Christmas Holiday Trivia Question and Answers
1.
What is the traditional color of Santa Claus's suit?
Answer:
Red
2.
In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?
Answer:
Germany
3.
What do people traditionally hang on their Christmas trees?
Answer:
Ornaments
4.
What is the name of the reindeer that leads Santa's sleigh?
Answer:
Rudolph
5.
What is the popular Christmas beverage made with milk, sugar, and eggs?
Answer:
Eggnog
6.
Which plant is often used as a decoration during Christmas and is known for its red and green leaves?
Answer:
Poinsettia
7.
What is the name of the famous ballet that is often performed during the Christmas season?
Answer:
The Nutcracker
8.
What do children leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
Answer:
Cookies and milk
9.
In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," what is given on the first day?
Answer:
A partridge in a pear tree
10.
What is the name of the snowman in the popular Christmas song?
Answer:
Frosty
11.
Which country is known for the tradition of the Yule log?
Answer:
France
12.
What is the name of the holiday celebrated on December 26th in many countries?
Answer:
Boxing Day
13.
What is the traditional meat served for Christmas dinner in the United Kingdom?
Answer:
Turkey
14.
What is the name of the character who says "Bah, humbug!" in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol?
Answer:
Ebenezer Scrooge
15.
What is the name of the red-nosed reindeer?
Answer:
Rudolph
16.
In which country is it traditional to celebrate Christmas with a feast called "Nochebuena"?
Answer:
Spain
17.
What is the name of the Christmas figure who is said to bring gifts to children in Italy?
Answer:
La Befana
18.
What is the name of the traditional Christmas bread in Germany?
Answer:
Stollen
19.
What do the letters "X" and "mas" in "Xmas" stand for?
Answer:
Christ and Mass
20.
What is the name of the holiday celebrated by Jewish people that often coincides with Christmas?
Answer:
Hanukkah
21.
What is the name of the traditional Christmas dessert made of dried fruits and nuts, often served in the UK?
Answer:
Christmas pudding
22.
In which country is it customary to celebrate Christmas with a "KFC" dinner?
Answer:
Japan
23.
What is the name of the holiday celebrated on January 6th, marking the arrival of the Magi?
Answer:
Epiphany
24.
What is the name of the traditional Christmas drink made with spiced wine?
Answer:
Mulled wine
25.
What is the name of the Christmas tradition where people exchange gifts on December 25th?
Answer:
Giftgiving
26.
What is the name of the holiday celebrated in Mexico with a reenactment of Mary and Joseph's search for lodging?
Answer:
Las Posadas
27.
What is the name of the Christmas tradition where people hang stockings by the fireplace?
Answer:
Stocking hanging
28.
What is the name of the Christmas character who is known for his mischievous behavior and is often depicted as a little elf?
Answer:
Kris Kringle
29.
What is the name of the traditional Christmas decoration made of evergreen branches?
Answer:
Wreath
30.
What is the name of the Christmas figure who is said to bring gifts to children in the Netherlands?
Answer:
Sinterklaas
31.
What is the name of the traditional Christmas game where players try to guess the identity of a person by asking yes or no questions?
Answer:
Secret Santa
32.
What is the name of the Christmas tradition where people gather to sing songs and celebrate the holiday?
Answer:
Christmas caroling
33.
What is the name of the Christmas figure who is known for his long white beard and red suit?
Answer:
Santa Claus
34.
What is the name of the traditional Christmas decoration that is often placed on top of the tree?
Answer:
Tree topper
35.
What is the name of the Christmas tradition where people exchange cards with holiday greetings?
Answer:
Christmas card sending
36.
What is the name of the Christmas figure who is known for his ability to slide down chimneys?
Answer:
Santa Claus
37.
What is the name of the traditional Christmas activity where families gather to watch holiday movies?
Answer:
Christmas movie night
38.
What color is the traditional Christmas stocking?
Answer:
Red
39.
What is the name of the famous Christmas poem by Clement C. Moore?
Answer:
Twas the Night Before Christmas
40.
Which country is credited with originating the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Answer:
Germany
41.
What is the name of the jolly fellow who lives at the North Pole and delivers presents on Christmas Eve?
Answer:
Santa Claus
42.
What is the traditional Christmas carol that tells the story of Jesus' birth?
Answer:
Silent Night
43.
What is the name of the character who leads the reindeer in Santa's sleigh?
Answer:
Rudolph
44.
What is the name of the most popular Christmas carol?
Answer:
Jingle Bells
45.
What is the name of the sweet treat often associated with Christmas that is made from powdered sugar and milk?
Answer:
Fudge
46.
What is the name of the traditional Christmas flower with red berries?
Answer:
Holly
47.
What is the name of the festive plant that can be used for decoration and is known for its fragrant scent?
Answer:
Poinsettia
48.
What is the name of the gift that is often associated with Christmas and is said to be filled with gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
Answer:
Three Wise Men's Gifts
49.
What is the name of the character who is known for being naughty on Christmas Eve?
Answer:
The Grinch
50.
What is the name of the holiday that follows Christmas Day?
Answer:
Boxing Day
51.
What is the name of the Christmas song that tells the story of a family's journey to Bethlehem?
Answer:
We Three Kings
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