Christmas Quiz: Queries and Responses for Children & the Whole Family

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The festive season is around the corner, so why not delve into some Christmas-themed trivia tailored for kids? This downloadable Christmas trivia file is filled with facts simple enough for the little ones to appreciate.

Contained within are a compilation of Christmas trivia questions and answers for both kids and family members, covering topics from holiday films to the countdown to Christmas.

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50 Enchanting Christmas Trivia Queries and Responses

This section covers trivia about the Christian holiday, the renowned 12 days of Christmas, intriguing facts about Santa Claus and his reindeer, and some really simple questions for the younger kids!

Additionally, we’ve highlighted some of our top holiday activities for children. This trivia has been organized into 5 sections, and a printable version can be found at the end of this write-up!

Fun Christmas Questions: For Young Ones

1. What colors do we often see during Christmas?

• Red and Green.

1. What’s the name of the day right before Christmas?

• It’s Christmas Eve.

1. Where is Santa Claus’ home?

• He lives at the North Pole!

1. True or False: Christmas is a birthday celebration.

• Absolutely true! We’re celebrating Jesus Christ’s birth.

1. What’s the activity where people sing songs from house to house?

• That’s called caroling.

1. If you weren’t on your best behavior, what might you get in your sock?

• Probably coal!

1. When do we have Christmas celebrations?

• On December 25th!

1. Can you count the number of days until Christmas?

• Time to do some counting!

1. What do people usually place atop their Christmas tree?

• Typically an Angel.

1. What do families hang near the fireplace for Christmas?

• Those would be stockings.

Questions About Santa & His Reindeer

1. How many reindeer work with Santa? Can you name them?

• Santa has 9 reindeer. They are: Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen.

1. What treat is usually left out for Santa by families?

• Cookies and milk.

1. How long does Santa take to deliver all the gifts on Christmas Eve?

• He takes a full day, or 24 hours. The different time zones are his secret!

1. Does Santa have any other names?

• He’s also known as St. Nicholas or Father Christmas.

1. True or False: At the conclusion of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”, Santa shouts: “Merry Christmas to everyone, and a good night to all!”

• Not exactly. He exclaims, “Happy Christmas to all…”

1. Who’s the dad of Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer?

• It’s Donner.

1. Why did Rudolph have to lead Santa’s sleigh one year?

• Because there was heavy fog.

1. Which company had Santa in their ads first?

• Coca-Cola.

1. In “The Christmas Song”, who was seen giving Santa a kiss?

• Mommy was!

1. On Christmas Eve, how far does Santa travel?

• He journeys more than 75 million miles worldwide.

Christmas Fun Facts

1. What flower is often associated with Christmas?

• The Poinsettia, also called the “Flower of the Holy Night”.

1. Which Christmas Carol do most people love?

• Silent Night.

1. How many US states have Christmas Trees?

• All of them, that’s 50 states!

1. Did you know a famous Christmas song was meant for another holiday? Which one?

• Jingle Bells! Originally for Thanksgiving.

1. If you had all the gifts from “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, how many would you have?

• A total of 364!

1. What’s a lucky find on a Christmas tree?

• A pickle ornament!

1. What’s the belief when a bell rings?

• An angel gets its wings.

1. On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…?

• Five Golden Rings.

1. Who’s Mr. Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”?

• His first name is Ebenezer.

1. In the Netherlands, what’s filled with holiday goodies?

• Children’s wooden shoes.

Holiday Movie Trivia

1. Can you name three iconic Christmas films?

• The Christmas Story, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Miracle on 34th Street.

1. Who is the Grinch’s furry friend?

• His dog is named Max.

1. In the film Elf, how can you spread Christmas happiness?

• By “Singing loudly so everyone can hear!”

1. What were Frosty the Snowman’s parting words?

• “I’ll come back one day!”

1. In “Miracle on 34th Street”, which famous store is highlighted?

• Macy’s.

1. Who tries to rob the house in Home Alone?

• That’s Harry and Marv.

1. In A Charlie Brown Christmas, what song does Schroeder play when Lucy asks?

• Jingle Bells.

1. In A Christmas Story, they have a peculiar lamp. What is it?

• It’s shaped like a leg.

1. On The Polar Express, the first gift given to the kids is…?

• A shiny sleigh bell.

1. In Jingle All the Way, which toy is everyone after?

• The Turbo Man Action Figure.

Trivia on Christian Christmas Themes

1. Why do we light candles around Christmas?

• It’s an Advent tradition to honor Jesus’s birth.

1. Is there a shorter way to write Christmas?

• Yes, Xmas! The X stands for Christ in Greek.

1. What three gifts were presented to Jesus by the Three Kings?

• Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh.

1. The Wise Men followed which star?

• The Star of Bethlehem.

1. What’s the meaning of the word Christmas?

• It translates to “mass on Christ’s day”.

1. Why is the candy cane shaped the way it is?

• It looks like a shepherd’s stick, symbolizing the shepherds at Jesus’s birth.

1. Where was Jesus born?

• In Bethlehem.

1. Where did baby Jesus sleep after being born?

• He was placed in a manger.

1. Which angel brought Mary the news about her future child?

• That was the angel Gabriel.