Gather the family for 229 Christmas trivia questions for kids. Pick a round, read each question aloud, and check the answer underneath. The quiz covers Santa stories, carols, festive films, winter weather, food, decorations, and traditions in different places.
For more seasonal rounds, browse our holiday trivia guide.
Santa & His Workshop
- Q: What color is Santa’s famous suit?
A: Red and white - Q: What tasty snack do kids traditionally leave out for Santa in the USA?
A: Cookies and milk - Q: Which animals help Santa pull his sleigh?
A: Reindeer - Q: What cheerful laugh is Santa famous for?
A: “Ho, ho, ho!” - Q: What do you call Santa’s helpers who build toys?
A: Elves - Q: On which night does Santa deliver presents?
A: Christmas Eve - Q: What does Santa climb down to deliver gifts?
A: The chimney - Q: What item jingles on Santa’s sleigh?
A: Bells - Q: Santa’s list has two columns. What are they called?
A: Naughty and Nice
Rudolph & the Reindeer Crew
- Q: Which reindeer glows red at the tip of his nose?
A: Rudolph - Q: Which reindeer’s name starts with the same letter as “blizzard”?
A: Blitzen - Q: Which reindeer could also be the name of a sneaky fox?
A: Vixen - Q: Which reindeer is named after a space rock zooming across the sky?
A: Comet - Q: Which reindeer’s name rhymes with “basher”?
A: Dasher - Q: Which reindeer has a name that means “thunder” in German?
A: Donner - Q: Which reindeer’s name makes kids think of a flying love arrow?
A: Cupid - Q: Which reindeer has a name that also means someone who moves to music?
A: Dancer - Q: In which song do reindeer pause on the housetop?
A: “Up on the Housetop”
Christmas Songs & Carols
- Q: Which carol begins with “Silent night, holy night”?
A: “Silent Night” - Q: In “Jingle Bells,” what type of sleigh is mentioned?
A: A one-horse open sleigh - Q: What gift appears on the first day in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
A: A partridge in a pear tree - Q: Which carol includes “Glory to the newborn King”?
A: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” - Q: In the song about Rudolph, what game wouldn’t the others let him join?
A: Reindeer games - Q: Which carol invites you to “deck the halls with boughs of holly”?
A: “Deck the Halls” - Q: What drink is mentioned in “Here We Come A-Wassailing”?
A: Wassail - Q: Which song warns kids to “better watch out”?
A: “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” - Q: In “Frosty the Snowman,” what brings Frosty to life?
A: An old silk hat - Q: Which winter song mentions a snowman named Parson Brown?
A: “Winter Wonderland” - Q: What word follows “Fa-la-la-la-la” in “Deck the Halls”?
A: “La-la-la-la” - Q: Which song asks, “Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”
A: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” - Q: What color Christmas does Elvis sing about?
A: Blue - Q: Which carol has a drummer boy who “rum-pa-pum-pums”?
A: “The Little Drummer Boy” - Q: What song pictures a mommy kissing Santa Claus?
A: “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” - Q: In “Let It Snow,” what keeps the singer warm inside?
A: The fire - Q: Which carol invites you to “Come and behold Him”?
A: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” - Q: What animal pulls the sleigh in “Here Comes Santa Claus”?
A: Reindeer - Q: Which winter song invites you to take a sleigh ride together?
A: “Sleigh Ride” - Q: Which song says “Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer”?
A: “Christmas Time Is Here” - Q: What carol’s chorus is “Gloria in excelsis Deo”?
A: “Angels We Have Heard on High” - Q: Which pop song declares, “Last Christmas I gave you my heart”?
A: “Last Christmas” - Q: What carol tells of three ships sailing in on Christmas Day?
A: “I Saw Three Ships” - Q: In “Carol of the Bells,” the bells are described as what metal?
A: Silver - Q: Which song tells listeners to “Rock around the Christmas tree”?
A: “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” - Q: What carol features the line “Star of wonder, star of night”?
A: “We Three Kings” - Q: Which song do people sing with “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks”?
