Question 1

In Jingle Bell Rock, where are they ‘dancing and prancing’?

Accepted Answer

In Jingle Bell Square

Question 2

What do the Mean Girls cast sing at the Christmas talent show?

Accepted Answer

Jingle Bell Rock

Question 3

Which famous duo sang Last Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Wham!

Question 4

Which artist recorded the hit "Blue Christmas" in 1964?

Accepted Answer

Elvis Presley

Question 5

True or False: 4 ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

Accepted Answer

true

Question 6

What much-reviled Christmas dessert is known for its long shelf life?

Accepted Answer

fruitcake , fruit cake

Question 7

True or false:  In Japan,  KFC is a popular Christmas meal.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 8

When was the first Christmas card sent?

Accepted Answer

1843

Question 9

Which of the following is a traditional Italian dessert at Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Pandoro

Question 10

In Home Alone, who helps Kevin escape from the burglars?

Accepted Answer

His neighbor

Question 11

A central item in Kwanzaa traditions, the kinara holds one black, three red, and three green of what item?

Accepted Answer

candles, candle

Question 12

According to a survey by Dance magazine, what Christmas-themed Tchaikovsky ballet accounts for nearly half the annual revenue of many dance companies?

Accepted Answer

The Nutcracker, the nut cracker, Nutcracker, nut cracker

Question 13

In The Santa Clause, why does Scott have to become Santa Claus?

Accepted Answer

Santa fell off his roof

Question 14

A young boy takes a train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve in what classic 1985 children's book by Chris Van Allsburg?

Accepted Answer

The Polar Express, Polar Express

Question 15

True of False: In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” a new silk hat made Frosty come to life?

Accepted Answer

false There must have been some magic in that OLD silk hat they found

Question 16

In Spain, a tradition in the first seconds of the New Year is to quickly eat 12 uvas for good luck. In English, what fruit are uvas?

Accepted Answer

Grapes

Question 17

In Elf, what department store does Buddy get a job at?

Accepted Answer

Gimbels

Question 18

Which popular Christmas beverage is also called "milk punch?"

Accepted Answer

eggnog, egg nog

Question 19

What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?

Accepted Answer

Coca-Cola

Question 20

True or false: Popular Christmas song, Jingle Bells, was actually written for Thanksgiving?

Accepted Answer

true

Question 21

In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born in?

Accepted Answer

Turkey

Question 22

True or false: The North Pole has no time zone

Accepted Answer

true True. All longitudinal lines start at the North Pole, which means there’s no time zone.

Question 23

What is Ralphie’s little brother’s name in the movie A Christmas Story?

Accepted Answer

Randy

Question 24

Which one of Santa's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?

Accepted Answer

Cupid

Question 25

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 26

True or False: According to the song, on the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me...Eight Maids A Milking

Accepted Answer

true

Question 27

What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

Accepted Answer

Home Alone

Question 28

How many nights is Hanukkah celebrated?

Accepted Answer

8

Question 29

True or false: Three of Santa's reindeer names begin with the letter "D."

Accepted Answer

true Donner, Dasher, Dancer

Question 30

What was Frosty the Snowman's nose made out?

Accepted Answer

Button

Question 31

In the opening scene of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the characters are seen enjoying what recreational winter activity?

Accepted Answer

skating

Question 32

True or false: According to a 2020 survey, at least 66% of people return at least one of their holiday gifts?

Accepted Answer

true

Question 33

In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

Accepted Answer

Paris

Question 34

What rhyming made-up word completes the following Seinfeld-created holiday phrase? "Festivus for the ______."

Accepted Answer

Rest of Us

Question 35

The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?

Accepted Answer

Macy's

Question 36

Which colors are used to celebrate Kwanzaa?

Accepted Answer

Red, Green and Black

Question 37

What Christmas song is the first and *only* holiday single to be certified diamond?

Accepted Answer

All I Want for Christmas Is You

Question 38

Kwanzaa was first celebrated in the U.S. in what decade?

Accepted Answer

1960s

Question 39

In "The Night Before Christmas," how many reindeer does Santa have?

Accepted Answer

8

Question 40

True or false: If Santa's reindeer were real, they'd be female?

Accepted Answer

true Male reindeer lose their antlers in November, while female reindeer keep their antlers through the winter. Most depictions of Santa’s reindeer show antlers, which means they must be female to guide his sleigh in December.

Question 41

According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?

Accepted Answer

Krampus

Question 42

Which U.S. President was the first to celebrate Hanukkah at the White House?

Accepted Answer

Harry Truman

Question 43

Which actor broke their finger while filming “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation"?

Accepted Answer

Chevy Chase - hile filming the scene where Clark Griswold punches the outside Christmas decorations after he can’t get the lights to work, actor Chevy Chase broke his pinky finger but continued filming the scene that appears in the final movie.

Question 44

According to a 2021 study, how much does the average consumer spend on holiday gifts and other related purchases?

Accepted Answer

> $900

Question 45

What’s the best-selling Christmas single of all time?

Accepted Answer

White Christmas

Question 46

True or false: The gangster movie that Kevin McCallister watches in “Home Alone” is a real film.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 47

In one tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?

Accepted Answer

Pickle

Question 48

What environmentalist U.S. president banned Christmas trees at the White House?

