From classic traditions to modern holiday pop culture, these Christmas quiz questions will test your knowledge and spark conversations. Grab a pen, form some teams, and get ready for a merry competition filled with surprises and laughs. Let’s dive into 100+ holiday-themed questions that will make your Christmas celebration even brighter!

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

• A) Max
• B) Spot
• C) Buddy
• D) Charlie
  Answer: A) Max

2. In the song 12 Days of Christmas, what is given on the 10th day?

• A) Lords a-leaping
• B) Maids a-milking
• C) Pipers piping
• D) Drummers drumming
  Answer: A) Lords a-leaping

3. Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

• A) England
• B) Germany
• C) Norway
• D) France
  Answer: B) Germany

4. What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?

• A) Jingle Bells
• B) All I Want for Christmas Is You
• C) White Christmas
• D) Silent Night
  Answer: C) White Christmas

5. In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

• A) Paris
• B) New York
• C) Miami
• D) London
  Answer: A) Paris

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6. What are the two other most popular names for Santa Claus?

• A) Kris Kringle and St. Nicholas
• B) Father Christmas and Old Saint Nick
• C) Saint Nicholas and Papa Noel
• D) Kris Kringle and Santa Nico
  Answer: A) Kris Kringle and St. Nicholas

7. What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?

• A) A coin
• B) A ring
• C) A candy
• D) A nut
  Answer: A) A coin

8. What beverage company is known for its iconic Christmas advertisements featuring Santa?

• A) Pepsi
• B) Coca-Cola
• C) Dr. Pepper
• D) Sprite
  Answer: B) Coca-Cola

9. What is the name of Ralphie’s little brother in A Christmas Story?

• A) Randy
• B) Robbie
• C) Ronnie
• D) Ricky
  Answer: A) Randy

10. Which reindeer is known as Santa’s favorite?

• A) Rudolph
• B) Dasher
• C) Comet
• D) Blitzen
  Answer: A) Rudolph

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

• A) Candy canes
• B) Maple syrup
• C) Gingerbread
• D) Chocolate
  Answer: B) Maple syrup

12. What is the name of the island where misfit toys live in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

• A) Island of Misfits
• B) Island of Misfit Toys
• C) Toy Island
• D) Santa’s Island
  Answer: B) Island of Misfit Toys

13. What was the first company to use Santa Claus in advertising?

• A) Macy’s
• B) Coca-Cola
• C) Montgomery Ward
• D) Sears
  Answer: B) Coca-Cola

14. How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

• A) Two
• B) Three
• C) Four
• D) Five
  Answer: C) Four

15. What do people traditionally do under the mistletoe?

• A) Hug
• B) Kiss
• C) Sing
• D) Exchange gifts
  Answer: B) Kiss

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16. What color are the berries of the mistletoe plant?

• A) Red
• B) Blue
• C) White
• D) Green
  Answer: C) White

17. What animated 2004 film is about a train that takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?

• A) The Polar Express
• B) A Christmas Carol
• C) Arthur Christmas
• D) Santa’s Train
  Answer: A) The Polar Express

18. In which modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born?

• A) Germany
• B) Turkey
• C) Greece
• D) Italy
  Answer: B) Turkey

19. What’s the name of the main villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?

• A) Oogie Boogie
• B) Jack Skellington
• C) Zero
• D) Lock, Shock, and Barrel
  Answer: A) Oogie Boogie

20. What do the reindeer pull on Christmas Eve?

• A) Santa’s sleigh
• B) A cart of gifts
• C) A snowmobile
• D) A magical train
  Answer: A) Santa’s sleigh

21. What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?

• A) Tinsel
• B) Ornaments
• C) Garland
• D) Icicles
  Answer: A) Tinsel

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

• A) A button
• B) A carrot
• C) A piece of coal
• D) A stick
  Answer: A) A button

23. In the movie The Santa Clause, what does Scott Calvin turn into?

• A) An elf
• B) A snowman
• C) Santa Claus
• D) A reindeer
  Answer: C) Santa Claus

24. Which reindeer is named after an astronomical object?

• A) Comet
• B) Cupid
• C) Blitzen
• D) Dasher
  Answer: A) Comet

25. What does the German word “Weihnachten” mean?

• A) Christmas
• B) New Year
• C) Holiday
• D) Winter
  Answer: A) Christmas

26. What was the first state in the United States to officially recognize Christmas?

• A) New York
• B) Alabama
• C) Virginia
• D) Massachusetts
  Answer: B) Alabama

27. What’s the traditional Christmas flower called?

• A) Holly
• B) Poinsettia
• C) Mistletoe
• D) Ivy
  Answer: B) Poinsettia

28. What popular toy caused riots in stores during the 1983 Christmas season?

• A) Cabbage Patch Kids
• B) Transformers
• C) Tickle Me Elmo
• D) Beanie Babies
  Answer: A) Cabbage Patch Kids