A: “Silver Bells” - Q: Which humorous song features a wish for “two front teeth”?
A: “All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth” - Q: Which song invites everyone to have a holly jolly Christmas?
A: “A Holly Jolly Christmas” - Q: Which carol asks, “Do you hear what I hear?”
A: “Do You Hear What I Hear?” - Q: What song says, “Simply having a wonderful Christmastime”?
A: “Wonderful Christmastime” - Q: In “Feliz Navidad,” what second language is used besides English?
A: Spanish - Q: Which carol tells the story of bells ringing on Christmas Day?
A: “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”
Festive Films & TV Specials
- Q: In “The Polar Express,” what item does the Conductor punch designs into?
A: Golden tickets - Q: What 1990 movie has burglars called the Wet Bandits?
A: “Home Alone” - Q: In “Elf,” what sweet sauce does Buddy pour on spaghetti?
A: Maple syrup - Q: Who tries to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville?
A: The Grinch - Q: In “Frosty the Snowman,” what makes Frosty melt?
A: A warm greenhouse - Q: What 1965 TV special shows Charlie Brown searching for Christmas meaning?
A: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” - Q: Which reindeer stars in a stop-motion Christmas special that first aired in 1964?
A: Rudolph - Q: Which movie features a lamp shaped like a leg as a “major award”?
A: “A Christmas Story” - Q: In “The Santa Clause,” what turns Scott Calvin into Santa?
A: Putting on Santa’s suit - Q: In “Arthur Christmas,” what is the name of Santa’s high-tech sleigh?
A: S-1 - Q: What animated special features the Island of Misfit Toys?
A: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” - Q: In “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” who sings “Put One Foot in Front of the Other”?
A: The Winter Warlock - Q: Which Grinch movie stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of the Grinch?
A: “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018) - Q: Which animated Christmas film features three Mickey Mouse holiday stories?
A: “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas” - Q: In the 2000 live-action film, who befriends the Grinch?
A: Cindy Lou Who - Q: Which film shows a boy convinced a department-store Santa is real at Macy’s?
A: “Miracle on 34th Street” - Q: What stop-motion movie tells how Jack Skellington discovers Christmas Town?
A: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” - Q: Which Netflix film follows siblings who hitch a ride in Santa’s sleigh?
A: “The Christmas Chronicles” - Q: In “Prancer,” what kind of animal does Jessica believe she’s caring for?
A: A reindeer - Q: In “Elf,” what is rule number one in the Code of Elves?
A: Treat every day like Christmas - Q: Which Muppet plays Bob Cratchit in “The Muppet Christmas Carol”?
A: Kermit the Frog - Q: Which Peanuts character directs the Christmas play?
A: Charlie Brown - Q: Which Frozen short centers on finding family traditions?
A: “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” - Q: In “Rise of the Guardians,” what color coat does North (Santa) wear?
A: Red with fur trim - Q: In “Elf,” which city does Buddy travel to from the North Pole?
A: New York City - Q: Which stop-motion special tells of Heat and Snow Misers battling over weather?
A: “The Year Without a Santa Claus” - Q: What is the name of the donkey at the center of the animated film “The Star”?
A: Bo
Nativity & Religious Traditions
- Q: In which town was Jesus born?
A: Bethlehem - Q: Which precious metal is one of the gifts traditionally associated with the Wise Men?
A: Gold - Q: How many Wise Men are traditionally shown visiting Jesus?
A: Three - Q: What was Jesus’ mother’s name?
A: Mary - Q: What animal is often pictured near the manger chewing hay?
A: A donkey - Q: Who told Mary she would have a special baby?
A: The angel Gabriel - Q: Who ordered the census that sent Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem?
A: Caesar Augustus - Q: What guided the Wise Men to baby Jesus?
A: The Star of Bethlehem - Q: Which humble workers heard angels singing in the sky?
A: Shepherds - Q: What does the word “Emmanuel” mean?
A: God with us - Q: On what date do many Christians celebrate Jesus’ birth?
A: December 25 - Q: What season of preparation comes before Christmas?
