25 Christmas trivia questions and answers for kids, families, and office parties, plus editable Christmas quiz presentation templates to play on screen.
Here are 25 Christmas trivia questions with answers, organized into five themed rounds, plus editable Christmas quiz presentation templates you can use for your next holiday gathering.
Hosting a Christmas trivia night? Whether you’re planning a classroom game, a family gathering, or an office party, these 25 Christmas trivia questions and answers are ready to use.
Pick from five themed rounds, then turn your favorites into a Christmas quiz presentation everyone can play along with.
Looking for a ready-made quiz? Jump to our Christmas quiz presentation templates to put these questions on screen.
Not every Christmas quiz needs to be difficult. Start with familiar holiday traditions, add a movie or music round, and save the trickier questions for the end.
These five sets include 25 Christmas trivia questions and answers, so you can choose the ones that work best for your group.
An easy mix for families and mixed-age groups. Most people will know a few of these, while others might spark a little friendly debate.
Q: What plant do people traditionally kiss under at Christmas?
A: Mistletoe
Q: In the 1823 poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” how many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh?
A: Eight. Rudolph was introduced later, in 1939.
Q: Who wrote A Christmas Carol?
A: Charles Dickens
Q: According to the Bible, in which town was Jesus born?
A: Bethlehem
Q: On what date is Boxing Day?
A: December 26
Want to put these questions on screen? Add them to one of the Christmas quiz presentation templates below.
Short, familiar questions for classrooms, family parties, and younger players. Read them aloud for kids who are still learning to read.
Q: What color is Rudolph’s nose?
A: Red
Q: What animals pull Santa’s sleigh?
A: Reindeer
Q: Who helps Santa make toys at the North Pole?
A: Elves
Q: What do many families leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
A: Milk and cookies
Q: What do people hang by the fireplace for Santa to fill?
A: Stockings
Perfect for movie lovers and family movie nights. These questions focus on characters and stories, so players don’t need to remember exact movie quotes.
Q: In Home Alone (1990), which city is the McCallister family flying to when they leave Kevin behind?
A: Paris
Q: In Elf (2003), which city does Buddy travel to so he can find his father?
A: New York City
Q: What is the name of the angel who helps George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life?
A: Clarence
Q: In Miracle on 34th Street (1947), which department store hires Kris Kringle as its Santa?
A: Macy’s
Q: What does Ralphie want for Christmas in A Christmas Story?
A: A Red Ryder BB gun
Questions about Christmas songs, artists, and music history, with no lyrics required. This round pairs well with a holiday playlist.
Q: Who released “All I Want for Christmas Is You” in 1994?
A: Mariah Carey
Q: “Jingle Bells” was first published under what title?
A: “The One Horse Open Sleigh”
Q: Which band released “Last Christmas” in 1984?
A: Wham!
Q: Who wrote the song “White Christmas”?
A: Irving Berlin
Q: Which singer is best known for recording “White Christmas”?
A: Bing Crosby
Ready for something harder? These questions work well for office parties, adult game nights, and anyone who breezed through the earlier rounds.
Q: In what year did Christmas become a federal holiday in the United States?
A: 1870, when President Ulysses S. Grant signed the legislation.
Q: Counting every repeated gift in “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many gifts are given in total?
A: 364
Q: Which Christmas song did the Gemini 6 astronauts play on a harmonica and sleigh bells in space in 1965?
A: “Jingle Bells”
Q: Which country is the poinsettia native to?
A: Mexico
Q: Which country sends a Christmas tree to London’s Trafalgar Square every year?
A: Norway
Ready to host your own trivia night? Explore the eight Christmas quiz presentation templates below and choose a style that fits your group.
Once you’ve picked your questions, it’s time to put them on screen.
The eight Christmas quiz presentation templates below offer different styles, from playful classroom designs to layouts that also work for family gatherings and casual office parties.
The templates include different question formats, such as multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true or false, along with answer sheets to help you run your game.
Choose a design that fits your audience, then replace the sample questions with your own.
Before presenting, update any sample names, dates, questions, and answers. If you change the number of questions, make sure the answer sheet and closing score message match your quiz.
A cheerful red title slide featuring a 3D Santa sets the mood, while the question slides switch to chocolate-brown boards with snowy details.