29. Who wrote A Christmas Carol?

• A) Charles Dickens
• B) Mark Twain
• C) Victor Hugo
• D) Jane Austen
  Answer: A) Charles Dickens

30. What is the Italian name for Santa Claus?

• A) Babbo Natale
• B) Papa Noel
• C) Père Noël
• D) St. Nicolas
  Answer: A) Babbo Natale

31. What is the famous Christmas ballet performed during the holiday season?

• A) The Nutcracker
• B) Swan Lake
• C) Sleeping Beauty
• D) Giselle
  Answer: A) The Nutcracker

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32. In It’s a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?

• A) A child smiles
• B) An angel gets its wings
• C) Santa loads his sleigh
• D) A reindeer flies
  Answer: B) An angel gets its wings

33. How many gifts are given in total in the song The 12 Days of Christmas?

• A) 78
• B) 364
• C) 144
• D) 412
  Answer: B) 364

34. What’s the name of the elf in Elf on the Shelf?

• A) Buddy
• B) Scout
• C) Jingles
• D) Merry
  Answer: B) Scout

35. What holiday drink contains sugar, milk, and eggs?

• A) Eggnog
• B) Mulled wine
• C) Hot cocoa
• D) Wassail
  Answer: A) Eggnog

36. What color suit did Santa wear before red?

• A) Green
• B) Blue
• C) Brown
• D) White
  Answer: A) Green

37. What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

• A) Home Alone
• B) The Grinch (2018)
• C) Elf
• D) A Christmas Carol
  Answer: A) Home Alone

38. What is the name of the reindeer with the same name as a famous valentine’s mascot?

• A) Cupid
• B) Comet
• C) Dasher
• D) Blitzen
  Answer: A) Cupid

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39. What country is credited with creating eggnog?

• A) France
• B) England
• C) Germany
• D) The Netherlands
  Answer: B) England

40. What’s the name of the department store featured in Miracle on 34th Street?

• A) Macy’s
• B) Bloomingdale’s
• C) Harrods
• D) Nordstrom
  Answer: A) Macy’s

41. In the song Frosty the Snowman, what brought Frosty to life?

• A) A magical scarf
• B) A top hat
• C) A carrot nose
• D) A Christmas wish
  Answer: B) A top hat

42. Which country donates the Christmas tree displayed in London’s Trafalgar Square?

• A) Norway
• B) Sweden
• C) Denmark
• D) Finland
  Answer: A) Norway

43. What snack is traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve?

• A) Milk and cookies
• B) Candy canes
• C) Hot cocoa
• D) Mince pies
  Answer: A) Milk and cookies

44. What is the name of the child in The Polar Express?

• A) Billy
• B) Chris
• C) Hero Boy
• D) Tommy
  Answer: C) Hero Boy

45. What’s the traditional drink for adults served during Christmas in Germany?

• A) Glühwein (mulled wine)
• B) Eggnog
• C) Hot toddy
• D) Sparkling cider
  Answer: A) Glühwein (mulled wine)

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46. Which U.S. state has a town called Santa Claus?

• A) California
• B) Indiana
• C) Texas
• D) Florida
  Answer: B) Indiana

47. In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Scrooge’s deceased business partner?

• A) Jacob Marley
• B) Bob Cratchit
• C) Fezziwig
• D) Tiny Tim
  Answer: A) Jacob Marley

48. What’s the most popular ornament for the top of a Christmas tree?

• A) Angel
• B) Star
• C) Bow
• D) Santa
  Answer: B) Star

49. What is the significance of December 26th in the United Kingdom?

• A) Boxing Day
• B) Saint Stephen’s Day
• C) Day of Thanks
• D) Post-Christmas Day
  Answer: A) Boxing Day

50. In which ocean is Christmas Island located?

• A) Pacific Ocean
• B) Indian Ocean
• C) Atlantic Ocean
• D) Arctic Ocean
  Answer: B) Indian Ocean

51. Who invented electric Christmas lights?

• A) Thomas Edison
• B) Joseph Swan
• C) Edward H. Johnson
• D) Nikola Tesla
  Answer: C) Edward H. Johnson

52. What does the song Let It Snow famously not mention?

• A) Christmas
• B) Snowflakes
• C) Cold weather
• D) Winter
  Answer: A) Christmas

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53. How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?