A: Advent - Q: What color candle is lit first on many Advent wreaths?
A: Purple - Q: What does the word “Noel” mean?
A: Christmas or birth - Q: Which country started the Nativity-scene tradition with St. Francis?
A: Italy - Q: What instrument did the Little Drummer Boy play?
A: A drum - Q: In Spanish-speaking countries, what is Christmas Eve called?
A: Nochebuena - Q: In many Western churches, what January 6 holiday recalls the Wise Men’s visit?
A: Epiphany - Q: What Christmas plant is known for its bright red bracts?
A: Poinsettia - Q: Which Latin phrase in a carol means “Glory to God in the highest”?
A: “Gloria in excelsis Deo” - Q: What saint known for giving to the poor inspired Santa Claus?
A: Saint Nicholas - Q: Which country celebrates Simbang Gabi, nine dawn masses before Christmas?
A: The Philippines - Q: Which candle on the Advent wreath is pink?
A: The third candle (Gaudete Sunday) - Q: What late-night service welcomes Christmas Day?
A: Midnight Mass - Q: What carol contains “Born is the King of Israel”?
A: “The First Noel” - Q: What word shouted at Christmas means “Praise the Lord”?
A: Hallelujah - Q: In many Western Christian traditions, what date is St. Stephen’s Day?
A: December 26 - Q: Who served as Jesus’ earthly father?
A: Joseph
Winter Wonderland
- Q: What frozen white precipitation often blankets the ground in winter?
A: Snow - Q: How many points does a classic star-shaped snowflake have?
A: Six - Q: What icy sculptures hang from roofs after partial snow melt?
A: Icicles - Q: What vehicle glides over snow on two long runners?
A: A sled - Q: What game involves throwing packed snow at friends?
A: A snowball fight - Q: What is the term for a carrot-nosed figure built from snow?
A: A snowman - Q: Which frozen sport is played with sticks, skates, and a puck?
A: Ice hockey - Q: What do you call slippery frozen rain that coats trees?
A: Freezing rain - Q: What snow vehicle is also called a “snow machine”?
A: Snowmobile - Q: What colorful lights sometimes dance across polar skies?
A: The Northern Lights - Q: What bird with tuxedo colors loves the Antarctic?
A: Penguin - Q: What winter sport uses poles and skinny skis across flat snow?
A: Cross-country skiing - Q: Which giant bear digs snowy dens for newborn cubs?
A: Polar bear - Q: What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?
A: 32 °F - Q: What do meteorologists call a snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility?
A: A blizzard - Q: What covering keeps your hands warm while making snow angels?
A: Mittens - Q: What do you sprinkle on sidewalks to melt ice?
A: Salt - Q: What knitted accessory warms your neck?
A: A scarf - Q: What is a stoat called when its coat turns white for winter?
A: Ermine - Q: What special footwear lets you walk on deep snow?
A: Snowshoes - Q: Which Olympic sport slides stones on ice toward a target?
A: Curling - Q: What snow shape is made by lying down and waving arms and legs?
A: A snow angel - Q: What do we call a brief burst of light snowfall?
A: A snow flurry - Q: What frozen water sport uses a metal blade under each foot?
A: Ice skating - Q: What do you call water that freezes into a see-through layer on ponds?
A: Ice - Q: Which arctic whale has a tusk like a unicorn horn?
A: Narwhal - Q: What winter month hosts the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere?
A: December - Q: Which constellation contains the star Betelgeuse and is visible in winter?
A: Orion - Q: What frozen treat is made by pouring maple syrup on snow?
A: Maple taffy - Q: What is the name for ice crystals that grow on windows in fancy patterns?
A: Frost - Q: What big cat with a spotted white coat is called the “ghost of the mountain”?
A: Snow leopard - Q: About how far can an owl turn its head?
A: Up to about 270 degrees Source - Q: What do road crews spread besides salt to improve tire traction?
A: Sand - Q: What term describes how cold it feels when wind speeds heat loss from skin?
