by Michael Bublé?
- Which Christmas song was the first song to be played in space?
- What was the Christmas number 1 in the UK in 2021?
- In “All I Want for Christmas Is You”, who won’t Mariah Carrey send a list to?
- From which Disney movie is the song “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”?
- How was “The Beatles Christmas Album” called in the UK?
- Which country is Michael Bublé from?
- In The Twelve Days of Christmas Christmas carol, on which day does he receive the little silver bells?
Round 8: Christmas Songs Quiz Questions and Answers
- What is the best selling Christmas single of all time? White Christmas’ by Bing Crosby
- Which famous Christmas song was released in 1958 by Brenda Lee? “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
- What is the last line of the song “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas” by Michael Bublé? Sure it’s Christmas once more
- Which Christmas song was the first song to be played in space? Jingle Bells
- What was the Christmas number 1 in the UK in 2021? Sausage Rolls for Everyone by Ladbaby, Ed Sheeran and Elton John
- In “All I Want for Christmas Is You”, who won’t Mariah Carrey send a list to? Saint Nick
- From which Disney movie is the song “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”? Frozen
- How was “The Beatles Christmas Album” called in the UK? From then to you
- Which country is Michael Bublé from? Canada
- In The Twelve Days of Christmas Christmas carol, on which day does he receive the little silver bells? Sixth day
READ MORE: Christmas Music Quiz: 64 Quiz Questions and Answers about Christmas Music
Round 9: Christmas Traditions Quiz Questions

- In France, what is the name given to the meal eaten on Christmas eve?
- Which day is The Feast of the Seven Fishes for Italian-American communities?
- What do kids usually leave for Santa on Christmas eve?
- In which country is the Christmas pickle a Christmas tradition?
- What type of theatre production is particularly popular in England for Christmas?
- Which horned creature is considered to the be the evil accomplice of Saint Nicholas in Eastern Europe?
- In which country does the Christmas festival Sinck Tuck take place?
- To which address do children in the UK send their letter to Santa?
- Which Christmas tradition consists of exchanging Christmas presents anonymously?
- When is Christmas Jumper day?
Round 9: Christmas Traditions Quiz Questions and Answers
- In France, what is the name given to the meal eaten on Christmas eve? Réveillon
- Which day is The Feast of the Seven Fishes for Italian-American communities? 24th of December
- What do kids usually leave for Santa on Christmas eve? A glass of milk and cookies
- In which country is the Christmas pickle a Christmas tradition? The USA
- What type of theatre production is particularly popular in England for Christmas? Pantomimes
- Which horned creature is considered to the be the evil accomplice of Saint Nicholas in Eastern Europe? Krampus
- In which country does the Christmas festival Sinck Tuck take place? Canada
- To which address do children in the UK send their letter to Santa? Santa’s Grotto, Reindeerland, XM4 5HQ
- Which Christmas tradition consists of exchanging Christmas presents anonymously? Secret Santa
- When is Christmas Jumper day? 8th of December
Round 10: Christmas Literature Quiz Questions

- Who wrote ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’?
- Which book tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge?
- In which city is the Josie Silver book ‘One Day in December” set?
- During which war does the book ‘Last Christmas in Paris’ take place?
- Which author wrote ‘The Father Christmas Letters’?
Round 10: Christmas Literature Quiz Questions and Answers
- Who wrote ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’? Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel
- Which book tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge? A Christmas carol
- In which city is the Josie Silver book ‘One Day in December” set? London
- During which war does the book ‘Last Christmas in Paris’ take place? WWI
- Which author wrote ‘The Father Christmas Letters’? J. R. R. Tolkien
READ MORE: Christmas Literature Quiz: 50 Quiz Questions and Answers about Christmas Literature
Round 11: Christmas Food and Drink Picture Quiz

Round 11: Christmas Food and Drink Picture Quiz Answers
- Panettone, Italy
- Christmas pudding, England
- Yule Log, France
- Stollen, Germany
- Mince pie, England
- Beigli, Hungary
- Coquito, Puerto Rico
- Cola de Mono, Chile
- Mulled wine
- Eggnog

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