Christmas Trivia: Questions and Answers for All Ages
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Christmas trivia works best with a mix of easy and hard questions: how many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh, who wrote A Christmas Carol, and what gift comes on the first day of Christmas. Answers are given with each one below.
Easy Questions for Kids
What color is Santa’s suit? Red. Which reindeer has a red nose? Rudolph. What’s a snowman’s nose usually made of? A carrot. What do people hang on the fireplace for gifts? Stockings. What do elves help Santa make? Toys.
Songs
What’s the gift on the first day of Christmas? A partridge in a pear tree. How many golden rings are there? Five. In the song, what does Frosty wear that brings him to life? An old silk hat. What are the bells doing in Jingle Bells? Jingling all the way.
Movies and Books
Who wrote A Christmas Carol? Charles Dickens. What’s the name of the miserly man in that story? Ebenezer Scrooge. Who tries to steal Christmas from Whoville? The Grinch. Which town is the setting of It’s a Wonderful Life? Bedford Falls. In the movie Elf, what’s the main character’s name? Buddy.
Traditions Around the World
Which country gave the United States the tradition of the Christmas tree that spread in the 1800s? Germany. In Mexico, what are the nine nights of celebration before Christmas called? Las Posadas. What’s the name of the Dutch figure who arrives by boat each November? Sinterklaas. In which country is a giant straw goat a holiday symbol? Sweden.
How to Run the Quiz
Split into teams and read out ten questions per round, with a point for each right answer. Spin a wheel to choose whether the next question is about songs, movies or traditions, or to choose which team answers first.
For a class, put the questions on the board and let groups write their answers, then finish with a festive would you rather while you add up the scores.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh?
Eight in the classic poem, or nine once you count Rudolph, who was added in a later story.
How many questions do I need for a Christmas quiz?
Ten to twenty suits a party. Mix easy and hard ones, so younger players can get some right.
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