Christmas Trivia Quiz
Twelve festive questions about carols, trees, reindeer and traditions from around the world. Perfect for family game night.
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1. In which country did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees begin?
- Norway
- Germany
- England
- United States
2. How many gifts in total does "my true love" give in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?
- 144
- 12
- 364
- 78
3. Which reindeer is NOT one of Santa's original eight in the 1823 poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas"?
- Dasher
- Comet
- Blitzen
- Rudolph
4. In which city is the famous Christmas tree that has stood at Rockefeller Center since the 1930s?
- New York
- Chicago
- Boston
- Philadelphia
5. What do people traditionally hide in a Christmas pudding for luck?
- A bean
- A coin
- A ring
- A key
6. Which country sends a Christmas tree to London's Trafalgar Square every year?
- Denmark
- Canada
- Norway
- Sweden
7. The Christmas Eve "Feast of the Seven Fishes" is a tradition of which community?
- Swedish
- Mexican
- Irish
- Italian-American
8. In Iceland, how many mischievous "Yule Lads" visit children before Christmas?
- 13
- 7
- 12
- 24
9. Which popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
- "Deck the Halls"
- "Jingle Bells"
- "Silent Night"
- "White Christmas"
10. On what date is Boxing Day?
- January 6
- December 31
- December 26
- December 24
11. Who wrote "A Christmas Carol"?
- Mark Twain
- Jane Austen
- Lewis Carroll
- Charles Dickens
12. In which modern-day country was the real St. Nicholas born?
- Turkey
- Greece
- Italy
- Finland
How it's scored
- Bah, humbug! (0–2 correct)
Christmas isn't your strong suit, but there's still time to get into the spirit. Try again!
- Busy elf (3–5 correct)
A good effort. You know the basics, with a few gaps in your stocking.
- Lead reindeer (6–9 correct)
Great score! You'd guide any sleigh through the fog.
- Santa Claus himself (10–12 correct)
Ho ho ho! You know Christmas inside out.