100 Christmas Trivia Multiple Choice Questions With Answers

Ready for some Christmas trivia multiple choice fun? This collection includes 100 questions with four answer options covering Christmas movies, music, traditions, food, Santa, history, and holiday customs around the world. Start with the easy round, challenge the movie experts, or save the hardest questions for the end. Every question includes the correct answer so you can play immediately.

100 Christmas Trivia Multiple Choice Questions With Answers

The full collection is divided into ten rounds of ten questions. Use one section for a quick Christmas activity or combine several categories for a complete holiday trivia game.

  • Questions 1–10: Easy Christmas Trivia
  • Questions 11–20: Christmas Traditions and Decorations
  • Questions 21–30: Santa Claus and Reindeer
  • Questions 31–40: Christmas Songs and Carols
  • Questions 41–50: Christmas Movies and TV
  • Questions 51–60: Christmas Food and Drinks
  • Questions 61–70: Christmas Around the World
  • Questions 71–80: Christmas History and Literature
  • Questions 81–90: Winter and Festive Nature
  • Questions 91–100: Hard and Tricky Christmas Trivia

Easy Christmas Trivia Questions — 1–10

  1. On which date is Christmas Day celebrated in many countries?
    1. December 24
    2. December 25
    3. December 26
    4. December 31

Answer: B. December 25.

  1. What type of tree is commonly used as a Christmas tree?
    1. Evergreen tree
    2. Palm tree
    3. Apple tree
    4. Cherry tree

Answer: A. Evergreen tree.

  1. Which color is most commonly associated with Santa Claus's modern suit?
    1. Blue
    2. Green
    3. Red
    4. Purple

Answer: C. Red.

  1. Which plant is traditionally hung so people can kiss beneath it?
    1. Holly
    2. Poinsettia
    3. Ivy
    4. Mistletoe

Answer: D. Mistletoe.

  1. What is the day before Christmas Day called?
    1. Christmas Eve
    2. Boxing Eve
    3. Advent Day
    4. Yule Morning

Answer: A. Christmas Eve.

  1. Which reindeer is famous for having a red nose?
    1. Dasher
    2. Rudolph
    3. Comet
    4. Blitzen

Answer: B. Rudolph.

  1. What is traditionally placed on top of many Christmas trees?
    1. A pumpkin
    2. A bell only
    3. A star or angel
    4. A stocking

Answer: C. A star or angel.

  1. Boxing Day is traditionally observed on which date?
    1. December 23
    2. December 24
    3. December 25
    4. December 26

Answer: D. December 26.

  1. Which red-leaved plant is strongly associated with Christmas?
    1. Poinsettia
    2. Lavender
    3. Sunflower
    4. Orchid

Answer: A. Poinsettia.

  1. How many days are named in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
    1. Eight
    2. Ten
    3. Twelve
    4. Twenty-five

Answer: C. Twelve.

Christmas Traditions and Decorations — 11–20

  1. The modern Christmas tree tradition has particularly strong historical connections with which region?
    1. German-speaking Europe
    2. Ancient Australia
    3. South America only
    4. Antarctica

Answer: A. German-speaking Europe.

  1. What were some early Christmas tinsel decorations made from?
    1. Rubber
    2. Silver
    3. Cotton
    4. Clay

Answer: B. Silver.

  1. Which item is traditionally lit during Advent as Christmas approaches?
    1. Fireworks
    2. Paper lanterns only
    3. Candles
    4. Bonfires only

Answer: C. Candles.

  1. Which Christmas decoration is traditionally circular and often made with evergreen branches?
    1. Stocking
    2. Cracker
    3. Garland
    4. Wreath

Answer: D. Wreath.

  1. Which Christmas tradition often involves opening a small numbered door each day before Christmas?
    1. Advent calendar
    2. Yule log
    3. Christmas cracker
    4. Caroling book

Answer: A. Advent calendar.

  1. Christmas crackers became especially popular in which country?
    1. Brazil
    2. England
    3. Thailand
    4. Egypt

Answer: B. England.

