Christmas holiday trivia for all

Christmas holiday trivia is a great game for all generations to play. 

It's one of those fun activities that seniors, juniors and everyone in between can join in on. Test your knowledge on these fun facts and learn something new about your Christmas tree, decorations, traditions and more. 
 

Christmas is a time for getting together and enjoying some good tidings across the ages. As you get in the festive spirit, why not share in a lively game of trivia that could delight and surprise you and your loved ones?  

Have fun with this Christmas holiday trivia and give your mind a gentle workout while you’re at it!  

Christmas traditions

1. What is the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe said to symbolise? 
   
   
2. In which country is it traditional to celebrate Christmas with a feast called ‘La Vigilia’ on Christmas Eve?
   
   
3. What is the name of the traditional Christmas bread in Germany? 
   
   
4. In what country do people often roller skate to early morning church services on Christmas Eve?
   
   
5. In USA, the tradition of a decoration in the shape of what is hidden on a Christmas tree - bringing the finder either a reward or good fortune? 
   
   

Christmas trees

6. Which country is credited with the tradition of bringing evergreen trees into homes and decorating them during the Christmas season? 
   
   
7. In the song O Tannenbaum, what does the Christmas tree symbolise? 
   
   
8. What popular variety of Christmas tree is known for its strong fragrance and needle retention? 
   
   
9. In what year did the tradition of the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony begin in the United States? 
   
   
10. Which US state is the largest producer of Christmas trees? 

Christmas decorations

11. What popular Christmas plant is known for its red and green foliage and is often used in holiday decorations? 
    
    
12. In what country did the tradition of hanging Christmas stockings by the fireplace for Santa Claus to fill with gifts originate? 
    
    
13. What is the main ingredient used to make traditional gingerbread house decorations? 
    
    
14. Which British monarch is credited with popularising the Christmas tree tradition in England during the 19th century? 
    
    
15. In what year did the first commercially produced Christmas lights become available to the public? 

Christmas carols and poetry 

16. Who wrote the Christmas carol Silent Night? 
    
    
17. In the song ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas,’ what is given on the ninth day? 
    
    
18. What is the opening line of the song Jingle Bells? 
    
    
19. In what year did Clement Clarke Moore write the poem A Visit from St Nicholas" (commonly known as The Night Before Christmas)? 
    
    
20. What popular Christmas carol was the very first piece of music broadcast from space? 
    
    

Christmas movies

21. In the movie It's a Wonderful Life, what is the name of the town where George Bailey lives? 
    
    
22. Which famous actor plays the role of the Grinch in the live-action film How the Grinch Stole Christmas? 
    
    
23. What animated film features the character Jack Skellington, who tries to take over Christmas? 
    
    
24. Who plays Scrooge in The Muppet Christmas Carol?
    
    
25. In the movie Jingle All The Way, what toy does Howard struggle to buy his son? 

Christmas around the world 

26. In which country is it a tradition to celebrate Christmas with a ‘KFC Christmas dinner’? 
    
    
27. What is the traditional Christmas dessert in Italy that is shaped like a log? 
    
    
28. In Sweden, what is the name of the Christmas holiday celebrated on December 13?
    
    
29. Rather than one Santa, children in which country are greeted by thirteen Yule Lads?
    
    
30. Which country is the origin of the beloved carols “O Christmas Tree” and “Silent Night”?
    
    

Christmas characters 

31. What is the name of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer's dentist friend? 
    
    
32. Who is the snowman that comes to life when an enchanted hat is placed on his head in a classic Christmas movie? 
    
    
33. In Elf, what is the name of the human raised by elves at the North Pole?
    
    
34. What are the names of Santa's nine reindeer? 
    
    
35. Who is the character in A Christmas Carol is a miserly old man visited by three spirits?
    
    

Australian Christmas 

36. Who sang the Australian Christmas song Six White Boomers?
    
    
37. Which insect, famous for its shiny green or gold coloring, often appears at Christmas in Australia?
    
    
38. Cyclone Tracy struck on Christmas Eve 1974, preventing Santa from reaching which Australian city?
    
    
39. Which sport is traditionally played in Australia on Boxing Day?
    
    
40. Which Australian dessert, made of meringue with cream and fruit, is a Christmas favorite? 

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Answers 

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Christmas Traditions 

1. Goodwill and friendship

2. Italy

3. Stollen

4. Venezuela

5. A pickle

Christmas Trees 

6. Germany

7. Constancy and faithfulness

8. Fraser Fir

9. 1923

10. Oregon 

Christmas Decorations 

11. Poinsettia

12. Netherlands

13. Gingerbread cookies

14. Queen Victoria

15. 1882

Christmas Carols and Poetry 

16. Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber

17. Nine ladies dancing

18. "Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh" 

19. 1822

20. Jingle Bells

Christmas Movies 

21. Bedford Falls

22. Jim Carrey

23. The Nightmare Before Christmas.

24. Michael Caine

25. An action figure (Turbo Man)

Christmas Around the World 

26. Japan

27. Panettone

28. Lucia

29. Iceland

30. Germany

Christmas Characters 

31. Hermey

32. Frosty the Snowman

33. Buddy

34. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph.

35. Ebenezer Scrooge

Australian Christmas

36. Rolf Harris

37. Christmas Beetle

38. Darwin

39. Cricket

40. Pavlova