Creating the Ultimate Christmas Pub Quiz in 2025

By Ruby, FlexiQuiz.
4 minute read.

The festive season is about joy, laughter and creating special memories with friends and family.

So, a fun Christmas quiz is a great way to bring everyone together. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party, organizing a virtual gathering or planning a festive work bash, FlexiQuiz can help you build the ultimate Christmas quiz. Friends, family and colleagues can join the quiz using any online device, such as a mobile, tablet or desktop.

In this guide, we’ll share over 75 of our favorite festive quiz questions and show you how to create a yuletide quiz that is fun and engaging for your target audience.

Over 75 Christmas quiz questions with answers

From classic Christmas movies and songs to traditions around the world, these questions are designed to challenge, entertain and get everyone bubbling with festive fun.

You can use these ready-made questions, design your own or even ask ChatGPT to help on any topic you would like.

Christmas Trivia Questions - True or False?

1. True or False: Christmas was declared a federal holiday in the U.S. in 1870.

   True – Declared in the U.S. in 1870.

2. True or False: You should take down Christmas decorations before Epiphany to avoid bad luck is a UK tradition.

   True – Tradition says take them down by Jan 6th (Epiphany).

3. True or False: Santa’s leading reindeer is traditionally Dasher, known for speed.

   False – Santa’s lead reindeer is Rudolph (or Dasher first in the poem, but Rudolph is the leader in popular culture).

4. True or False: Eggnog is also known as “milk punch.”

   True – Eggnog is also called milk punch.

5. True or False: People celebrate Christmas the same way all over the world.

   False – Traditions vary widely by culture and country

6. True or False: The snapping sound of a Christmas cracker comes from a small firecracker inside it.

   True – The “bang” comes from a small friction strip with a tiny firecracker.

7. True or False: Mistletoe is actually a parasitic plant.

   True – Mistletoe is a parasitic plant.

8. True or False: The song “Frosty the Snowman” was originally written about a pumpkin.

   True – it was first meant for Halloween before being rewritten for Christmas.

9. True or False: The song "Winter Wonderland" mentions Christmas in its lyrics.

   False – The song never actually mentions Christmas.

10. True or False: The word “Xmas” is just a lazy way of writing Christmas.

    False – “X” comes from the Greek letter Chi, the first letter of “Christ.

11. True or False: KFC is a popular Christmas dinner choice in Japan.

    True – KFC is a huge Christmas tradition in Japan.

12. True or False: The most popular Christmas cookie in the U.S. is a snickerdoodle cookie.

    False – The most popular Christmas cookie in the U.S. is the Sugar cookie.

13. True or False: “Jingle Bells” was the first song ever broadcast from space.

    True – “Jingle Bells” was written for Thanksgiving.

14. True or False: The tallest Christmas tree ever recorded was taller than the Statue of Liberty.

    True – 221 ft Douglas Fir in Seattle, 1950, taller than Lady Liberty without her base.

15. True or False: Mariah Carey earns around $3 million each year just from “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”

    True – estimates range from $2–3 million annually in royalties.