Accepted Answer

Theodore Roosevelt

Question 49

According to the Buddy the Elf, there are four main food groups for elves. Which one of the following does not belong?

Accepted Answer

sugar

Question 50

What are traditional gifts given during Kwanzaa centered around?

Accepted Answer

Learning

Question 51

What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?

Accepted Answer

Home Alone 2

Question 52

True or false: Hanukkah candles are lit from left to right.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 53

What toy are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad trying to purchase in "Jingle All the Way?"

Accepted Answer

Turbo Man

Question 54

True or false: During World War 1, a “Christmas Truce” was enacted by temporarily halting fighting.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 55

“Mele Kalikimaka” means what in Hawaiian?

Accepted Answer

Merry Christmas

Question 56

Which U.S. President was the first to recognize Hanukkah with a menorah lighting at the White House?

Accepted Answer

Jimmy Carter

Question 57

What iconic holiday character first appeared in a 1939 booklet published by the department store Montgomery Ward?

Accepted Answer

Rudolph

Question 58

What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?

Accepted Answer

Max

Question 59

Which celebrity is NOT mentioned in Adam Sandler's "The Chanukah Song?"

Accepted Answer

James Dean

Question 60

When does Kwanzaa begin?

Accepted Answer

December 26th

Question 61

How many gifts in total were given during the “Twelve Days of Christmas?”

Accepted Answer

364

Question 62

Bonus point: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

Accepted Answer

false It's an action movie set at Christmas not a Christmas movie. No further questions.

Holiday Trivia Quiz (60+ Free Holiday Questions & Answers)

2) What do the Mean Girls cast sing at the Christmas talent show?

3) Which famous duo sang Last Christmas?

4) Which artist recorded the hit "Blue Christmas" in 1964?

5) True or False: 4 ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

6) What much-reviled Christmas dessert is known for its long shelf life?

7) True or false: In Japan, KFC is a popular Christmas meal.

8) When was the first Christmas card sent?

9) Which of the following is a traditional Italian dessert at Christmas?

10) In Home Alone, who helps Kevin escape from the burglars?

11) A central item in Kwanzaa traditions, the kinara holds one black, three red, and three green of what item?

12) According to a survey by Dance magazine, what Christmas-themed Tchaikovsky ballet accounts for nearly half the annual revenue of many dance companies?

13) In The Santa Clause, why does Scott have to become Santa Claus?

14) A young boy takes a train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve in what classic 1985 children's book by Chris Van Allsburg?

15) True of False: In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” a new silk hat made Frosty come to life?

16) In Spain, a tradition in the first seconds of the New Year is to quickly eat 12 uvas for good luck. In English, what fruit are uvas?

17) In Elf, what department store does Buddy get a job at?

18) Which popular Christmas beverage is also called "milk punch?"

19) What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?

20) True or false: Popular Christmas song, Jingle Bells, was actually written for Thanksgiving?

21) In which modern-day country was St. Nicholas born in?

22) True or false: The North Pole has no time zone

23) What is Ralphie’s little brother’s name in the movie A Christmas Story?

24) Which one of Santa's reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?

25) Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

26) True or False: According to the song, on the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me...Eight Maids A Milking

27) What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

28) How many nights is Hanukkah celebrated?

29) True or false: Three of Santa's reindeer names begin with the letter "D."

30) What was Frosty the Snowman's nose made out?

31) In the opening scene of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the characters are seen enjoying what recreational winter activity?

32) True or false: According to a 2020 survey, at least 66% of people return at least one of their holiday gifts?

33) In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

34) What rhyming made-up word completes the following Seinfeld-created holiday phrase? "Festivus for the ______."

35) The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?

36) Which colors are used to celebrate Kwanzaa?

37) What Christmas song is the first and *only* holiday single to be certified diamond?

38) Kwanzaa was first celebrated in the U.S. in what decade?

39) In "The Night Before Christmas," how many reindeer does Santa have?

40) True or false: If Santa's reindeer were real, they'd be female?

41) According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime?

42) Which U.S. President was the first to celebrate Hanukkah at the White House?

43) Which actor broke their finger while filming “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation"?

44) According to a 2021 study, how much does the average consumer spend on holiday gifts and other related purchases?

45) What’s the best-selling Christmas single of all time?

46) True or false: The gangster movie that Kevin McCallister watches in “Home Alone” is a real film.

47) In one tradition, an ornament shaped like what food item is hidden on the Christmas tree?

48) What environmentalist U.S. president banned Christmas trees at the White House?

49) According to the Buddy the Elf, there are four main food groups for elves. Which one of the following does not belong?

50) What are traditional gifts given during Kwanzaa centered around?

51) What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump?

52) True or false: Hanukkah candles are lit from left to right.

53) What toy are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad trying to purchase in "Jingle All the Way?"

54) True or false: During World War 1, a “Christmas Truce” was enacted by temporarily halting fighting.

55) “Mele Kalikimaka” means what in Hawaiian?

56) Which U.S. President was the first to recognize Hanukkah with a menorah lighting at the White House?

57) What iconic holiday character first appeared in a 1939 booklet published by the department store Montgomery Ward?

58) What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?

59) Which celebrity is NOT mentioned in Adam Sandler's "The Chanukah Song?"

60) When does Kwanzaa begin?

61) How many gifts in total were given during the “Twelve Days of Christmas?”

62) Bonus point: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?