100+ Fun Christmas Quiz Questions to Play This 2025 Holiday Season

Finding a good set of Christmas quiz questions is harder than it looks.

Most lists repeat the same questions every year, which makes the game predictable before it even starts. So this blog keeps things fresh. You get aha moments (lots of them), accurate facts, and a mix of topics that are actually interesting to answer.

Take your time. Scroll through. Pick your favorites. There are more than one hundred here, waiting to be played with.

And because we like you, really we do, here’s a free downloadable PowerPoint template with some of these Christmas quiz questions designed in slides and ready to be presented interactively with an audience. How so? Stick until the end for a short but sweet tutorial.

Christmas Traditions With Unexpected Origins

1. Which country is credited with introducing the modern concept of the decorated Christmas tree to the English-speaking world?

A. Sweden
B. Germany
C. Austria
D. Switzerland

2. The first artificial Christmas trees were made from what unusual material?

A. Painted paper
B. Straw
C. Dyed goose feathers
D. Thin metal strips

3. The tradition of putting up Christmas lights became popular after which inventor’s company created the first commercially available string lights?

A. Thomas Edison
B. Nikola Tesla
C. Edward Johnson
D. Elmer Sperry

(Johnson was Edison’s associate and showed the first electric string lights in 1882.)

4. Hanging stockings at Christmas traces back to a legend involving Saint Nicholas leaving what item as a secret gift?

A. Bread
B. Candles
C. Gold coins
D. Spices

5. Which ancient festival influenced the early timing and traditions of Christmas celebrations in Europe?

A. Diwali
B. Saturnalia
C. Nowruz
D. Beltane

6. Mistletoe became associated with love partly due to which tradition in Norse mythology?

A. A vow of eternal spring
B. A peace pact between kingdoms
C. A promise of friendship after the death of Baldr
D. A fertility ritual tied to harvest season

(Norse legend: mistletoe became a symbol of harmony after Baldr’s mother vowed it would never again be used to harm.)

7. Candy canes were originally created in Germany for what purpose?

A. To decorate tree branches
B. To keep children quiet during long church services
C. To symbolize shepherds’ staffs
D. As winter medicine

(The “quiet church children” explanation appears in 17th-century accounts.)

8. The first Christmas card ever sold depicted which unusual scene?

A. A snow-covered cottage
B. Santa traveling by boat
C. A family toasting with wine
D. A cathedral choir

(The 1843 card showed a family drinking, which some critics called inappropriate.)

9. Which fruit became a traditional stocking stuffer because it symbolized generosity and luxury during winter?

A. Pears
B. Oranges
C. Pomegranates
D. Dates

10. In Victorian England, Christmas crackers were invented after a candy maker was inspired by what sound?

A. Bells
B. Fireworks
C. A crackling fireplace
D. Church chimes

11. The original Yule log tradition came from which purpose in Northern Europe?

A. Ritual cleansing
B. Battle celebrations
C. Clan gatherings
D. Welcoming the winter solstice

12. Carolling outdoors began partly because early church carols were considered what?

A. Too difficult
B. Too sacred
C. Too joyful
D. Too lively for church settings

13. The poinsettia became a Christmas symbol after being imported into the U.S. by which diplomat?

A. John Hay
B. Joel Poinsett
C. William Seward
D. Everett Henderson

14. The modern idea of Santa’s reindeer gained popularity after a poem published in 1823. Which poem was it?

A. The Snow Queen
B. Christmas Bells
C. A Visit from St. Nicholas
D. The North Wind and the Sun

15. Tinsel was originally made of what material?

A. Tin
B. Brass
C. Silver
D. Aluminum

16. Christmas wreaths originally symbolized what?

A. The circle of community
B. A new agricultural year
C. Strength and victory
D. The four seasons

(Wreaths originated as symbols of triumph in ancient Greece and Rome.)

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Around-the-World Winter Holidays

17. In the Philippines, the world’s longest Christmas season officially begins once radio stations start playing holiday music in which month?