  1. What is commonly placed inside a Christmas cracker?
    1. A full meal
    2. A candle only
    3. A small gift, joke, or paper crown
    4. A Christmas tree seedling

Answer: C. A small gift, joke, or paper crown.

  1. What were some early artificial Christmas trees made from?
    1. Marble
    2. Ice
    3. Leather
    4. Dyed goose feathers

Answer: D. Dyed goose feathers.

  1. Which plant is often used in Christmas decorations because of its glossy leaves and red berries?
    1. Holly
    2. Bamboo
    3. Cactus
    4. Fern

Answer: A. Holly.

  1. The “X” in “Xmas” comes from which Greek letter?
    1. Alpha
    2. Chi
    3. Omega
    4. Delta

Answer: B. Chi.

Santa Claus and Reindeer — 21–30

  1. Santa Claus traditions are partly inspired by which historical figure?
    1. St. Patrick
    2. St. George
    3. St. Nicholas
    4. St. Valentine

Answer: C. St. Nicholas.

  1. St. Nicholas is traditionally remembered as a bishop of which ancient city?
    1. Rome
    2. Paris
    3. London
    4. Myra

Answer: D. Myra.

  1. The name “Santa Claus” was influenced by which Dutch name?
    1. Sinterklaas
    2. Kris Kringle
    3. Father Time
    4. Krampus

Answer: A. Sinterklaas.

  1. How many reindeer are named in the classic 1823 poem commonly known as “'Twas the Night Before Christmas”?
    1. Six
    2. Eight
    3. Nine
    4. Twelve

Answer: B. Eight.

  1. Which of these is one of Santa's eight reindeer named in the classic poem?
    1. Rudolph
    2. Olive
    3. Dasher
    4. Snowball

Answer: C. Dasher.

  1. Which famous reindeer was created later than the original group of eight?
    1. Prancer
    2. Comet
    3. Vixen
    4. Rudolph

Answer: D. Rudolph.

  1. Who created the character Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
    1. Robert L. May
    2. Charles Dickens
    3. Dr. Seuss
    4. Hans Christian Andersen

Answer: A. Robert L. May.

  1. Where does modern Christmas folklore often say Santa lives?
    1. South Pole
    2. North Pole
    3. Equator
    4. Sahara Desert

Answer: B. North Pole.

  1. Which organization is famous for its annual Santa-tracking tradition?
    1. NASA
    2. UNESCO
    3. NORAD
    4. FIFA

Answer: C. NORAD.

  1. What do children traditionally hang for Santa to fill with small gifts in some cultures?
    1. Umbrellas
    2. Scarves
    3. Gloves
    4. Stockings

Answer: D. Stockings.

Christmas Songs and Carols — 31–40

  1. What was “Jingle Bells” originally published as?
    1. One Horse Open Sleigh
    2. Winter Bells
    3. Christmas Sleigh
    4. Snowy Night

Answer: A. One Horse Open Sleigh.

  1. Which country is associated with the origin of “Silent Night”?
    1. France
    2. Austria
    3. Canada
    4. Spain

Answer: B. Austria.

  1. Who wrote “White Christmas”?
    1. Bing Crosby
    2. George Gershwin
    3. Irving Berlin
    4. Cole Porter

Answer: C. Irving Berlin.

  1. How many golden rings appear in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
    1. Three
    2. Four
    3. Six
    4. Five

Answer: D. Five.

  1. “Feliz Navidad” means what in English?
    1. Merry Christmas
    2. Happy New Year
    3. Good Morning
    4. Happy Easter

Answer: A. Merry Christmas.

  1. Who recorded “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
    1. Celine Dion
    2. Mariah Carey
    3. Whitney Houston
    4. Madonna

Answer: B. Mariah Carey.

  1. Which Christmas song begins with a request to decorate the halls?
    1. Silent Night
    2. O Holy Night
    3. Deck the Halls
    4. White Christmas

Answer: C. Deck the Halls.

  1. Which carol is also known by the Latin title “Adeste Fideles”?
    1. Joy to the World
    2. Away in a Manger
    3. The First Noel
    4. O Come, All Ye Faithful

Answer: D. O Come, All Ye Faithful.