The large question headings, photos, and clearly separated answer choices give this template a playful, game-like feel.
Best for: Family gatherings, casual Christmas parties, and short warm-up rounds.
Soft peach and pink plaid backgrounds, cheerful Christmas illustrations, and picture-based answer choices give this template a playful classroom feel.
Instead of relying entirely on text, some questions show illustrations for each possible answer. This makes the format especially helpful for younger children who are still developing their reading skills.
Best for: Elementary classrooms, younger children, and family Christmas games.
For younger players, choose familiar Christmas questions and read them aloud while showing the answer choices.
Bright red backgrounds, simple Christmas illustrations, and green answer buttons give this template a bold, straightforward look.
The question and answer choices are grouped in the center, making it easier for players to focus on the game rather than decorative details.
Best for: Family quiz nights, group activities, and casual office Christmas parties.
If you’re presenting to a larger group, keep the questions short so players can read them comfortably from the back of the room.
A cream-colored title slide with watercolor Santa and reindeer illustrations leads into deep green question slides decorated with festive Christmas artwork.
The soft illustrations and simple answer choices create a cozy, storybook feel.
Best for: Classroom Christmas activities, family gatherings, and relaxed holiday games.
A pink title slide framed by red-and-white candy cane stripes gives this template a playful Christmas look.
The question slides feature a clean white layout, postage stamp illustrations, and clearly separated answer choices.
Best for: Elementary classrooms, children’s Christmas parties, and small-group games.
Dark green plaid backgrounds, playful 3D Christmas characters, and numbered question badges make this template feel like a festive game show.
The question numbers are easy to spot, helping players keep track of their answers as the quiz progresses.
Best for: Family Christmas games, younger players, and short classroom activities.
With seven questions, this design works well as a quick Christmas warm-up or a bonus round during a larger holiday event.
Cream-colored paper, handwritten-style text, and soft watercolor illustrations give this template a handmade Christmas card feel.
The red patterned border adds a festive detail, while the illustrations help make the questions more engaging for younger players.
Best for: Classroom Christmas games, younger students, and cozy family gatherings.
The gentle colors and illustrated answer choices make this a good alternative to brighter red and green quiz designs.
A dark green background, coral-colored snowflake border, and rounded answer buttons create a festive design with a more structured layout.
The contrast between the background and answer choices helps separate the question from the possible answers.
Best for: School Christmas events, family quiz nights, and casual office holiday parties.
This is a good option when you want a Christmas-themed presentation that feels playful without relying on large character illustrations.
You don’t need much to host a Christmas trivia night. Here’s how to get started:
For a quick classroom activity, one round may be enough. For a longer Christmas trivia night, combine several rounds and keep a running score.
Found a template you like? Open it in MiriCanvas and replace the sample questions with your favorites from this guide.
You can also write your own questions, duplicate question slides to create longer rounds, and update the answer sheet to match.
Before presenting, check that your questions, answers, and closing score message are consistent. Then put your presentation on a TV or projector so everyone can play along.
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It depends on your time and your group. A short Christmas quiz can have 5 to 10 questions, while a longer trivia night might include several themed rounds.
The templates above include 7 or 10 sample questions, so you can use one for a quick game or combine multiple rounds for a longer event.
MiriCanvas offers both free and premium Christmas quiz presentation templates. Check whether your chosen template is marked free or premium before customizing it.
Yes. You can replace the sample questions and answers with your own, or duplicate question slides to create a longer quiz.
After editing, update the answer sheet so it matches your new questions.
Start with familiar Christmas characters and traditions, such as Rudolph’s red nose, Santa’s elves, reindeer, and Christmas stockings.
For younger children, use short questions with simple answers or picture-based choices.
You can find five easy examples in the Christmas trivia for kids section above.
Yes. The templates use a 16:9 widescreen layout that works well on most TVs and projectors.
Connect your laptop to a screen and present the slides so everyone can follow along.
Yes. For an office party, try the Tricky Christmas Trivia for Adults or Christmas Movie Trivia rounds.
Split your coworkers into teams, choose a template that fits your party, and replace the sample questions with your own.
Pick a Christmas quiz presentation template, keep or swap the questions, and present it at your party, classroom, or family gathering.
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