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Christmas Trivia for Kids
Christmas is a family favorite holiday! We love gift giving, eating delicious meals and sweets, and sitting down to play some games. Especially when the Christmas games include some competition! That’s why I decided to put a holiday twist on our favorite trivia questions for kids and turn it into Christmas trivia questions!
Whether you need a game for family game night or something fun to do while you travel for the holidays, Christmas trivia questions for kids is the way to go and if you need even more Christmas trivia grab our Christmas movie trivia! If you need another trivia game while you’re on the go, check out our animal trivia for kids.
Benefits of Trivia
Trivia games are a win for everyone, moms, and kids alike! It can help boost your kids’ memory skills, teach them how to follow simple directions, and encourage cooperation with siblings.
The best part of trivia is that your kids will be learning without realizing it! Learning and having fun, what could be better than that?
How to Play Christmas Trivia
With our 100 Christmas trivia questions for kids all ready for you, playing trivia has never been easier! To start, all you need to do is print out the trivia questions or read them directly from this post. You can pick someone to be the “host” and read all the questions, or you can take turns reading them.
In my family, we love competition. That’s why we always keep track of who gets the most right. So grab a paper, make a simple scorecard, and see who wins!
You can either play in teams or you can simply rotate and let everyone answer individually. If your kids love these Christmas trivia questions as much as mine, you can grab some buzzers to make trivia night even exciting!
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Printable Christmas Trivia Questions for Kids
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Christmas Trivia for Kids
It’s time to start quizzing each other about Christmas! Here is your list of 100 Christmas trivia questions for kids.
Question: How many reindeer does Santa have?
Answer: 9
Question: What is Frosty the Snowmans’ nose made of?
Answer: A button
Question: What is the name of Santa’s helpers?
Answer: Elves
Question: What Christmas plant do you see people kissing while underneath?
Answer: Mistletoe
Question: What color is Santa’s suit?
Answer: Red
Question: What reindeer’s name starts with a “V”?
Answer: Vixen
Question: Where does the Polar Express take children?
Answer: The North Pole
Question: What holiday treat is shaped to resemble a shepherd’s staff?
Answer: Candy Cane
Question: What popular holiday drink is also called “milk punch”?
Answer: Eggnog
Question: Where was baby Jesus born?
Answer: Bethlehem
Question: Which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born in?
Answer: Turkey
Question: What is Scrooge’s first name?
Answer: Ebenezer
Question: What country did eggnog come from?
Answer: England
Question: What country began the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Answer: Germany
Question: In the movie “Elf,” what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?
Answer: Treat every day like Christmas
Question: How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
Answer: Feliz Navidad
Question: What is another name for a Christmas tree?
Answer: Yule trees
Question: What is the color of Rudolph’s nose?
Answer: Red
Question: What type of calendar counts down to Christmas Day?
Answer: Advent Calendar
Question: Where does Santa Claus live?
Answer: The North Pole
Question: What is Santa’s favorite treat on Christmas Eve?
Answer: Milk and Cookies
Question: According to “Jingle Bells,” what is fun to ride in?
Answer: One-horse open sleigh
Question: What gifts did the 3 wise men bring the baby Jesus?
Answer: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
Question: How many ghosts are there in “ A Christmas Carol”?
Answer: 4
Question: What year was the first Christmas card sent?
Answer: 1843
Question: Who tried to steal Christmas?
Answer: The Grinch
Question: Who invented the electric Christmas lights?
Answer: Thomas Edison
Question: When was Christmas declared a federal holiday in the U.S.?
Answer: 1870
Question: What is Santa Claus called in France?
Answer: Pere Noel
Question: Who kept time with the Little Drummer Boy?
Answer: The ox and the lamb
Question: What did Rudolph never get to join in?
Answer: Reindeer games
Question: What does Alvin the Chipmunk want for Christmas?
Answer: A hula-hoop
Question: What country started the tradition of exchanging gifts?
Answer: Italy
Question: Visions of what item dances in children’s heads?
Answer: Sugarplums
Question: What 3 reindeer have names that start with the letter “D”?
Answer: Dasher, Dancer, and Donner
Question: What is the most famous Christmas Ballet?
Answer: The Nutcracker
Question: Which country does the poinsettia plant originate from?
Answer: Mexico
Question: What day is Christmas officially held?
Answer: December 25th
Question: How many times does Santa check his Naughty or Nice List?
Answer: Twice
Question: How many points does a traditional snowflake have?
Answer: 6
Question: How long does it take a Christmas tree to grow?
Answer: 6-15 years
Question: What Christmas carol was the first to be broadcast from space?
Answer: Jingle Bells
Question: What Jewish holiday occasionally overlaps with Christmas?