  1. Which singer is especially associated with the classic recording of “White Christmas”?
    1. Bing Crosby
    2. Elvis Presley
    3. Frank Sinatra
    4. Nat King Cole

Answer: A. Bing Crosby.

  1. Which song tells the story of a reindeer with a glowing nose?
    1. Winter Wonderland
    2. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
    3. Silver Bells
    4. Little Drummer Boy

Answer: B. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

If your group enjoys guessing festive music, turn the next round into a lyric challenge with these Fill in the Blank Christmas songs.

Christmas Movies and TV — 41–50

  1. In which year was the original Home Alone released?
    1. 1985
    2. 1988
    3. 1990
    4. 1994

Answer: C. 1990.

  1. Where is Kevin's family traveling in the first Home Alone movie?
    1. Rome
    2. London
    3. New York
    4. Paris

Answer: D. Paris.

  1. Who plays Buddy in Elf?
    1. Will Ferrell
    2. Jim Carrey
    3. Tom Hanks
    4. Steve Carell

Answer: A. Will Ferrell.

  1. What is the name of the central character in A Christmas Carol?
    1. Oliver Twist
    2. Ebenezer Scrooge
    3. David Copperfield
    4. Fagin

Answer: B. Ebenezer Scrooge.

  1. Who is the main character in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
    1. Oogie Boogie
    2. Zero
    3. Jack Skellington
    4. Victor Frankenstein

Answer: C. Jack Skellington.

  1. Which children's author created the Grinch?
    1. Roald Dahl
    2. Lewis Carroll
    3. Eric Carle
    4. Dr. Seuss

Answer: D. Dr. Seuss.

  1. Which Christmas film features George Bailey?
    1. It's a Wonderful Life
    2. Elf
    3. The Santa Clause
    4. Home Alone

Answer: A. It's a Wonderful Life.

  1. The Polar Express is based on a book by which author?
    1. Dr. Seuss
    2. Chris Van Allsburg
    3. Roald Dahl
    4. E. B. White

Answer: B. Chris Van Allsburg.

  1. Which Peanuts Christmas special first aired in 1965?
    1. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
    2. Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales
    3. A Charlie Brown Christmas
    4. Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!

Answer: C. A Charlie Brown Christmas.

  1. The original Miracle on 34th Street was released in which decade?
    1. 1920s
    2. 1930s
    3. 1960s
    4. 1940s

Answer: D. 1940s.

Christmas Food and Drinks — 51–60

  1. Which Italian sweet bread is strongly associated with Christmas?
    1. Panettone
    2. Baguette
    3. Pita
    4. Ciabatta only

Answer: A. Panettone.

  1. What is traditional marzipan mainly made from?
    1. Potatoes and salt
    2. Almonds and sugar
    3. Rice and honey
    4. Chocolate and oats

Answer: B. Almonds and sugar.

  1. Which Christmas dessert is traditionally shaped like a log?
    1. Fruit tart
    2. Panettone
    3. Bûche de Noël
    4. Mince pie

Answer: C. Bûche de Noël.

  1. Which ingredient traditionally gives gingerbread its name?
    1. Vanilla
    2. Chocolate
    3. Mint
    4. Ginger

Answer: D. Ginger.

  1. Which festive drink traditionally contains eggs and dairy?
    1. Eggnog
    2. Lemonade
    3. Cola
    4. Espresso

Answer: A. Eggnog.

  1. Mince pies are especially associated with Christmas in which country?
    1. Japan
    2. United Kingdom
    3. Brazil
    4. Thailand

Answer: B. United Kingdom.

  1. Which fruit is commonly dried and used in traditional fruitcake?
    1. Watermelon
    2. Coconut only
    3. Raisins
    4. Cucumber

Answer: C. Raisins.

  1. What shape is the traditional candy cane?
    1. Triangle
    2. Circle
    3. Square
    4. Curved hook

Answer: D. Curved hook.

  1. Which spice is commonly used in gingerbread?
    1. Cinnamon
    2. Mustard
    3. Garlic
    4. Black pepper only

Answer: A. Cinnamon.

