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Dive into Holiday Trivia Wonderland with These 80 Holiday Trivia Questions

Imagine trivia as a snow globe, each question a delicate snowflake swirling in a flurry of festive fun. These holiday trivia questions are your ticket to a world of wonder, where each query unlocks a new insight into the magic of the season. Let’s unbox a treasure chest of gleaming, delightful questions that light up your brain like a Christmas tree!

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Christmas Trivia Questions

What is the most popular Christmas ornament for the top of the tree?

Star

Which country has a tradition of filling children’s clogs with candy and treats on December 5th?

Netherlands

In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” what is given on the seventh day?

Seven swans a-swimming

What Christmas beverage is also known as milk punch?

Eggnog

Which well-known Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?

ingle Bells

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What was the first company that used Santa Claus in its advertising?

Coca-Cola

Where did the tradition of the Yule log originate?

Norse Mythology

What color are mistletoe berries?

White

Which Christian celebration is the most widely observed holiday in the world?

Christmas

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany

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What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

Mistletoe

How does Good King Wenceslas like his pizza?

Deep pan, crisp and even!

What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

Home Alone

Which country donates the giant Christmas tree that stands in London’s Trafalgar Square?

Norway

Who was the author of A Christmas Carol?

Charles Dickens

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What figure from English folklore came to be associated with Santa Claus?

Father Christmas

What alcoholic beverage is used to make a snowball?

Advocaat

Which country was the first to issue a Christmas postage stamp?

Canada

In the movie “Elf,” what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?

Treat every day like Christmas

What is the traditional meat served at Christmas dinner in Britain?

Turkey

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Which popular Christmas song was first recorded by Gene Autry in 1949?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

Four

What is Happy Christmas called in Spanish?

Feliz Navidad

When does the Russian Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas?

January 7th

What are two other names for Santa Claus?

Saint Nicholas and Kris Kringle

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In which ocean is Christmas Island located?

Indian Ocean

According to folklore, what do elves traditionally wear on their feet?

Curly-toed shoes

In the Christmas song Silver Bells, what city is referenced?

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks

What is the name of the last ghost that visits Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

Which popular beverage company started a tradition of Christmas trucks in its advertising campaigns?

Coca-Cola

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Which famous Christmas song begins with the lyrics, You better watch out, you better not cry?

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

In the UK, what is the day after Christmas Day known as?

Boxing Day

Name the two reindeer whose names begin with a C.

Comet and Cupid

What is the shape of a typical candy cane modeled after?

A shepherd’s staff

What is Frosty the Snowman’s nose made of?

A button

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What word follows Silent Night in the song title?

Holy Night

How many gifts in total were given in The Twelve Days of Christmas?

364

What gift did the little drummer boy give to the newborn Christ?

He played a song on his drums

In what country did the tradition of Christmas caroling originate?

England

Which U.S. state was the first to recognize Christmas as an official holiday?

Alabama

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Which reindeer is known as Rudolph’s father?

Donner

What is the Grinch’s dog’s name?

Max

On what street did a Santa Claus miracle occur?

34th Street

What does the “X” in X-mas stand for?

Christ

Which plant is known for Christmas celebrations in Mexico?

Poinsettia

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What is the most recorded Christmas song of all time?

Silent Night

What is the best-selling Christmas single ever?

White Christmas by Bing Crosby

What are the names of the three wise men?

Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthazar

In which country did eggnog originate?

United Kingdom

What song contains the lyric In the meadow we can build a snowman?

Winter Wonderland

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Which famous scientist was born on Christmas Day?

Isaac Newton

What is Scrooge’s first name?

Ebenezer

In the movie The Polar Express, what is The First Gift of Christmas?

A bell from Santa’s sleigh

Where is it a tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?

Japan

Which country does the poinsettia, a popular Christmas plant, originate from?

Mexico

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What snacks is often left out for Santa?

Cookies and milk

Which rock and roll star sang about being home for Christmas?

Elvis Presley

How many nights of Hanukkah are there?

Eight

What is the Jewish holiday that overlaps with Christmas in some years?

Hanukkah

What was the first state in the U.S. to declare Christmas a legal holiday?

Alabama

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Which Christmas song is considered the best-selling single worldwide?

White Christmas

What is Santa Claus called in French?

Père Noël

Which German city claims to be the home of the oldest Christmas market?

Dresden

What do many British children use to collect money for charity on Boxing Day?

Piggy banks

In what year was Christmas declared a national holiday in the United States?

1870

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What decoration do elves traditionally wear on the tips of their shoes?

Bells

How do you say Merry Christmas in Hawaiian?

Mele Kalikimaka

What guided the three wise men to the birthplace of Jesus?

A star

In Austria, what is the name of the evil counterpart of Santa Claus?

Krampus

What does Santa Claus typically ride in?

A sleigh

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Which actress sang Santa Baby?

Eartha Kitt

Where did the turkey, a staple of Christmas dinners, originate?

North America

In Scandinavian tradition, which Christmas character is known to ride a goat?

The Yule Goat

What fruit is traditionally included in a Christmas pudding?

Raisins

Who declared December 25th as the official date for Christmas in AD 350?

Pope Julius I

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What is hung on doors to signify the Christmas spirit?

Wreaths

In-Home Alone, where does the family travel to for Christmas vacation?

Paris

Which UK song made it to #1 on the charts every Christmas for four consecutive years?

Bohemian Rhapsody

What does the Grinch carve at the Christmas feast in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

Roast Beast

In It’s a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?

An angel gets its wings

And there you have it, your ultimate mental sleigh ride through the delightful season of holiday trivia! These Christmas trivia questions spark laughter and joy, painting a memory laced with twinkling lights and evergreen cheer. Enjoy sharing these snappy tidbits with friends and family, and let each question be a sled down a sparkling hill of holiday wonder. Merry trivia times to all, and to all a good game!

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