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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