Xmas trivia is a game that contains entertaining and a lot of Christmas-related information.
These questions can cover everything from the festival’s beginnings to popular holiday customs.
These are meant to entertain, involve, and give learning opportunities to the people at holiday celebrations.
Fun Xmas Trivia Questions With Answers

In total, how many gifts were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
Answer
“364.”
Who wrote the popular Christmas song “Frosty The Snowman”?
Answer
“Walter Rollins and Steve Nelson.”
In the song “Last Christmas”, who does the singer give their heart to?
Answer
“Someone special.”
If Elvis isn’t going to have a white Christmas, what type of Christmas is he going to have?
Answer
“Blue Christmas.”
What famous Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space?
Answer
“Jingle Bells”.
Which Christmas carol includes these lines: “The stars in the sky / Look down where He lay / The little Lord Jesus / Asleep on the hay”?
Answer
“Away in a Manger”.
What was the original title for “The Little Drummer Boy”?
Answer
“Carol of the Drum”
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In the song “Twelve Days of Christmas,” what is given on the seventh day?
Answer
“Swans a-swimming.”
Where can people eat a “Wigilia supper” at Christmas?
Answer
“Poland.”
Which country came up with the dessert ”White Christmas” made from coconut oil and dried fruit?
Answer
“Australia.”
Which country is known to have a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas?
Answer
“Italy.”
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree first?
Answer
“Germany.”
What is ”Moro de guandules con coco” and where does it come from?
Answer
“It’s a dish from the Dominican Republic and it consists of rice, pigeon peas, and coconut milk.”
What type of bird often appears on Christmas cards?
Answer
“Robin.”
It is believed that naughty kids will receive coal from Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Is this true or false?
Answer
“True.”
What shape do people in Belgium make the festive bread ”Cougnou” into?
Answer
“Baby Jesus.”
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Ikea allegedly made the largest gingerbread man – true or false?
Answer
“True.”
Can you name some of them?
Answer
“Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen.”
Why do the other reindeer tease Rudolph?
Answer
“Because of his red nose.”
Which poem was the first publication to mention Santa’s reindeer?
Answer
“Old Santeclaus with Much Delight”.
What is the name of Rudolph’s son?
Answer
“Robbie the Reindeer.”
Which fairy tale served as an inspiration for the first gingerbread houses?
Answer
“Hansel and Gretel.”
When and where were gingerbread houses invented?
Answer
“In Germany during the 16th century.”
Where do candy canes come from?
Answer
“Germany.”
Which alcohol is usually added to the base of Christmas trifles?
Answer
“Sherry.”
Which alcoholic ingredient is used in a Snowball cocktail?
Answer
“Advocaat.”
What does the milky Chilean Christmas drink “Cola de Mono” mean?
Answer
“The literal translation of Cola de Mono is “monkey’s tail.”
Julmust, a traditional, sweet, stout-like, Christmas soft drink, comes from which country?
Answer
“Sweden.”
Which drinks manufacturer is said to have popularized Santa’s red and white costume?
Answer
“Coca-Cola.”
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Which country does Eggnog, a Christmas drink, originate from?
Answer
“England.”
Which country usually begins the festive season with a glass of Bombardino, a mixture of brandy and advocaat?
Answer
“Italy.”
What is mulled wine made from?
Answer
“Red wine, sugar, and spices.”
Which spirit is usually added to butter and served with Christmas Pudding?
Answer
“Brandy.”
Which ornament is traditionally placed on the top of our Christmas trees?
Answer
“A star or an angel.”
When was the first Christmas tree lit up in the Rockefeller Center?
Answer
“In 1933.”
Throughout the holiday season, under which type of plant are people supposed to kiss?
Answer
“Mistletoe.”
In which country do people celebrate Christmas by gathering on the beach?
Answer
“Australia.”
Which reindeer is named after thunder?
Answer
“Donner (the German word for “thunder”).”
What vegetable allows Santa’s reindeer to fly?
Answer
“Carrots.”
Which department store is said to have created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
Answer
“Rudolph was created in 1939 by Robert L. May as an advertising gimmick for Montgomery Ward.”
How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh?
Answer
“Nine.”
What year was Santa born?
Answer
“270 AD.”
What should we leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Answer
“Milk and cookies.”
What do Swedish children leave for Santa Claus?
Answer
“Coffee (in case he’s feeling tired from delivering all the presents).”
In early illustrations of Santa Claus, what is he often seen holding?
Answer
“A birch rod.”
Which U.S. state has a town called Santa Claus?
Answer
“Indiana.”
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How many times does Santa check his list before making deliveries?
Answer
“Twice.”
Which real-life person is Santa Claus based on?
Answer
“The Christian bishop St. Nicholas.”
What does Santa’s belly shake like?
Answer
“A bowl full of jelly.”
What do they call Santa Claus in Italy?
Answer
“Babbo Natale.”
Where does Santa Claus live?
Answer
“The North Pole.”
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