A: Wind chill - Q: What warm chocolate drink is a popular treat after sledding?
A: Hot cocoa
Festive Food & Treats
- Q: What striped minty candy is curved like a shepherd’s staff?
A: Candy cane - Q: What creamy drink, often topped with nutmeg, is popular at Christmas?
A: Eggnog - Q: What round fruit is traditionally placed in the toe of stockings?
A: An orange - Q: What spicy cookie man might run away shouting, “Catch me if you can”?
A: Gingerbread man - Q: What pie filled with dried fruit is a British classic?
A: Mince pie - Q: What reindeer-friendly vegetable do kids leave beside cookies?
A: Carrots - Q: Which dessert rolls up and looks like a log?
A: Yule log cake - Q: What nut roasted on an open fire stars in a popular song?
A: Chestnut - Q: What drink is made from apples and served hot with cinnamon?
A: Mulled cider - Q: Which chewy candies often decorate gingerbread roofs?
A: Gumdrops - Q: What steamed British dessert made with dried fruit is also called plum pudding?
A: Christmas pudding - Q: What German fruit bread dusted with sugar is eaten at Christmas?
A: Stollen - Q: What crispy treat shaped like a snowflake is fried then sugared?
A: Rosette cookie - Q: Which spicy flavor makes gingerbread “gingery”?
A: Ginger - Q: What bright red sauce is served with turkey?
A: Cranberry sauce - Q: What colorful bits stick to your tongue after sugar cookies?
A: Sprinkles - Q: What Italian Christmas cake is tall, fluffy, and full of fruit?
A: Panettone - Q: What colorful candy melts into stained-glass window cookies?
A: Crushed hard candies - Q: What shiny hard candy folds like a ribbon?
A: Ribbon candy - Q: What German spice cookie name means “pepper nuts”?
A: Pfeffernüsse - Q: Which crunchy Italian cookie has a name meaning “twice-baked”?
A: Biscotti - Q: What dairy topping finishes hot chocolate with a swirl?
A: Whipped cream
Decorations & Symbols
- Q: What evergreen tree is decorated with lights and ornaments?
A: Christmas tree - Q: What shiny band is wrapped around a tree like a sparkling snake?
A: Tinsel - Q: Which two traditional colors dominate Christmas décor?
A: Red and green - Q: What five-pointed object often tops the tree?
A: A star - Q: What spiky green plant do people kiss under?
A: Mistletoe - Q: What big air-filled yard decoration glows at night?
A: Inflatable Santa - Q: What sparkling strings are hung outside houses?
A: Christmas lights - Q: What decoration can you shake to make tiny fake snowflakes swirl?
A: A snow globe - Q: What tree topper is shaped like a winged figure?
A: Angel - Q: What foot-shaped decoration hangs from mantels?
A: Christmas stocking - Q: Classic glass ornaments are also called what?
A: Baubles - Q: What circular greenery is hung on doors?
A: Wreath - Q: What tiny lights shaped like icicles hang from roofs?
A: Icicle lights - Q: What ribbon curls when scraped with scissors?
A: Curling ribbon - Q: What small band of bells is strapped to a horse’s harness?
A: Sleigh bells - Q: What wooden toy soldier is a classic decoration?
A: Nutcracker - Q: What metal hook holds ornaments to branches?
A: Ornament hook - Q: What fabric circle hides the tree stand?
A: Tree skirt - Q: Straw ornaments called Julbock feature which animal?
A: Goat - Q: In a 24-door Advent calendar, which date is behind the final door?
A: December 24 - Q: What delicate décor is cut from folded paper?
A: Paper snowflake - Q: What small model vehicle sometimes circles the base of a Christmas tree?
A: A model train - Q: What classic garland strings popcorn and cranberries?
A: Popcorn garland - Q: What fluffy material looks like snow under villages?
A: Cotton batting - Q: What scented ornament can be made by drying citrus slices?
A: Dried orange slice - Q: What soft toy elf sits on a shelf to “watch” children?
A: Elf on the Shelf
Around-the-World Traditions
- Q: In which country do some children leave hay in their shoes for Sinterklaas?