A. September
B. October
C. November
D. August

18. In Japan, what food item became a surprisingly famous Christmas meal due to a 1970s marketing campaign?

A. Ramen
B. Sukiyaki
C. Tempura
D. Fried chicken

19. In Iceland, children place shoes on their windowsills to receive treats from whom?

A. Snow Elves
B. Yule Lads
C. Winter Angels
D. Reindeer Helpers

20. Australian Christmas celebrations often include which seasonal twist?

A. Ice huts
B. Midnight bonfires
C. Beach barbecues
D. Lantern parades

21. In Germany, Stollen is a traditional Christmas bread filled with what?

A. Molasses
B. Cinnamon butter
C. Apple jelly
D. Dried fruit and marzipan

22. In Norway, families hide which household item on Christmas Eve due to an old superstition?

A. Candles
B. Brooms
C. Spoons
D. Winter boots

23. Which country’s Christmas markets are so iconic that they inspire December tourism worldwide?

A. France
B. Denmark
C. Germany
D. Canada

24. In Finland, children believe Santa lives in which region of the country?

A. Helsinki
B. Karelia
C. Åland
D. Lapland

25. In Mexico’s “Las Posadas,” communities reenact which journey?

A. The Magi traveling
B. Mary and Joseph seeking shelter
C. Shepherds visiting the manger
D. The journey to Bethlehem

26. Which country celebrates “Little Christmas” or “Women’s Christmas” on January 6?

A. Greece
B. Spain
C. Ireland
D. Croatia

27. In Sweden, the Gävle Goat becomes famous each year because what often happens to it?

A. It melts
B. It collapses
C. People try to burn it down
D. It gets stolen

28. In Italy, children look forward to a January visit from whom?

A. Saint Nicholas
B. The Snow Witch
C. La Befana
D. The Three Kings

29. Which country begins Christmas by diving into freezing water during the “Polar Bear Swim”?

A. Russia
B. Canada
C. Scotland
D. Estonia

30. In South Africa, a popular December treat sometimes includes fried… what?

A. Rice dough
B. Caterpillars
C. Pumpkin blossoms
D. Corn chaff

31. Which country celebrates “Christmas ships” that sail through harbors decorated with lights every December?

A. Malta
B. Thailand
C. Norway
D. United States (Pacific Northwest)

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Christmas Food Oddities and Firsts

32. What traditional Christmas drink was once considered so luxurious that only the wealthy could afford it because of its costly ingredients?

A. Spiced cider
B. Hot chocolate
C. Mulled tea
D. Eggnog

33. What ingredient gives a Christmas ham its iconic glossy finish?

A. Brown sugar
B. Vinegar
C. Honey or maple glaze
D. Butter

34. Which holiday dessert became associated with good luck because households baked coins or charms inside it?

A. Sugarplums
B. Fruit slices
C. Ginger biscuits
D. Christmas pudding

35. Sugar cookies grew in popularity at Christmas once which kitchen innovation became widely available?

A. Cheaper vanilla
B. Metal cookie cutters
C. Colored frostings
D. Oven timers

36. Which nut is famously roasted during Christmas because it naturally “pops” open over heat?

A. Almond
B. Walnut
C. Chestnut
D. Hazelnut

37. Why did early Christmas bakers add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove to holiday desserts?

A. They kept desserts moist
B. They symbolized purity
C. They were considered rare luxury items reserved for celebrations
D. They helped dough rise

38. What holiday candy became popular partly because it could easily hang on tree branches without falling off?

A. Peppermint discs
B. Wrapped caramels
C. Marshmallow twists
D. Striped candy sticks

39. What classic holiday dessert was once lit on fire before serving to symbolize warmth and celebration?

A. Gingerbread loaf
B. Christmas pudding
C. Cinnamon cake
D. Shortbread

40. Which ingredient was historically added to holiday breads because it represented wealth and abundance?

A. Butter
B. Dried fruits
C. Cornmeal
D. Cocoa

41. What baking technique used during Christmas involves whipping egg whites until stiff to create airy holiday treats?

A. Folding
B. Laminating
C. Meringue-making
D. Glazing

42. Before modern refrigeration, families preserved holiday meats for Christmas using which method?

A. Slow freezing
B. Curing with salt
C. Vinegar baths
D. Fire-smoking only

43. Which festive drink became connected to Christmas gatherings because it was traditionally served steaming hot in communal bowls?

A. Hot cocoa
B. Tea punch
C. Wassail
D. Berry cordial

44. Holiday gingerbread cookies often use molasses. What did molasses originally offer bakers besides sweetness?

A. Waterproofing
B. Color and moisture retention
C. Rising power
D. Preservation

45. The tradition of decorating holiday cookies with royal icing became easier once what ingredient became widely accessible?

A. Butter
B. Almond flour
C. Powdered sugar
D. Citrus extract

46. Which holiday fruit naturally stores well through winter, making it a seasonal baking favorite?

A. Strawberries
B. Cranberries
C. Blueberries
D. Figs

47. What baking tool helped turn gingerbread from loaves into festive shapes during the holiday season?

A. Pastry blender
B. Dough scraper
C. Patterned wooden molds
D. Rolling pins

48. Holiday shortbread was traditionally pressed with what household item to imprint decorative patterns?

A. Forks
B. A wooden spoon or carved mold
C. Candle stubs
D. Cloth napkins

49. Which holiday dessert became a celebratory treat because its ingredients—sugar and spice—were once among the most expensive imports in Europe?

A. Rum cake
B. Almond tart
C. Spice cake
D. Frosted loaf

50. What classic holiday beverage is often topped with grated nutmeg, not only for flavor but historically to show off its rarity?

