The Ultimate Christmas Trivia Quiz

Welcome to the Ultimate Christmas Trivia Quiz! Test your knowledge about the holiday season with these 20 fun and festive questions, plus a bonus question for those who want to go the extra mile. Whether you’re a Christmas enthusiast or just looking for some holiday fun, this quiz is perfect for you. Let’s see how well you know Christmas traditions, movies, songs, and history!

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Quiz: The Ultimate Christmas Trivia Quiz

Questions

1.What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?

a. A coin

b. A ring

c. A key

d. A button

2.In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?

a. Norway

b. Germany

c. Sweden

d. Austria

3.Which popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?

a. Jingle Bells

b. Silent Night

c. Deck the Halls

d. Frosty the Snowman

4.Who wrote the famous Christmas story A Christmas Carol?

a. Mark Twain

b. Charles Dickens

c. Jane Austen

d. Mary Shelley

5.What is the name of the Grinch’s dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

a. Buddy

b. Sam

c. Jack

d. Max

6.What are you supposed to do under the mistletoe?

a. Sing a carol

b. Exchange gifts

c. Share a kiss

d. Make a wish

7.In The Twelve Days of Christmas, what gift is given on the 5th day?

a. Five French hens

b. Five calling birds

c. Five turtle doves

d. Five golden rings

8.What is Frosty the Snowman’s nose made of?

a. A button

b. A carrot

c. A stick

d. A piece of coal

9.In which city is the famous Christmas market held in the Marienplatz?

a. Vienna

b. Munich

c. Prague

d. Zurich

10.What beverage is known as “milk punch”?

a. Hot chocolate

b. Eggnog

c. Apple cider

d. Mulled wine

11.In Home Alone, where does the McCallister family travel for Christmas?

a. Paris

b. London

c. New York

d. Rome

12.What is Santa Claus called in France?

a. Pere Noel

b. Father Frost

c. La Saint Nikolas

d. Kris Kringle

13.Which plant is often referred to as the “Christmas flower”?

a. Holly

b. Ivy

c. Poinsettia

d. Amaryllis

14.What is the name of the ballet performed around Christmas that features the Sugar Plum Fairy?

a. Swan Lake

b. The Nutcracker

c. Giselle

d. Sleeping Beauty

15.What kind of Christmas does Elvis Presley sing about?

a. A White Christmas

b. A Blue Christmas

c. A Red Christmas

d. A Merry Christmas

16.What does the word “Noel” mean in Latin?

a. Birth

b. Joy

c. Peace

d. Light

17.In the movie Elf, what is Buddy’s favorite food group?

a. Cookies

b. Candy

c. Pancakes

d. Ice cream

18. Which town in the UK hit the news in 2023 by displaying a wonky Christmas tree and then again in 2024?

a. Richmond

b. Bodmin 

c. March

d. Ipswich

19.What is the traditional Christmas Eve meal in Italy?

a. Feast of the Seven Fishes

b. Roast turkey

c. Shepherd’s pie

d. Ham and potatoes

20.What is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel in It’s a Wonderful Life?

a. Michael

b. Arthur

c. Gabriel

d. Clarence

Bonus Question

21.What is the record for the largest Christmas tree ever displayed?

a. 150 feet

b. 210 feet

c. 221 feet

d. 180 feet

Answers

1.a. A coin

2.b. Germany

3.a. Jingle Bells

4.b. Charles Dickens

5.d. Max

6.c. Share a kiss

7.d. Five golden rings

8.a. A button

9.b. Munich

10.b. Eggnog

11.a. Paris

12.a. Pere Noel

13.c. Poinsettia

14.b. The Nutcracker

15.b. A Blue Christmas

16.a. Birth

17.b. Candy

18.c. March

19.a. Feast of the Seven Fishes

20.d. Clarence

21.c. 221 feet

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