100+ Christmas Trivia Questions & Answers for Kids

Question: What vibrant hue decks out Santa’s iconic suit?

Answer: Red

Question: Which trusty creature hauls Santa’s sleigh through the wintry skies?

Answer: Reindeer

Question: Can you name all of Santa’s legendary reindeer?

Answer: Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, Rudolph, Blitzen, Comet, Dancer, Cupid, Donner

Question: Why do people around the globe light up for Christmas every year?

Answer: To honor the birth of Jesus Christ

Question: What delicious treat gets left out to fuel Santa’s midnight snack attack?

Answer: Cookies

Question: What old name did people once use for the festive season now known as Christmas?

Answer: Yule

Question: What treasured gifts did the three wise men bestow upon baby Jesus?

Answer: Gold, myrrh, and frankincense

Question: Where does Santa call home, the frosty headquarters of holiday cheer?

Answer: North Pole

Question: What quirky color does the notorious Grinch wear from head to toe?

Answer: Green

Question: Which two colors perfectly capture the classic Christmas spirit?

Answer: Red and green

Question: Which country kicks off its own festive Independence Day celebration on Christmas Eve?

Answer: Libya

Question: What creamy drink gets set aside to help Santa power through his long night?

Answer: Milk

Question: What dazzling figure sits atop the Christmas tree, reigning over all the ornaments?

Answer: An angel

Question: Who were the three regal visitors that journeyed far to see baby Jesus?

Answer: Balthazar, Caspar, Melchior

Question: Which country sends a giant Christmas tree as a gift to London every year?

Answer: Norway

Question: What bold color wraps around Santa’s waist in his festive ensemble?

Answer: Black

Question: What sweet treat is recognized by its red-and-white stripes, a hanging holiday delight?

Answer: Candy cane

Question: Who is the most famous red-nosed member of Santa’s reindeer crew?

Answer: Santa’s red-nosed reindeer

Question: What crunchy snack is left out to keep Santa’s reindeer energized on their long ride?

Answer: Carrots

Question: What cozy decoration is traditionally hung over the fireplace on Christmas Eve?

Answer: Stockings

Question: Who are the cheerful helpers that busy themselves in Santa’s workshop?

Answer: Elves

Question: What humble object serves as Frosty the Snowman’s adorable little nose?

Answer: A button

Question: Which lovable snowman stars in the hit movie “Frozen”?

Answer: Olaf

Question: What jolly phrase does Santa belt out to spread Christmas cheer far and wide?

Answer: Ho Ho Ho

Question: What headwear completes the snowy look of a friendly winter snowman?

Answer: A hat

Question: Which two cool monikers does Santa rock when he’s not busy delivering cheer?

Answer: Saint Nick, Kris Kringle

Question: How many times does the jolly man double-check his list to see who's naughty or nice?

Answer: Twice

Question: What cheeky treat does Santa stash in stockings for the kids who need a little extra lesson?

Answer: Coal

Question: Which festive ride does Santa rev up to dash around the world on Christmas Eve?

Answer: Sleigh

Question: Which adorable, sugary houses get built and decked out during the holidays?

Answer: Gingerbread houses

Question: How many magical gifts are unwrapped over all the twelve days of Christmas?

Answer: 364

Question: Which mistletoe gets hung by doorways to spark a little holiday smooch?

Answer: Mistletoe

Question: In which country do folks have a quirky tradition of dropping gifts down the chimney on Christmas Eve?

Answer: Italy

Question: What hearty main course rules the table at a classic Christmas feast?

Answer: Turkey with stuffing

Question: When did people first start shortening “Christmas” to “Xmas”?

Answer: Sixteenth century

Question: What delightful ride jingles along in the famous Christmas song “Jingle Bells”?

Answer: A one-horse open sleigh

Question: Which of Santa’s reindeer, starting with D, zoom across the snowy skies?

Answer: Dancer, Donner, Dasher

Question: From which country did the creamy, dreamy Christmas drink eggnog first make its debut?

Answer: England

Question: Which enchanting fairytale, spiced with a hint of gingerbread magic, tells a delicious story?

Answer: Hansel and Gretel

Question: Which reindeer shares its name with a symbol of love, adding a sweet twist to the crew?

Answer: Cupid

Question: What color are the berries on mistletoe, brightening up festive decor?

Answer: White

Question: What tasty treat does Santa always have a soft spot for during his long night of deliveries?

Answer: Cookies

Question: Which little candy, wrapped in festive red and green, melts hearts one kiss at a time?

Answer: Hershey’s Kisses

Question: In which two Gospels of the Bible can you read the miraculous tale of Jesus’s birth?

Answer: Luke, Matthew

Question: Which citrus fruit gets a starring role in the colorful tradition of Christingles?

Answer: Oranges

Question: What rich, spiced dessert is a classic finale on many an English Christmas table?

Answer: Christmas pudding

Question: What sparkling ornament shines at the very top of the Christmas tree, guiding Santa’s way?

Answer: Star

Question: Which famous reindeer is celebrated for his glowing red nose that lights up the winter night?