Answer: Hanukkah
Question: What is the earliest known item used to decorate Christmas trees?
Answer: Apples
Question: What are the 3 traditional colors of Christmas?
Answer: Red, Green, and Gold
Question: What is the meaning of the word “Noel” in Latin?
Answer: Birth
Question: In what country did the song “Silent Night” originate?
Answer: Austria
Question: What was the first year that the Rockefeller Christmas tree was put up in New York City?
Answer: 1933
Question: What U.S. state holds the record for the largest snowman?
Answer: Maine
Question: What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?
Answer: KFC fried chicken
Question: What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Answer: Max
Question: What was the first artificial Christmas tree made of?
Answer: Goose Feathers
Question: How much did the Grinch’s heart grow on Christmas day?
Answer: 3 sizes
Question: In what year was Mrs. Claus first introduced?
Answer: 1889
Question: Who wrote the book “ A Christmas Carol”?
Answer: Charles Dickens
Question: Who sings “All I Want for Christmas is You”?
Answer: Mariah Carey
Question: What year did Google begin tracking Santa Claus?
Answer: 2004
Question: How does Santa get into houses on Christmas Eve?
Answer: The Chimney
Question: If you are naughty, what does Santa bring you?
Answer: Coal
Question: What little girl catches the Grinch stealing Christmas?
Answer: Cindy Lou Who
Question: How did Mary travel to Bethlehem to give birth to Jesus?
Answer: On a Donkey
Question: What brought Frosty the Snowman back to life?
Answer: An old silk hat
Question: When Santa laughs, his belly shakes like a bowl full of what?
Answer: Jelly
Question: What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Answer: Tinsel
Question: What Christmas spy hides around the house and reports back to Santa on your naughty deeds?
Answer: The Elf on the Shelf
Question: Which reindeer shares its name with a famous Valentine figure?
Answer: Cupid
Question: What Christmas treat is known for its long shelf-life?
Answer: Fruitcake
Question: What is the best-selling Christmas Song to ever be sold?
Answer: White Christmas
Question: What horned figure punishes naughty kids at Christmas time?
Answer: Krampus
Question: What Christmas Carol is sung at the end of “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?
Answer: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Question: What 3 words are used to describe the Grinch?
Answer: Stink, Stank, and Stunk
Question: In the movie “A Christmas Story”, what is Ralphie’s little brother’s name?
Answer: Randy
Question: On the 8th day of Christmas, my true love gave me what?
Answer: 8 maids a milking
Question: Gingerbread houses are inspired by what fairy tale?
Answer: Hansel and Gretal
Question: In the movie “Elf”, how does Buddy get to the North Pole?
Answer: Sneaking into Santa’s sack
Question: What Christmas carol is known as the counting song?
Answer: “The 12 days of Christmas”
Question: What Christmas carol demands figgy pudding?
Answer: “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
Question: What is Frosty the Snowman’s last words?
Answer: “I’ll be back someday”
Question: In “The Night Before Christmas” where are the stockings hung?
Answer: By the chimney
Question: What famous Christmas song was Elvis most popular for?
Answer: “Blue Christmas”
Question: What are Frosty the Snowman’s eyes made of?
Answer: Coal
Question: What did the traffic cop holler at Frosty the Snowman?
Answer: “Stop!”
Question: Santa Claus’s beard is similar to what winter feature?
Answer: Snow
Question: Who was nestled snug in their beds?
Answer: The Children
Question: What fruit is Santa Claus’s nose compared to?
Answer: A Cherry
Question: What 2 words do you find on a gift tag?
Answer: “To” and “From”
Question: What is the most popular tree topper?
Answer: An Angel
Question: What color are the berries on a mistletoe?
Answer: White
Question: Yogi Bear spends his first Christmas in what park?
Answer: Jelly Stone Park
Question: In what year was the first Christmas stamp issued?
Answer: 1962
Question: What is the average number of lights on a Christmas tree?
Answer: 200
Question: What ghost did Scrooge fear the most?
Answer: The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Question: On what street did a Santa Claus miracle occur?
Answer: 34th Street
Question: What Florida town has a Christmas tree decorated year-round?
Answer: Christmas, Florida
Question: Traditionally, does the oldest or youngest open presents first?
Answer: Youngest
Question: Who wrote the song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?
Answer: Johnny Marks
Question: In “The Christmas Carol,” all 3 spirits visit. When?
Answer: In one night
Question: Out of 365 days, what day is Christmas day?
Answer: 359
Question: What would your zodiac sign be if you were born on Christmas day?
Answer: Capricorn
Question: Does Rudolph have antlers?
Answer: Yes
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