Christmas Quiz
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This Christmas quiz takes you from the Nativity story to carols, classic books, world traditions and a little history. The 15 questions start easy, with warm-ups any family member can answer, and build to a few genuine stumpers, such as where the X in Xmas really comes from and why some churches celebrate on 7 January. Every question has its answer and a short explanation, so you learn something new even when you guess wrong.
It suits teens and adults, office parties, school clubs and anyone hunting for Christmas trivia for a family game night. Play it solo for an instant score, or read the questions aloud and let teams shout out their picks. The full set of Christmas quiz questions with answers sits further down this page, so a host can check answers or print them for a pub-style round.
A fun fact to start with: the giant tree in London's Trafalgar Square is a gift from Oslo, Norway, sent every year since 1947 to thank Britain for its help during the Second World War. Many of the traditions we take for granted, from the decorated tree to Rudolph, have surprising origins. Try the quiz, then share your score and see if your friends can beat it.
Christmas questions with answers
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In the carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas", what does "my true love" send on the first day?
- Two turtle doves
- A partridge in a pear tree
- Five gold rings
- Three French hens
Answer: A partridge in a pear tree. Each verse builds on the first gift, a partridge in a pear tree, which is why it is repeated at the end of every verse.
According to the Gospels, in which town was Jesus born?
- Bethlehem
- Nazareth
- Jerusalem
- Jericho
Answer: Bethlehem. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke place the birth in Bethlehem, though Jesus grew up in Nazareth in Galilee.
Which country sends London the giant Christmas tree that stands in Trafalgar Square every year?
Photo: Paul Gillett, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Sweden
- Denmark
- Norway
- Finland
Answer: Norway. Oslo has gifted the tree every year since 1947 as a thank-you for British support during the Second World War.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was first created in 1939 for what?
- A Disney cartoon
- A radio play
- A church hymn book
- A department store's free giveaway booklet
Answer: A department store's free giveaway booklet. Robert L. May wrote the Rudolph story as a free Christmas booklet for Montgomery Ward shoppers; the famous song by Johnny Marks came ten years later, in 1949.
Who wrote the 1843 novella "A Christmas Carol", featuring Ebenezer Scrooge?
- Charles Dickens
- Jane Austen
- Thomas Hardy
- Lewis Carroll
Answer: Charles Dickens. Charles Dickens published it in December 1843, and the story of Scrooge and the three spirits has never been out of print.
The carol "Silent Night" was first written and sung in which language?
- Latin
- German
- French
- English
Answer: German. "Stille Nacht" was first performed in 1818 at Oberndorf, Austria, with words by Joseph Mohr and music by Franz Xaver Gruber.
Which of these is NOT one of Santa's reindeer in the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" ("'Twas the Night Before Christmas")?
- Vixen
- Cupid
- Twinkle
- Comet
Answer: Twinkle. The poem's eight reindeer are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder and Blitzen. There is no Twinkle.
The poinsettia, the red-leaved Christmas plant, is native to which country?
Photo: André Karwath aka Aka, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons - Brazil
- Spain
- India
- Mexico
Answer: Mexico. It grows wild in Mexico and is named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first US minister to Mexico, who brought it north in the 1820s.
In the word "Xmas", the X stands for which letter of the Greek alphabet?
- Chi
- Xi
- Psi
- Kappa
Answer: Chi. Christ in Greek is written with the letter chi (X) first, so "Xmas" is an old abbreviation, not a modern shortcut.
Which singer released the hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" in 1994?
- Celine Dion
- Mariah Carey
- Whitney Houston
- Madonna
Answer: Mariah Carey. It appeared on Mariah Carey's album "Merry Christmas" and returns to the charts almost every December.
Christmas Island, an Australian territory named on Christmas Day 1643, lies in which ocean?
Photo: David Stanley, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Pacific Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Southern Ocean
Answer: Indian Ocean. Captain William Mynors named it when he sailed past on 25 December 1643. It sits in the Indian Ocean, south of Java.
The famous unofficial "Christmas Truce" of 1914, when soldiers met in no man's land, happened during which war?
- The Boer War
- The Crimean War
- World War II
- World War I
Answer: World War I. On the Western Front in December 1914, British and German troops sang carols and swapped gifts in a short, unofficial ceasefire.
In the Nativity story, which of these was NOT one of the gifts the Magi brought?
- Gold
- Frankincense
- Myrrh
- Silver
Answer: Silver. The Gospel of Matthew lists gold, frankincense and myrrh. Silver is not mentioned.
Orthodox churches that follow the Julian calendar, such as the Russian Orthodox Church, celebrate Christmas on which date?
- 7 January
- 6 December
- 1 January
- 24 January
Answer: 7 January. The Julian calendar now runs 13 days behind the Gregorian one, so its 25 December falls on 7 January.
Which town in Finnish Lapland, on the Arctic Circle, calls itself the official hometown of Santa Claus?
- Helsinki
- Rovaniemi
- Tampere
- Oulu
Answer: Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi is home to Santa Claus Village, which receives visitors and letters from children all over the world.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Christmas questions with answers?
Right here. Play the quiz above to get an instant score, then open the answer key further down the page to see all 15 Christmas quiz questions with answers and a short explanation for each. It works well as a ready-made xmas quiz with answers for a party or classroom.
How many questions are in this Christmas quiz?
There are 15 multiple-choice questions, each with four options. They move from easy warm-ups to a few harder ones on history and language, and most people finish in about four minutes.
Can I play the Christmas quiz online for free without signing up?
Yes. The quiz is completely free and needs no login or email. Just press start, answer the questions and see your score. You can then share your result with friends and challenge them to beat it.
Is this Christmas trivia suitable for a family or office party?
Yes. The questions avoid anything offensive and mix religious, cultural and pop-culture topics, so everyone has a chance. A host can read each question aloud, give teams a few seconds to answer, then reveal the explanation.