  1. Which festive dessert traditionally contains dried or candied fruit?
    1. Plain rice cake
    2. Fruitcake
    3. Cheeseburger
    4. Crepe only

Answer: B. Fruitcake.

Christmas Around the World — 61–70

  1. Las Posadas is a Christmas-season tradition strongly associated with which country?
    1. Norway
    2. Japan
    3. Mexico
    4. India

Answer: C. Mexico.

  1. St. Lucia Day is traditionally celebrated on which date?
    1. December 1
    2. December 6
    3. December 24
    4. December 13

Answer: D. December 13.

  1. Sinterklaas traditions are especially associated with which country?
    1. Netherlands
    2. Argentina
    3. China
    4. Egypt

Answer: A. Netherlands.

  1. Christmas takes place during which season in Australia?
    1. Winter
    2. Summer
    3. Autumn
    4. Spring

Answer: B. Summer.

  1. Simbang Gabi is a Christmas-season tradition associated with which country?
    1. Canada
    2. Finland
    3. Philippines
    4. Morocco

Answer: C. Philippines.

  1. Christmas markets have especially strong traditions in which part of Europe?
    1. The Mediterranean islands only
    2. Iceland only
    3. Portugal only
    4. Central Europe

Answer: D. Central Europe.

  1. Bethlehem is located in which broad region?
    1. Middle East
    2. South America
    3. Scandinavia
    4. Southern Africa

Answer: A. Middle East.

  1. Which country is especially associated with the festive bread called panettone?
    1. Germany
    2. Italy
    3. Mexico
    4. Ireland

Answer: B. Italy.

  1. Which country is home to the city of Rovaniemi, often marketed as the hometown of Santa Claus?
    1. Denmark
    2. Sweden
    3. Finland
    4. Poland

Answer: C. Finland.

  1. Christmas Island is an external territory of which country?
    1. Canada
    2. United Kingdom
    3. New Zealand
    4. Australia

Answer: D. Australia.

Christmas History and Literature — 71–80

  1. Who wrote A Christmas Carol?
    1. Charles Dickens
    2. William Shakespeare
    3. Jane Austen
    4. Oscar Wilde

Answer: A. Charles Dickens.

  1. In which year was A Christmas Carol first published?
    1. 1776
    2. 1843
    3. 1901
    4. 1925

Answer: B. 1843.

  1. Which character is Tiny Tim's father in A Christmas Carol?
    1. Jacob Marley
    2. Fred
    3. Bob Cratchit
    4. Fezziwig

Answer: C. Bob Cratchit.

  1. The poem commonly known as “'Twas the Night Before Christmas” was first published in which year?
    1. 1723
    2. 1923
    3. 1873
    4. 1823

Answer: D. 1823.

  1. The first commercial Christmas card is associated with which country?
    1. Britain
    2. Brazil
    3. Japan
    4. Canada

Answer: A. Britain.

  1. Which Victorian royal helped popularize the Christmas tree in Britain?
    1. King Henry VIII
    2. Prince Albert
    3. King George I
    4. Prince John

Answer: B. Prince Albert.

  1. Christmas became a U.S. federal holiday in which year?
    1. 1776
    2. 1843
    3. 1870
    4. 1914

Answer: C. 1870.

  1. Who is Scrooge's deceased business partner in A Christmas Carol?
    1. Tiny Tim
    2. Bob Cratchit
    3. Fezziwig
    4. Jacob Marley

Answer: D. Jacob Marley.

  1. Which author wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas!?
    1. Dr. Seuss
    2. Charles Dickens
    3. C. S. Lewis
    4. J. R. R. Tolkien

Answer: A. Dr. Seuss.

  1. Which famous ballet is commonly performed during the Christmas season?
    1. Swan Lake only
    2. The Nutcracker
    3. Giselle
    4. Don Quixote

Answer: B. The Nutcracker.

Winter and Festive Nature — 81–90

  1. Reindeer and caribou belong to which relationship?
    1. They are completely unrelated animals
    2. One is a bird and one is a mammal
    3. They are the same species
    4. One is a fish

Answer: C. They are the same species.