• A) Four
• B) Five
• C) Six
• D) Eight
  Answer: C) Six

54. What’s the name of the magical train in The Polar Express?

• A) The Christmas Express
• B) The North Pole Express
• C) The Polar Express
• D) Santa’s Train
  Answer: C) The Polar Express

55. In Home Alone 2, what New York hotel does Kevin stay in?

• A) The Ritz-Carlton
• B) The Plaza Hotel
• C) Waldorf Astoria
• D) Marriott Marquis
  Answer: B) The Plaza Hotel

56. What is the title of the famous Christmas ballet composed by Tchaikovsky?

• A) The Nutcracker
• B) Swan Lake
• C) Sleeping Beauty
• D) Coppélia
  Answer: A) The Nutcracker

57. What is the main ingredient in a gingerbread cookie?

• A) Nutmeg
• B) Cinnamon
• C) Ginger
• D) Cloves
  Answer: C) Ginger

58. In what year was The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) written?

• A) 1940
• B) 1945
• C) 1950
• D) 1955
  Answer: B) 1945

59. Which country is the largest exporter of Christmas trees?

• A) United States
• B) Canada
• C) Denmark
• D) Norway
  Answer: C) Denmark

60. What’s the name of the town in It’s a Wonderful Life?

• A) Bedford Falls
• B) Pleasantville
• C) Mapleton
• D) Riverwood
  Answer: A) Bedford Falls

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61. What fruit is traditionally placed in Christmas stockings?

• A) Apple
• B) Orange
• C) Pear
• D) Plum
  Answer: B) Orange

62. In The Christmas Chronicles, who plays Santa Claus?

• A) Kurt Russell
• B) Tim Allen
• C) Billy Bob Thornton
• D) Bruce Willis
  Answer: A) Kurt Russell

63. What’s the name of the department store in Elf?

• A) Macy’s
• B) Gimbels
• C) Bloomingdale’s
• D) Nordstrom
  Answer: B) Gimbels

64. What holiday drink is known as “milk punch”?

• A) Eggnog
• B) White Russian
• C) Peppermint Mocha
• D) Irish Cream
  Answer: A) Eggnog

65. What is the shape of the candy cane modeled after?

• A) A shepherd’s crook
• B) A Christmas tree
• C) A musical note
• D) Santa’s sleigh
  Answer: A) A shepherd’s crook

66. Which U.S. President established Christmas as a federal holiday?

• A) Abraham Lincoln
• B) Ulysses S. Grant
• C) George Washington
• D) Franklin D. Roosevelt
  Answer: B) Ulysses S. Grant

67. What’s the highest-grossing Christmas song in history?

• A) All I Want for Christmas Is You
• B) White Christmas
• C) Jingle Bell Rock
• D) Feliz Navidad
  Answer: B) White Christmas

68. What was the first Christmas movie ever made?

• A) A Christmas Carol (1910)
• B) The Night Before Christmas (1898)
• C) Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)
• D) It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
  Answer: B) The Night Before Christmas (1898)

69. How many reindeer does Santa traditionally have, including Rudolph?

• A) Eight
• B) Nine
• C) Ten
• D) Twelve
  Answer: B) Nine

70. In which European country is Silent Night said to have been written?

• A) Germany
• B) Austria
• C) Switzerland
• D) France
  Answer: B) Austria

71. What is the main setting of the movie Die Hard, often considered a Christmas movie?

• A) A shopping mall
• B) A bank
• C) Nakatomi Plaza
• D) An airport
  Answer: C) Nakatomi Plaza

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72. What is the name of the magical item Frosty the Snowman wears?

• A) A scarf
• B) A belt
• C) A top hat
• D) Gloves
  Answer: C) A top hat

73. In the song We Wish You a Merry Christmas, what kind of pudding is demanded?

• A) Rice pudding
• B) Figgy pudding
• C) Plum pudding
• D) Bread pudding
  Answer: B) Figgy pudding

74. Who narrated the classic 1966 TV special How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

• A) Boris Karloff
• B) James Earl Jones
• C) Burl Ives
• D) Fred Astaire
  Answer: A) Boris Karloff

75. What do the Peanuts gang use as their Christmas tree in A Charlie Brown Christmas?

• A) A tall pine tree
• B) A small, scraggly tree
• C) A fake plastic tree
• D) A wooden post
  Answer: B) A small, scraggly tree

76. What Christmas beverage is also known as “Wassail”?

• A) Mulled cider
• B) Eggnog
• C) Hot chocolate
• D) Spiced rum
  Answer: A) Mulled cider

77. In the movie Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy?

• A) Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
• B) Chocolate, marshmallows, sprinkles, and caramel
• C) Peppermint, fudge, gumdrops, and licorice
• D) Sugar, cookies, gingerbread, and soda
  Answer: A) Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup

78. What year was the song Jingle Bells written?

• A) 1840
• B) 1857
• C) 1901
• D) 1912
  Answer: B) 1857

79. What traditional Christmas decoration is made from evergreen branches?

• A) Garland
• B) Wreath
• C) Tinsel
• D) Ornaments
  Answer: B) Wreath

80. In the song Frosty the Snowman, what made Frosty come to life?

• A) A magical hat
• B) A carrot nose
• C) A wish from a child
• D) A Christmas miracle
  Answer: A) A magical hat

81. In the movie Love Actually, who performs the hilarious version of Love Is All Around?

• A) Billy Mack
• B) Jamie Bennett
• C) David the Prime Minister
• D) Sam the drummer
  Answer: A) Billy Mack

82. What is Santa’s wife’s first name traditionally known as?

• A) Carol
• B) Jessica
• C) Mary
• D) Mrs. Claus
  Answer: D) Mrs. Claus

83. What is traditionally placed at the top of a Christmas tree?

• A) Star
• B) Angel
• C) Ribbon
• D) Ornament
  Answer: A) Star

84. What do people in Japan often eat for Christmas dinner?

• A) Turkey
• B) KFC fried chicken
• C) Sushi
• D) Roast beef
  Answer: B) KFC fried chicken

85. What is the final line of A Visit from St. Nicholas (commonly known as The Night Before Christmas)?

• A) “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”
• B) “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a peaceful night!”
• C) “And they heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight!”
• D) “And to all, a joyful Christmas Eve night!”
  Answer: A) “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”

86. What is the opening line of It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

• A) “There’ll be parties for hosting…”
• B) “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”
• C) “With the kids jingle-belling…”
• D) “There’ll be much mistletoeing…”
  Answer: B) “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”

87. What animal is mentioned in the lyrics of The 12 Days of Christmas?

• A) Dove
• B) Swan
• C) Partridge
• D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above

88. What is the name of the traditional Mexican Christmas procession reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for a place to stay?

• A) Las Posadas
• B) Noche Buena
• C) La Fiesta
• D) El Camino
  Answer: A) Las Posadas

89. What is the most popular Christmas plant in the United States?

• A) Holly
• B) Poinsettia
• C) Ivy
• D) Mistletoe
  Answer: B) Poinsettia

90. In The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, what is the name of the Grinch’s home?

• A) Mount Crumpit
• B) Whoville Heights
• C) Grinch Peak
• D) Mount Whoville
  Answer: A) Mount Crumpit

91. What is the name of the holiday celebrated on December 26th by African Americans to honor their heritage?

• A) Kwanzaa
• B) Boxing Day
• C) Hanukkah
• D) Yule
  Answer: A) Kwanzaa

92. Which U.S. state grows the most Christmas trees?

• A) North Carolina
• B) Michigan
• C) Oregon
• D) Washington
  Answer: C) Oregon

93. What is the name of the train conductor in The Polar Express?

• A) Tom
• B) Chris
• C) Hero Boy
• D) He’s unnamed
  Answer: D) He’s unnamed

94. What fruit is traditionally associated with the Feast of St. Nicholas?

• A) Apple
• B) Orange
• C) Banana
• D) Pear
  Answer: B) Orange

95. What does Alvin want in the song The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)?

• A) A hula hoop
• B) A bicycle
• C) A puppy
• D) A dollhouse
  Answer: A) A hula hoop

96. What figure is traditionally placed in the center of a nativity scene?

• A) Mary
• B) Joseph
• C) Baby Jesus
• D) The Angel
  Answer: C) Baby Jesus

97. What is the original title of the poem The Night Before Christmas?

• A) A Visit from St. Nicholas
• B) Santa’s Christmas Eve
• C) The Story of Santa Claus
• D) Christmas Eve with Santa
  Answer: A) A Visit from St. Nicholas

98. In what year was the first Christmas card sent?

• A) 1836
• B) 1843
• C) 1855
• D) 1860
  Answer: B) 1843

99. What color is Santa’s belt traditionally depicted as?

• A) Red
• B) Black
• C) Gold
• D) Brown
  Answer: B) Black

100. What gift did Harry Potter receive for his first Christmas at Hogwarts?

• A) A wand
• B) An invisibility cloak
• C) A broomstick
• D) A pet owl
  Answer: B) An invisibility cloak

This collection of 100 Christmas quiz questions offers the perfect way to bring some holiday cheer to your celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, planning a festive office party, or simply looking for some holiday fun, these questions are sure to entertain and spark conversation.