Iconic Christmas Movie trivia and Christmas music trivia questions and answers

1. Who plays Buddy in the movie “Elf”?
   1. Jim Carrey
   2. Adam Sandler
   3. Rob Williams
   4. Will Ferrell
   Answer: d. Will Ferrell
2. Who played George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”?
   1. Cary Grant
   2. James Stewart
   3. Humphrey Bogart
   4. Gregory Peck
   Answer: b. James Stewart
3. What Christmas movie has made the most money of all time?
   1. Home Alone
   2. The Grinch (2018)
   3. Elf
   4. The Polar Express
   Answer: b. The Grinch (2018)
4. Which actor voices multiple characters in the movie “The Polar Express”?
   1. Tom Hanks
   2. Tom Cruise
   3. Robin Williams
   4. Johnny Depp
   Answer: Tom Hanks
5. Who wrote the song “White Christmas”?
   1. Bing Crosby
   2. Irving Berlin
   3. Frank Sinatra
   4. Nat King Cole
   Answer: b) Irving Berlin.
6. What year was the song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” released?
   1. 1989
   2. 1999
   3. 2000
   4. 1994
   Answer: 1994
7. Which classic Christmas carol includes “Hark! The herald angels sing”?
   1. Angels We Have Heard on High
   2. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
   3. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
   4. Joy to the World
   Answer: b.“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” (from the carol of the same name)
8. Which Christmas movie features the McCallister family?
   1. Home Alone
   2. Elf
   3. Miracle on 34th Street
   4. Jingle All the Way
   Answer: a. Home Alone.
9. Which 1990s Christmas movie features the line, “Keep the change, ya filthy animal”?
   1. Home Alone
   2. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
   3. The Santa Clause
   4. How the Grinch stole Christmas
   Answer: b. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
10. Who popularised the song "Jingle Bell Rock"?
    1. Bobby Helms
    2. Elvis Presley
    3. Frank Sinatra
    4. Chuck Berry
    Answer: a. Bobby Helms
11. Name the animated train movie that goes to the North Pole.
    1. The Polar Express
    2. Snowpiercer
    3. Frozen Journey
    4. Santa’s Express
    Answer: a. The Polar Express
12. What’s the name of the iconic ballet often performed at Christmas?
    1. Swan Lake
    2. Sleeping Beauty
    3. The Nutcracker
    4. Giselle
    Answer: c. The Nutcracker
13. Which reindeer shares a name with the title of a holiday song?
    1. Dasher
    2. Rudolph
    3. Blitzen
    4. Comet
    Answer: b. Rudolph
14. Which U.S. state is the setting for the movie “Elf’s” iconic finale in Central Park?
    1. California
    2. New Jersey
    3. New York
    4. Illinois
    Answer: c. New York
15. In the movie “Elf,” what is the first rule of the Code of Elves?
    1. Always make toys
    2. Treat every day like Christmas
    3. Spread cheer by singing loudly
    4. Never stop believing in Santa
    Answer: b. Treat every day like Christmas

Festive Traditions Around the World

1. Which country started the Christmas tree tradition?
   1. France
   2. Germany
   3. Sweden
   4. England
   Answer: b. Germany
2. In Norway, why do families hide their brooms on Christmas Eve?
   1. To save them for the new year
   2. To symbolize a clean house
   3. To keep children from making a mess
   4. To prevent witches/spirits from stealing them
   Answer: d. To prevent witches/evil spirits from stealing them
3. What is ‘La Befana’, and when do children in Italy expect her?
   1. A Christmas witch on Jan 5–6
   2. A Christmas cake on Dec 24-25
   3. A Santa’s helper on Dec 24
   4. A winter angel on Jan 1
   Andrew: a. A Christmas witch on Jan 5–6
4. What fruit is traditionally found in Christmas stockings?
   1. Banana
   2. Apple
   3. Orange
   4. Grapes
   Answer: c. Orange
5. What dessert is known as “Bûche de Noël”?
   1. Fruitcake
   2. Yule Log Cake
   3. Panettone
   4. Stollen
   Answer: b. Yule Log cake
6. What is a “Smoking Bishop”?
   1. A hot soup
   2. A fireplace log
   3. A burning candle
   4. A spiced mulled wine punch
   Answer: d. A spiced mulled wine punch.
7. In Poland, what signals the start of Christmas dinner?
   1. Midnight
   2. First snow
   3. First star in the sky
   4. Church bells
   Answer: c. The first star appearing in the sky
8. What Roman festival is linked to the origin of Christmas traditions?
   1. Lupercalia
   2. Saturnalia
   3. Bacchanalia
   4. Floralia
   Answer: b. Saturnalia
9. When are Christmas decorations traditionally taken down in the UK?
   1. Jan 1
   2. Twelfth Night (Jan 5–6)
   3. Christmas Day (Dec 25)
   4. Dec 31
   Answer: b. Twelfth Night (Jan 5th-6th)
10. Who invented the Christmas cracker, and when?
    1. Tom Smith, 1847
    2. Charles Dickens, 1860
    3. Queen Victoria, 1850
    4. Clement Clarke Moore, 1823
    Answer: a. Tom Smith, 1847
11. What does a traditional cracker contain?
    1. Paper hat, joke, toy
    2. Candy, hat, toy
    3. Coins, hat, card
    4. Hat, candle, toy
    Answer: a. Paper hat, a joke, toy
12. What’s the significance of the Yule log?
    1. Light, warmth, and good luck for the coming year
    2. To feed Santa’s reindeer
    3. A symbol of the North Star
    4. Used to start fireworks
    Answer: a. It represented warmth, light, and good luck for the coming year
13. Where is the tradition of “The Feast of the Seven Fishes” from?
    1. Mexico
    2. Italian-American
    3. Greece
    4. Spain
    Answer: b. Italian-American
14. What popular Christmas parade, started in 1924, is broadcast live from New York every Thanksgiving morning?
    1. Rose Parade
    2. Holiday Lights Parade
    3. Disney Parade
    4. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
    Answer: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
15. What’s the history behind wearing paper hats from crackers?
    1. They were first introduced by Victorian royalty to celebrate the new year
    2. They represent the spirit of the holiday season and giving
    3. They represent Santa’s helpers
    4. They symbolise crowns, to honor the Three Wise Men
    Answer: d. They symbolise crowns, to honor the Three Wise Men

