The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than with some fun and engaging Christmas trivia questions? Whether you're planning a family gathering, a classroom activity, or just looking for a way to entertain the kids, these trivia questions will bring smiles, laughter, and a sprinkle of holiday magic.

So grab a cup of hot cocoa, gather the little ones and get started with these fun Christmas trivia questions.

Easy Christmas Trivia Questions

1. What color is Santa’s suit?

• Answer: Red

2. How many reindeer does Santa have and can you name them all?

• Answer: Nine. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner,  Blitzen and Rudolph (the most famous one with the red nose)

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

• Answer: A button

4. What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?

• Answer: A star or an angel

5. What does Santa Claus say when he laughs?

• Answer: Ho, ho, ho!

6. Where does Santa Claus live?

• Answer: The North Pole

7. What do you leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?

• Answer: Cookies and milk

8. What is the name of the red-nosed reindeer?

• Answer: Rudolph

9. What is hung by the fireplace for Santa to fill with gifts?

• Answer: Stockings

10. What do elves make in Santa’s workshop?

• Answer: Toys

Medium Christmas Trivia Questions

11. Who wrote the story "A Christmas Carol"?

• Answer: Charles Dickens

12. What is the name of the Grinch's dog?

• Answer: Max

13. Which popular Christmas beverage is also called "milk punch"?

• Answer: Eggnog

14. What plant is traditionally kissed under at Christmas?

• Answer: Mistletoe

15. In the song "Jingle Bells," what is fun to ride in?

• Answer: A one-horse open sleigh

16. What Christmas decoration is made from a circular evergreen branch?

• Answer: A wreath

17. What do you call the little people who help Santa make toys?

• Answer: Elves

18. Which country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree originate from?

• Answer: Germany

19. What is the name of the ballet performed during Christmas?

• Answer: The Nutcracker

20. What was the first company to use Santa Claus in an advertisement?

• Answer: Coca-Cola

Challenging Christmas Trivia Questions

21. How many ghosts appear in "A Christmas Carol"?

• Answer: Four (Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future)

22. What is the most popular Christmas play of all time?

• Answer: A Christmas Carol

23. What traditional Christmas carol was the first song ever broadcast from space?

• Answer: "Jingle Bells"

24. What is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel in "It’s a Wonderful Life"?

• Answer: Clarence

25. Which reindeer is known for its shiny red nose?

• Answer: Rudolph

26. In which Christmas movie does a boy get left home alone and has to defend his house from burglars?

• Answer: Home Alone

27. In the 12 Days of Christmas, what gift is given on the seventh day?

• Answer: Seven swans a-swimming

28. What do you traditionally put in a Christmas cracker?

• Answer: A paper hat, a joke, and a small gift

29. Which country has a tradition of filling children’s shoes with treats on December 5th?

• Answer: The Netherlands

30. In the movie "Elf," what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?

• Answer: Treat every day like Christmas

Fun Facts About Christmas

Let’s sprinkle in some fun facts about Christmas that will add a bit of sparkle to your trivia game!

• Did you know? The world’s largest Christmas present is the Statue of Liberty, given by France to the USA in 1886.
• Fascinating fact: The first artificial Christmas tree was made in Germany and was constructed using dyed goose feathers.
• Fun trivia: “Jingle Bells” was originally written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas!
• Surprise tidbit: In Japan, a traditional Christmas dinner is a feast from KFC. It’s so popular that you need to place your order weeks in advance.
• Cute info: The tradition of leaving cookies and milk for Santa started in the United States during the Great Depression, as a way for parents to encourage generosity in their children.

Interactive Christmas Trivia Games

Looking to make your Christmas trivia a bit more interactive? Here are some fun game ideas:

1. Trivia Tree: Create a trivia tree by writing each question on a small card and hanging it on a mini Christmas tree. Kids can take turns picking a question from the tree and answering it. For every correct answer, they can hang a mini ornament or candy cane on the tree.

2. Trivia Relay: Divide the kids into teams. Each team takes turns answering questions. For every correct answer, a team member gets to add a piece to a festive puzzle. The first team to complete their puzzle wins a prize!

3. Santa’s Sack: Fill a sack with small gifts or candy. Each time a child answers a question correctly, they get to reach into Santa’s sack and pull out a treat. This adds an element of surprise and excitement to the game.

4. Christmas Bingo: Create bingo cards with answers to trivia questions instead of numbers. As you read out the questions, kids mark the answers on their bingo cards. The first one to get a bingo wins a special Christmas prize.

These Christmas trivia questions and answers are perfect for kids of all ages. Trivia games are a wonderful way to bring family and friends together for some friendly competition, and create lasting holiday memories.

Whether you’re playing around the dinner table, in the classroom, or at a holiday party, these questions will keep everyone entertained and filled with the joy of the season.