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🎄 CHRISTMAS TRIVIA
Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers
Round 1: Easy
In which country did the modern Christmas tree tradition begin?
Germany.
Which plant do people traditionally kiss under at Christmas?
Mistletoe.
Which saint is Santa Claus based on?
Saint Nicholas.
What colour is Santa’s famous suit?
Red.
What do children traditionally leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Milk and cookies.
Round 2: Medium
In what year was the first commercial Christmas card printed?
1843.
Which song is the most recorded Christmas song of all time?
Silent Night.
What is the name of Scrooge’s clerk in A Christmas Carol?
Bob Cratchit.
In Japan, which food is a famous Christmas Eve tradition?
Fried chicken.
Which country gives the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree each year?
Norway.
Round 3: Tricky
How many reindeer are named in the famous poem about Santa’s sleigh, before Rudolph joined the story?
Eight.
In which ocean country does Santa arrive by boat or surfboard for some celebrations?
Australia.
Which red-leafed plant is often called the Christmas star?
Poinsettia.
What is the name of the season of four weeks leading up to Christmas?
Advent.
In which city is the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lit each year?
New York City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this trivia quiz at a party or in class?
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Do I have to answer the rounds in order?
No. Start with the easy round if you are playing with children, or jump straight to the tricky round for a real challenge. Each question works on its own.