Festive Fun & Oddities Trivia Questions

1. Which campus tradition involves exchanging small, often silly gifts with friends before winter break?
   1. White Elephant
   2. Secret Santa
   3. Gift Swap
   4. Holiday Grab
   Answer: b. Secret santa
2. What fast-food chain is famous in the U.S. for releasing holiday-themed cups each year?
   1. McDonald’s
   2. Dunkin’
   3. Starbucks
   4. KFC
   Answer: c. Starbucks
3. What is the name of the ballet performed during the holiday season which features the Sugar Plum Fairy?
   1. Cinderella
   2. Sleeping Beauty
   3. Swan Lake
   4. The Nutcracker
   Answer: d. The Nutcracker
4. How many towns in America are named “Christmas”?
   1. 1
   2. 7
   3. 5
   4. 3
   Answer: d. 3 towns
5. Which American city is known for having the largest light display, “ZooLights,” at its famous zoo?
   1. New York
   2. Chicago
   3. Los Angeles
   4. Washington, D.C.
   Answer: b. Chicago
6. What holiday shopping event happens the day after Thanksgiving?
   1. Green Monday
   2. Cyber Monday
   3. Black Friday
   4. Giving Tuesday
   Answer: c. Black Friday
7. In the UK, what do you traditionally stir for good luck during Christmas?
   1. Christmas pudding
   2. Mince pies
   3. Hot cocoa
   4. Mulled wine
   Answer: a. Christmas pudding
8. Which animated Disney character sings “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”, a song often heard at holiday events?
   1. Elsa
   2. Anna
   3. Olaf
   4. Kristoff
   Answer: b. Anna
9. Which holiday drink is debated among students as being “delicious or disgusting”?
   1. Hot chocolate
   2. Apple cider
   3. Peppermint mocha
   4. Eggnog
   Answer: d. Eggnog
10. What kind of pie is especially popular at both Thanksgiving and Christmas in the U.S.?
    1. a) Pumpkin
    2. b) Apple
    3. c) Cherry
    4. d) Pecan
    Answer: a. Pumpkin pie
11. What type of plant are people expected to kiss underneath at Christmas?
    1. Holly
    2. Mistletoe
    3. Ivy
    4. Poinsettia
    Answer: b. Mistletow
12. What decoration do people tend to put on their front door?
    1. Garland
    2. Tinsel
    3. Lights
    4. Wreath
    Answer: d. Wreath
13. What’s the name of the Christmas tradition where families move a little toy around the house each night?
    1. Elf on the Shelf
    2. Santa’s Helper
    3. Snow Elf
    4. Frosty’s Friend
    Answer: a. Elf on the shelf
14. What sweet treat, shaped like a hook, is often used to decorate Christmas trees?
    1. Lollipops
    2. Peppermints
    3. Candy Canes
    4. Taffy Sticks
    Answer: c. Candy canes
15. Name all of Santa’s reindeer in order?
    1. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen
    2. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Rudolph
    3. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
    4. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Rudolph
    Answer: c. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph

Fill-in-the-Blank Christmas Questions

1. In the song “The Twelve Days of ___,” the giver sends a partridge in a pear tree.

   Answer: Christmas

2. The classic carol “___ Christmas” was written by Irving Berlin.

   Answer: White

3. In Germany, people often remove Christmas decorations on ____.

   Answer: Candlemas

4. The Yule log is often symbolised by burning a large piece of ____.

   Answer: Wood

5. A film about a boy left home alone at Christmas is called Home _______.

   Alone

6. The famous ballet performed at Christmas is The _______.

   Answer: Nutcracker

7. Rudolph is known for his glowing ___ nose.

   Answer: Red

8. The movie Home Alone takes place in the city of __________.

   Answer: Chicago

9. The “Silent Night” original title is Stille ___.

   Answer: Nacht

10. Santa Claus is also known as Saint __________.

    Answer: Nicholas

11. Many American families leave out milk and __________ for Santa on Christmas Eve.

    Answer: Cookies

12. The tradition of building and decorating houses made from cookies is called a __________ house.

    Answer: Gingerbread

13. The festive tree tradition started in ___.

    Answer: Germany

14. In “Elf,” Buddy the Elf says: “Treat every day like _____.”

    Answer: Christmas

15. The famous Christmas song about Santa coming to town warns, “You better not __________.”

    Answer: Cry

How to create a magical quiz for the holiday season

Step 1: Choose a quiz type

FlexiQuiz allows you to create and share either a live or classic quiz.

A live quiz game has a host, and players respond in real time. Learn more about making a live quiz game.

A classic allows people to respond at their own pace.

Step 2: Add your questions

We have shared over 75 Christmas questions with answers that you can export to upload to your question bank. Click here to download our ready-made questions.

Coming soon! You can use our new AI feature to instantly generate questions on your chosen topics. For example:

• Christmas food and drink
• Christmas literature
• Movies for the holiday season
• History and origins of Christmas
• Or add personal questions that reflect funny moments with friends, family or colleagues during the holiday season.

Questions can be in various formats like multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, picture choice, matching, or file upload.

Add seasonal media, such as Christmas images, carols, and videos, to make your quiz interactive.

Add questions manually or, for classic quizzes, upload using our Excel template.

Step 3: Style your quiz to capture the holiday spirit

Style your Christmas quiz to reflect the holiday spirit using background images, colors, and fonts.

Use red and green palettes, snowflake or glitter borders, and festive fonts like Mountains of Christmas or Pacifico.

Or quickly style your quiz with a FlexiQuiz Holiday template that is coming soon for the 2025 holiday season.

Step 4: Configure your quiz

Add competition with time limits, fastest question*, custom grading, and certificates.

* Available with live quizzes only.

Step 5: Publish and share your quiz

When ready, go to Publish and open your test to share it.

Share your classic quiz by adding a link to your website, sharing on social media, sending email invitations, or assigning it to a respondent portal. Learn more about ways to share your Christmas quiz.

Ready to host? Create a free Christmas quiz on FlexiQuiz and challenge friends, colleagues, and family!