Quick Answer: Below you'll find 25 free printable Christmas trivia questions with answers, organized into 5 themed rounds. Print the questions page for players and keep the answer key for yourself. The PDF is formatted for standard 8.5" x 11" paper and works with any home printer. No signup required.

Free Printable Christmas Trivia Questions & Answers

Need a quick, fun activity for your holiday party? This free printable Christmas trivia set gives you everything you need — 25 questions across 5 themed rounds, a separate answer key, and a format that works straight from your printer. No apps, no screens, no signup.

These questions work for mixed groups — not so easy that everyone gets a perfect score, but not so obscure that nobody has fun. We've tested them at real holiday parties and adjusted the difficulty based on feedback.

How to Use This Printable

Print the questions page — one copy per team or per player
Keep the answer key — print one copy for the host
Read questions aloud or let teams work through them — both formats work
Allow 2-3 minutes per round — the full game takes about 20-30 minutes
Award points — 1 point per correct answer, bonus point for any team that gets all 5 in a round

Round 1: Christmas History & Traditions (Questions 1-5)

In what year did Christmas become a US federal holiday? (Space for answer)
Which country started the tradition of decorating Christmas trees? (Space for answer)
What was the first commercially produced Christmas card year? (Space for answer)
Christmas was banned in England during whose rule? (Space for answer)
What ancient Roman festival, held December 17-23, influenced Christmas celebrations? (Space for answer)

Round 2: Christmas Movies (Questions 6-10)

What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time? (Space for answer)
In "A Christmas Story," what gift does Ralphie desperately want? (Space for answer)
What is the name of the Grinch's dog? (Space for answer)
Which 1946 Christmas movie was originally a box office flop? (Space for answer)
In "Elf," what are the four main food groups according to Buddy? (Space for answer)

Round 3: Christmas Music (Questions 11-15)

What is the best-selling Christmas single of all time? (Space for answer)
"Jingle Bells" was originally written for which other holiday? (Space for answer)
Who wrote "All I Want for Christmas Is You"? (Space for answer)
What was unique about the first performance of "Silent Night" in 1818? (Space for answer)
"Jingle Bells" holds what distinction in space exploration? (Space for answer)

Round 4: Santa & Reindeer (Questions 16-20)

How many reindeer does Santa have (including Rudolph)? (Space for answer)
What real historical figure is Santa Claus based on? (Space for answer)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was originally created for what purpose? (Space for answer)
What is Santa's official Canadian postal code? (Space for answer)
In what year did NORAD first track Santa on Christmas Eve? (Space for answer)

Round 5: Christmas Around the World (Questions 21-25)

What fast food chain is the traditional Christmas dinner in Japan? (Space for answer)
How many Yule Lads visit children in Iceland before Christmas? (Space for answer)
In what country do people roller-skate to Christmas Mass? (Space for answer)
What is the name of Santa's scary companion in Austria? (Space for answer)
Which country has the longest Christmas season, starting in September? (Space for answer)

Answer Key

Round 1: 1) 1870 (signed by President Grant) | 2) Germany (16th century) | 3) 1843 (by Sir Henry Cole) | 4) Oliver Cromwell (1647-1660) | 5) Saturnalia

Round 2: 6) Home Alone ($476 million worldwide) | 7) A Red Ryder BB Gun | 8) Max | 9) It's a Wonderful Life | 10) Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup

Round 3: 11) "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby (50+ million copies) | 12) Thanksgiving | 13) Mariah Carey (and Walter Afanasieff) | 14) It was performed with guitar because the church organ was broken | 15) First song broadcast from space (Gemini 6, 1965)

Round 4: 16) 9 (8 original + Rudolph) | 17) St. Nicholas, a 4th-century Greek bishop | 18) A coloring book giveaway for Montgomery Ward (1939) | 19) H0H 0H0 | 20) 1955 (started by accident with a misprinted phone number)

Round 5: 21) KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) | 22) 13 | 23) Venezuela (Caracas) | 24) Krampus | 25) The Philippines (the "BER months" start in September)

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How do I print Christmas trivia questions?

To print Christmas trivia questions, download a printable PDF format (like the free one above), open it in your PDF viewer, and print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper. Print one copy of the questions per team or player, and one copy of the answer key for the host. For best results, use a laser printer and standard white paper — no special supplies needed.

How many questions should a Christmas trivia game have?

A Christmas trivia game should have 20-40 questions for a full game (30-60 minutes) or 10-15 questions for a quick round (15-20 minutes). Organizing questions into themed rounds of 5 keeps the energy up and lets you mix difficulty levels. For office parties, 20-25 questions in 4-5 rounds is the sweet spot.