A: The Netherlands - Q: Which country celebrates Las Posadas with nine nights of processions?
A: Mexico - Q: In which country did a KFC Christmas campaign help make fried chicken a holiday tradition?
A: Japan Source - Q: What season is it during Christmas in Australia?
A: Summer - Q: Which Icelandic creature, Jólakötturinn, prowls for kids without new clothes?
A: The Yule Cat - Q: What star-shaped Christmas lantern is popular in the Philippines?
A: A parol Source - Q: Which gift-giving figure visits Italian children around Epiphany in January?
A: La Befana - Q: Which British tradition involves cracking paper tubes with jokes and crowns?
A: Christmas crackers - Q: In which country does the giant straw Gävle Goat appear each Christmas?
A: Sweden - Q: What quiet place do many Finnish families visit on Christmas Eve?
A: A cemetery - Q: In France, what is Father Christmas called?
A: Père Noël - Q: What silver coin hidden in UK Christmas pudding brings luck?
A: A sixpence - Q: In Austria, what horned creature scares naughty kids?
A: Krampus - Q: Greek children sing carols called “kalanda” while shaking what?
A: Little metal triangles - Q: Which country’s festive folk figures are 13 mischievous Yule Lads?
A: Iceland - Q: What is the nickname for the biggest prize in Spain’s Christmas lottery?
A: El Gordo - Q: In Ukraine, what lucky decoration looks like a spider web?
A: A spider web ornament - Q: What Danish rice dessert hides one whole almond?
A: Risalamande - Q: How do people in Spain say “Merry Christmas”?
A: “Feliz Navidad” - Q: What Polish Christmas Eve supper features 12 courses?
A: Wigilia - Q: Which Canadian province is known for Christmas mummering?
A: Newfoundland and Labrador - Q: What Jamaican street parade with drums is held on Boxing Day?
A: Jonkonnu - Q: On what Gregorian-calendar date do some Orthodox Christians using the Julian calendar celebrate Christmas?
A: January 7 Source - Q: Which cartoon duck is a Swedish TV Christmas Eve staple?
A: Donald Duck - Q: In a Czech Christmas tradition, what object is tossed over a shoulder to predict marriage?
A: A shoe - Q: In which country might a Māori family cook a Christmas feast in a hāngī earth oven?
A: New Zealand
Just-for-Fun Holiday Facts
- Q: Which Christmas song did the Gemini 6 astronauts play in space in 1965?
A: “Jingle Bells” Source - Q: Which soft-drink company’s 1930s ads helped popularize a jolly image of Santa?
A: Coca-Cola Source - Q: How many reindeer names end with the letter “r”?
A: Four - Q: Which North American defense organization tracks Santa’s journey each Christmas Eve?
A: NORAD Source - Q: How many ghosts visit Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”?
A: Four - Q: What is the day after Christmas called in the UK?
A: Boxing Day - Q: In the Australian song “Six White Boomers,” what animals pull Santa’s sleigh?
A: Kangaroos - Q: How do Hawaiians say “Merry Christmas”?
A: Mele Kalikimaka - Q: Which 1996 toy caused holiday shopping chaos?
A: Tickle Me Elmo - Q: What Canadian postal code can children use when writing to Santa?
A: H0H 0H0 Source - Q: What is the Grinch’s dog’s name?
A: Max - Q: Which European country is widely associated with the decorated Christmas tree tradition?
A: Germany Source - Q: How many reindeer names start with the letter “D”?
A: Three (Dasher, Dancer, Donner) - Q: What Chipmunks Christmas single hit #1 in 1958?
A: “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)” Source
Ellie Simons creates and edits Random Trivia. She researches trivia using primary and authoritative sources whenever possible and is currently reviewing the site's older trivia library for accuracy, clarity, and playability. Read more on the About page.
Explore more rounds in our Kids trivia collection.
About this quiz
Site editor: Ellie Simons. Read our Trivia Methodology to learn how questions are researched and updated. Page last updated: . Report an error.