The Ultimate Kids Christmas Quiz
It’s beginning to look a lot like quizmas! From the origins of Christmas to modern-day trends like Elf on the Shelf. Think Santa, Mince Pies, and Christmas traditions for inspiration to ace our free Festive quiz.
You’ll find 50 questions divided into 4 rounds, so gather the children for some yuletide quizzing.
Round 1 – Christmas Trivia
1 – Which City in Jerusalem was baby Jesus born?
2 – Which reindeer was not allowed to ‘Join in any reindeer games’?
3 – Name one of the two things traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
4 – What is the name of the popular festive plant that has red berries?
5 – What is the name of the popular festive plant that has white berries?
6 – Germany started the tradition of putting up Christmas trees – True or false?
7 – What items are hung on fireplaces on Christmas Eve?
8 – What is the name of the day after Christmas Day?
9 – What item is used on December 1st to count the days down until Christmas?
10 – Which red-breasted bird is often seen on Christmas cards?
Round 2 – Christmas TV & Films
1 – Which mischievous green grump stole Christmas?
2 – In the film ‘Home Alone’ which member of the McCallister family is left behind?
3 – Which film features a boy getting picked up by a train on Christmas eve, on a journey to see Santa?
4 – What is the name of the snowman who is brought to life by a magical hat?
5 – What is Olaf the Snowman’s nose made out?
6 – Which cartoon family has a pet dog called Santa’s Little Helper?
7 – What is the name of the honorary elf in the film ‘Elf’?
8 – Ebenezer Scrooge loved Christmas – True or False?
9 – In the film ‘Deck the Halls’ where Buddy Hall did want his lights to be seen from?
10 – Which film sees a father fighting to get his son a Turbo Man figure for Christmas?
Round 3 – Name that Christmas Song
Adults MUST sing these to the kids – it’s only fair!
1 – “Dashing through the snow, In a one horse open sleigh”?
2 – “Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful”?
3 – In the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ song, how many gold rings are there?
4 – “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, in the lane, snow is glistening”?
5 – “Good tidings we bring to you and your kin”?
6 – “Round yon virgin Mother and Child, Holy infant so tender and mild”?
7 – “Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la “?
8 – “What a bright time, it’s the right time, To rock the night away”?
9 – “With a corncob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made out of coal”?
10 – “My beard is black, There’s soot in my sack”?
Round 4 – Santa Claus
1 – What item does Santa leave for naughty children?
2 – In which chilly part of the world does Father Christmas live?
3 – What is the main colour of Santa’s suit?
4 – What 3 words does Santa use to laugh?
5 – Santa Claus is also known as Saint who?
6 – What small magical creatures are Santa’s helpers?
7 – What mode of transport does Santa use to deliver the presents at Christmas?
8 – Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as a cosmic snowball?
9 – Santa & Mrs Claus have no children of their own – True or False?
10 – Which one of Santa’s reindeer’s names begins with P?
Round 5 – Festive food & Drink
1 – What type of pie does Santa LOVE to be left out for him on Christmas Eve?
2 – What two colours are traditional candy canes?
3 – Sausages wrapped in bacon are better known as what?
4 – Which meat is traditionally eaten for Christmas dinner?
5 – During your Christmas lunch, what item would you find a joke inside of?
6 – Which fruit is traditionally put inside a Christmas stocking?
7 – Eggnog is a Christmas dessert – True or False?
8 – Which sauce is traditionally served with roast pork?
9 – What sauce is poured over a Christmas dinner?
10 – Which sauce is traditionally served with roast turkey?
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