Answer: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Question: Which iconic German bread, dusted with sugary love, is a must-have during Christmas time?

Answer: Stollen

Question: In which bustling city does the legendary Rockefeller Center Christmas tree twinkle every holiday season?

Answer: New York City

Question: Who lights up the screen as the pint‐sized mischief maker in "Home Alone"?

Answer: Macaulay Culkin

Question: Which friendly guardian angel watches over George Bailey with a kind smile in "It's a Wonderful Life"?

Answer: Clarence

Question: Which magical movie invites kids aboard a train speeding straight to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?

Answer: The Polar Express

Question: Who brings the infectious holiday cheer as Buddy the Elf?

Answer: Will Ferrell

Question: Who rules Halloween Town as the spooktacular Pumpkin King in "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?

Answer: Jack Skellington

Question: What’s the name of the lovable canine sidekick of the Grinch?

Answer: Max

Question: In the sequel full of wild misadventures, where does Kevin find himself lost?

Answer: New York City

Question: Which quirky family brings chaos and unforgettable laughs in "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation"?

Answer: The Griswolds

Question: What coveted gift does Ralphie dream of unwrapping in his holiday tale?

Answer: A Red Ryder BB gun

Question: Which frosty foe stirs up trouble as the main villain in "The Santa Clause"?

Answer: Jack Frost

Question: What outrageous charge is Kris Kringle put on trial for in "Miracle on 34th Street"?

Answer: Claiming to be Santa Claus

Question: What jolly snowman magically comes to life, melting hearts everywhere?

Answer: Frosty

Question: What magical word does the conductor stamp on the ticket, sparking wonder?

Answer: Believe

Question: Which action-packed toy does Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character desperately chase in "Jingle All the Way"?

Answer: Turbo Man

Question: Which beloved actor lends his warm voice to the enchanting conductor in "The Polar Express"?

Answer: Tom Hanks

Question: According to the Code of Elves, what rule turns every day into a festive celebration?

Answer: Treat every day like Christmas

Question: In the classic tale of Rudolph, what’s the quirky name of his elf buddy?

Answer: Hermey

Question: What is the full, formal name of the miserly character in "A Christmas Carol"?

Answer: Ebenezer

Question: Which family name is synonymous with hilarious holiday mischief in "Home Alone"?

Answer: McCallister

Question: What charming town sets the stage for the heartwarming story in "It’s a Wonderful Life"?

Answer: Bedford Falls

Question: What is the name of Scott Calvin’s kid in "The Santa Clause" who adds to the holiday chaos?

Answer: Charlie

Question: Which iconic department store plays a starring role in "Miracle on 34th Street"?

Answer: Macy’s

Question: Who brings the mischievous Grinch to life in the 2000 live-action movie?

Answer: Jim Carrey

Question: What sticky, sweet treat does Buddy the Elf absolutely adore?

Answer: Syrup

Question: Who is the spunky, heartfelt character that captures Jack Skellington’s heart?

Answer: Sally

Question: Which classic Christmas carol first jingled its way into radio broadcasts?

Answer: Jingle Bells

Question: What festive tune wraps up A Charlie Brown Christmas with heartwarming cheer?

Answer: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Question: Which counting carol has everyone keeping track of gifts, day by day?

Answer: The Twelve Days of Christmas

Question: Which cheerful carol craves figgy pudding in its holiday lyrics?

Answer: We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Question: Which gentle carol doubles as a lullaby for a quiet Christmas night?

Answer: Away in a Manger

Question: What’s the snazzy alternative title for The Twelve Days of Christmas?

Answer: The Counting Song

Question: What kind of Christmas does the King of Rock 'n' Roll groove to?

Answer: A Blue Christmas

Question: How many magical reindeer guide Santa’s sleigh in Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

Answer: Nine

Question: What single word meaning “family” is sung in We Wish You a Merry Christmas?

Answer: Kin

Question: Who’s the mysterious gift-giver in The Twelve Days of Christmas?

Answer: True Love

Question: In Jingle Bells, what type of sleigh dashes through the snow?

Answer: A one-horse open sleigh

Question: How is O Come, All Ye Faithful known in the timeless language of Latin?

Answer: Adeste Fideles

Question: Which carol tenderly sings of a “holy infant so tender and mild”?

Answer: Silent Night

Question: In Jingle Bell Rock, what catchy line follows the iconic “Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock”?

Answer: Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring

Question: What quirky accessory brings Frosty the Snowman to life in his frosty debut?

Answer: An old silk hat

Question: In The Little Drummer Boy, what heartfelt gift does the little drummer play for baby Jesus?

Answer: Playing his drum

Question: In It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, what festive sight steals the show?

Answer: The holly that will be on your own front door

Question: In The Chipmunk Song, what wacky gift does Alvin dream of for Christmas?

Answer: A hula hoop

Question: In Santa Claus is Coming to Town, what spooky truth does Santa reveal about his watchful eyes?

Answer: He sees you

Question: In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, how is Rudolph’s glowing nose humorously described?

Answer: A light bulb

Question: What is the last line of the song “Here Comes Santa Claus”?

Answer: Right down Santa Claus Lane