A lighthearted Christmas quiz to make you smile. Answers are at the end.
Question 1
Which country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?
- A. Germany
- B. Sweden
- C. England
Question 2
What was the first song ever broadcast from space?
- A. “Silent Night”
- B. “Jingle Bells”
- C. “Frosty the Snowman”
Question 3
What gift did the Little Drummer Boy give to the newborn Jesus?
- A. A lamb
- B. Gold
- C. A song
Question 4
In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Scrooge’s deceased business partner?
- A. Jacob Marley
- B. Bob Cratchit
- C. Fred
Question 5
In the movie Home Alone, where does the McCallister family go on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
- A. Paris
- B. Rome
- C. London
Question 6
Which U.S. state was the first to recognize Christmas as an official holiday?
- A. Alabama
- B. Virginia
- C. New York
Question 7
Who wrote the famous Christmas poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas?
- A. Clement Clarke Moore
- B. Washington Irving
- C. Edgar Allan Poe
Question 8
What is the most popular Christmas movie of all time, according to box office records?
- A. Home Alone
- B. Elf
- C. Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
Question 9
In which Gospel do we find the account of the angel announcing Jesus’ birth to shepherds?
- A. Matthew
- B. Luke
- C. John
Question 10
Who is the villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
- A. The Grinch
- B. Oogie Boogie
- C. Jack Skellington
Question 11
What was the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel in It’s a Wonderful Life?
- A. Alfred
- B. Clarence
- C. Harold
Question 12
Which reindeer is Rudolph’s father?
- A. Blitzen
- B. Prancer
- C. Donner
Question 13
What is the best-selling Christmas single of all time?
- A. “Last Christmas”
- B. “White Christmas”
- C. “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
Question 14
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch”?
- A. Mulled wine
- B. Eggnog
- C. Wassail
Question 15
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
- A. Max
- B. Charlie
- C. Spot
Question 16
Which department store is featured in Miracle on 34th Street?
- A. Bloomingdale’s
- B. Macy’s
- C. Sears
Question 17
What plant is associated with Christmas because of its red and green colors?
- A. Holly
- B. Poinsettia
- C. Mistletoe
Question 18
In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many total gifts are given by the end?
- A. 78
- B. 364
- C. 144
Question 19
What animated Christmas movie features a train bound for the North Pole?
- A. Frosty the Snowman
- B. Arthur Christmas
- C. The Polar Express
Question 20
Which Christmas character is known as “Kris Kringle”?
- A. Santa Claus
- B. St. Nicholas
- C. Frosty
Question 21
What is the name of the holiday celebrated on December 26 in many countries, including the UK and Canada?
- A. Boxing Day
- B. St. Stephen’s Day
- C. Epiphany
Question 22
Which classic Christmas song contains the lyrics, “In the meadow, we can build a snowman”?
- A. “Jingle Bells”
- B. “Let It Snow”
- C. “Winter Wonderland”
Question 23
In the movie Elf, what is the first rule in the Code of Elves?
- A. Treat every day like Christmas
- B. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear
- C. Always be kind
Question 24
Which biblical figures followed a star to find the baby Jesus?
- A. Shepherds
- B. Wise Men (Magi)
- C. Angels
Question 25
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, what does Charlie Brown set out to find for the Christmas play?
- A. A wreath
- B. A Christmas tree
- C. A Santa costume
Question 26
What is the name of the miserly character in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
- A. Scrooge
- B. The Grinch
- C. Ebenezer
Question 27
Who played the title role in the 2003 movie Bad Santa?
- A. Robin Williams
- B. Billy Bob Thornton
- C. Will Ferrell
Question 28
What Christmas tradition involves hanging a stocking over the fireplace?
- A. To invite Santa into the home
- B. To receive small gifts or treats
- C. To honor St. Nicholas
Question 29
Which of the following is a traditional Christmas dessert in England?
- A. Pumpkin pie
- B. Christmas pudding
- C. Fruitcake
Question 30
What is the opening line of the Christmas carol “O Holy Night”?
- A. “Silent night, holy night”
- B. “O holy night, the stars are brightly shining”
- C. “It came upon the midnight clear”
Answers
1 A, 2 B, 3 C, 4 A, 5 A, 6 A, 7 A, 8 C, 9 B, 10 B, 11 B, 12 C, 13 B, 14 B, 15 A, 16 B, 17 B, 18 B, 19 C, 20 A, 21 A, 22 C, 23 B, 24 B, 25 A, 26 B, 27 B, 28 B, 29 B, 30 B
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