  1. Which statement about female reindeer is correct?
    1. They cannot walk on snow
    2. They are not mammals
    3. They never live in cold climates
    4. They can grow antlers

Answer: D. They can grow antlers.

  1. What are snowflakes primarily made of?
    1. Ice crystals
    2. Salt
    3. Sand
    4. Frozen oxygen only

Answer: A. Ice crystals.

  1. Christmas occurs during which season in the Northern Hemisphere?
    1. Summer
    2. Winter
    3. Spring
    4. Autumn

Answer: B. Winter.

  1. What are the bright red parts of a poinsettia?
    1. Fruit
    2. Roots
    3. Modified leaves called bracts
    4. Seeds

Answer: C. Modified leaves called bracts.

  1. What type of plant is mistletoe?
    1. A mushroom
    2. A moss only
    3. A cactus
    4. A parasitic or hemiparasitic flowering plant

Answer: D. A parasitic or hemiparasitic flowering plant.

  1. Polar bears naturally live in which region?
    1. Arctic
    2. Antarctica
    3. Sahara
    4. Amazon rainforest

Answer: A. Arctic.

  1. Which of these is an evergreen conifer commonly used as a Christmas tree?
    1. Maple
    2. Fir
    3. Oak
    4. Apple

Answer: B. Fir.

  1. Why does ice float in liquid water?
    1. It contains air only
    2. It becomes hotter
    3. Ice is less dense than liquid water
    4. Gravity stops working

Answer: C. Ice is less dense than liquid water.

  1. The December solstice gives the Northern Hemisphere approximately what?
    1. Its longest day of the year
    2. An equal 12-hour day everywhere
    3. The start of summer
    4. Its shortest period of daylight of the year

Answer: D. Its shortest period of daylight of the year.

Hard and Tricky Christmas Trivia Questions — 91–100

  1. What does the word “Noel” commonly refer to?
    1. Christmas
    2. Easter
    3. Halloween
    4. New Year's Day only

Answer: A. Christmas.

  1. The poinsettia's English name is associated with which person?
    1. Charles Dickens
    2. Joel Roberts Poinsett
    3. St. Nicholas
    4. Irving Berlin

Answer: B. Joel Roberts Poinsett.

  1. Which statement about the biblical Magi is correct?
    1. The Bible identifies exactly twelve Magi
    2. The Bible says they were all kings of Rome
    3. The Gospel account does not give the traditional names Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar
    4. They appear in every Gospel

Answer: C. The Gospel account does not give the traditional names Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar.

  1. Which song is traditionally more associated with New Year's Eve than Christmas Day?
    1. Silent Night
    2. O Holy Night
    3. Jingle Bells
    4. Auld Lang Syne

Answer: D. Auld Lang Syne.

  1. In which ocean is Christmas Island located?
    1. Indian Ocean
    2. Atlantic Ocean
    3. Arctic Ocean
    4. Southern Ocean only

Answer: A. Indian Ocean.

  1. Which famous Christmas story contains the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?
    1. The Nutcracker
    2. A Christmas Carol
    3. The Polar Express
    4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Answer: B. A Christmas Carol.

  1. Which traditional Christmas plant is native to Mexico?
    1. Norway spruce
    2. English holly
    3. Poinsettia
    4. Mistletoe

Answer: C. Poinsettia.

  1. Which country is associated with the original performance of “Silent Night”?
    1. United States
    2. England
    3. France
    4. Austria

Answer: D. Austria.

  1. Which traditional Christmas decoration was once made from thin strips of real silver?
    1. Tinsel
    2. Stocking
    3. Wreath
    4. Candy cane

Answer: A. Tinsel.

  1. Which statement about Rudolph is correct?
    1. He appears in Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol
    2. He was created after the original eight reindeer became established in Christmas literature
    3. He was one of the original eight reindeer in the 1823 poem
    4. He was invented in medieval Germany

Answer: B. He was created after the original eight reindeer became established in Christmas literature.

Add a Christmas True or False Round

Multiple Choice works well for the main trivia round because players receive useful clues. To change the pace, add a faster two-choice section before or after the main questions.

Use these Christmas True or False questions when you want players to make quick decisions about festive traditions, movies, songs, Santa, history, and tricky Christmas facts.

Turn Christmas Multiple Choice Questions Into an Online Quiz

Once you have selected the questions that fit your audience, arrange them from easy to difficult and make sure each wrong option is believable enough to create a real choice.

Use the Multiple Choice Quiz Maker when you want to turn your selected Christmas questions into a scored digital game.

Write Plausible Distractors

Wrong answers should be related enough to the topic that players cannot eliminate them immediately. If the correct answer is a Christmas movie, use other movies as distractors rather than unrelated objects.

Mix the Correct Answer Positions

Do not put the answer in A or B repeatedly. Vary the correct position between A, B, C, and D so players cannot guess from the sequence.

Keep Each Question Focused

Ask one clear thing at a time. Questions that combine several Christmas facts can become confusing even when the answer choices are technically correct.

Use Christmas Trivia for Different Groups

For Kids

Focus on Santa, reindeer, decorations, candy, simple songs, familiar movies, and easy Christmas traditions. Keep the options visually distinct and avoid obscure historical details.

For Classrooms

Mix Christmas with geography, literature, winter science, cultural traditions, and history. A short explanation after difficult questions can turn the activity into a learning game.

For Family Game Nights

Combine familiar questions for younger players with movies, music, food, and harder traditions for adults. Avoid making the entire game dependent on one generation's pop culture.

For Work and Team Events

Use broad topics such as festive food, famous songs, movies, traditions, Santa, and winter facts. Around 15–20 questions is usually enough for a quick activity between other event segments.

For Christmas Trivia Nights

Divide the game into themed rounds and increase the difficulty gradually. Songs, movies, Christmas around the world, and hard history questions can each become separate scoring rounds.

Build a Balanced 20-Question Christmas Trivia Game

You do not need all 100 questions for one event. A balanced 20-question round can include:

  • 4 Easy Christmas Questions
  • 3 Christmas Traditions Questions
  • 3 Santa and Reindeer Questions
  • 3 Christmas Songs and Movies Questions
  • 2 Christmas Food Questions
  • 2 Christmas Around the World Questions
  • 3 Hard Christmas Questions

Begin with recognizable festive facts, build into specific topics in the middle, and keep the least obvious answers for the final few questions.

Find More Multiple Choice Trivia Beyond Christmas

Christmas is useful for a seasonal round, but a longer party or work event may need several non-holiday categories as well.

Explore these random Multiple Choice trivia questions when you want additional questions across general knowledge, entertainment, science, history, geography, and other topics.

Build a Larger Trivia Game With More Question Styles

Multiple Choice is only one way to run trivia. For a longer event, you can combine it with True or False, Fill in the Blank, and other question styles while changing topics between rounds.

Use the broader trivia question bank with answers when you need a wider collection for parties, classrooms, family games, or team events.

How to Keep Christmas Trivia Fun and Accurate

Separate Tradition From Documented History

Christmas includes religious observances, folklore, literature, family customs, commercial traditions, and modern entertainment. Phrase the question so players understand which type of knowledge is being tested.

Avoid Treating One Christmas Custom as Universal

Christmas celebrations differ between countries, communities, churches, and families. Avoid suggesting that every person or country follows exactly the same tradition.

Check Songs, Movies, and Characters Carefully

Similar titles, remakes, actors, release years, songwriters, and character names are easy to confuse. Verify the exact work before reusing the question in future games.

Use Evergreen Christmas Facts

Avoid questions based on this year's streaming rankings, most popular toys, current spending, or temporary records unless the year is clearly stated.

Avoid Obvious Wrong Answers

The distractors should create a meaningful choice. If three options are clearly impossible, the question tests elimination rather than actual Christmas knowledge.

Ready to Build Your Christmas Trivia Game?

These 100 Christmas trivia multiple choice questions with answers give you enough material for family games, classrooms, holiday parties, work events, and full Christmas trivia nights.

Choose the categories that fit your crowd, vary the difficulty and answer positions, and use NineQuiz when you are ready to bring your festive game online.