A. Hot buttered rum
B. Mulled wine
C. Spiced milk
D. Eggnog

51. Which Christmas treat became associated with generosity because it was shared piece by piece during community feasts?

A. Glazed biscuits
B. Holiday spice loaf
C. Minted chocolate
D. Caramel bricks

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Music, Movies, and Pop Culture

52. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” first reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 after how many years?

A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25

53. Brenda Lee became the oldest artist ever to top the Billboard Hot 100 in 2023 with which holiday song?

A. Jingle Bell Rock
B. Let It Snow
C. Frosty the Snowman
D. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

54. Taylor Swift’s “Christmas Tree Farm” music video is made from real footage of what?

A. Her first concert
B. Winter in New York
C. Studio sessions
D. Her childhood on a tree farm

55. Which Christmas movie was Netflix’s most-watched holiday film the year it premiered?

A. Klaus
B. The Christmas Chronicles
C. Love Hard
D. Jingle Jangle

56. Which artist’s Christmas song became the first holiday track to pass one billion Spotify streams?

A. Wham!
B. Justin Bieber
C. Ariana Grande
D. Mariah Carey

57. In “Home Alone,” Kevin’s iconic aftershave scene became famous because of what unexpected real-life detail?

A. It wasn’t scripted
B. He improvised the scream
C. He forgot to keep his hands down
D. The product was swapped on set

(Macaulay Culkin later confirmed he instinctively held his hands to his face.)

58. Which singer released a Christmas EP that included a track titled “A Nonsense Christmas”?

A. Billie Eilish
B. Olivia Rodrigo
C. Sabrina Carpenter
D. Tate McRae

59. Which holiday movie became a recurring streaming hit because viewers discovered it had multiple alternate endings?

A. Disney’s A Christmas Carol
B. Klaus
C. Love Actually (U.K. vs U.S. cuts)
D. The Holiday

60. Ariana Grande’s “Santa Tell Me” has re-entered holiday charts every year since release. What year did it debut?

A. 2010
B. 2014
C. 2017
D. 2014

61. Which Christmas classic song briefly went viral again after TikTok users began recreating its dance scene from the movie “Mean Girls”?

A. Santa Baby
B. Let It Snow
C. Jingle Bell Rock
D. Winter Wonderland

62. Which animated Christmas movie is often praised for having a soundtrack produced entirely by one band?

A. Arthur Christmas
B. The Polar Express
C. A Charlie Brown Christmas
D. The Grinch

(Soundtrack by Vince Guaraldi Trio.)

63. Which Christmas movie became known for having its entire script leaked online years before release, yet still became a hit?

A. Elf
B. The Grinch (2000)
C. The Santa Clause
D. Deck the Halls

64. Wham!’s “Last Christmas” finally hit No. 1 on the U.K. charts in 2021 after how many years since its release?

A. 20
B. 30
C. 37
D. 42

65. Which artist released a modern Christmas song titled “Snow on the Beach (Holiday Edit)” in 2023?

A. Demi Lovato
B. Taylor Swift
C. Dua Lipa
D. Selena Gomez

66. The Christmas movie “Elf” made candy-covered spaghetti memorable. What unusual ingredient does Buddy add on top?

A. Gummy bears
B. Maple syrup
C. M&Ms
D. Chocolate syrup

67. Which streaming service annually reports a surge in searches for “Christmas lo-fi playlists”?

A. Apple Music
B. YouTube
C. Spotify
D. Amazon Music

68. Michael Bublé’s Christmas album is famous for returning to charts every December. When was it released?

A. 2008
B. 2011
C. 2014
D. 2016

69. In the movie “The Holiday,” which real-life location became a tourist hotspot after fans discovered it only existed as a film set?

A. Amanda’s mansion
B. Rosehill Cottage
C. The L.A. editing studio
D. The village pub

70. Which modern pop star performed a televised Christmas special featuring duets with both Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson?

A. Miley Cyrus
B. Mariah Carey
C. Kelly Clarkson
D. Lizzo

71. Which Christmas song by Sia became popular for its upbeat sound despite being released as an original, not a cover?

A. Ho Ho Ho
B. Snowman
C. Puppies Are Forever
D. Snowman

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Record Breakers and World Wonders

72. The tallest natural Christmas tree ever displayed stood at approximately what height?

A. 60 meters
B. 72 meters
C. 84 meters
D. 91 meters

73. The world’s largest advent calendar ever built stood over 70 meters tall and was displayed on the façade of which building?

A. A shopping mall
B. A cathedral
C. A town hall
D. A museum

74. The record for the largest gathering of people wearing Santa hats was set in which country?

A. Canada
B. Australia
C. Ireland
D. Italy

75. The world’s largest snowman (technically a snow-woman) reached what height?

A. 10 meters
B. 25 meters
C. 37 meters
D. 42 meters

76. What Christmas-themed item once set a Guinness record for being the most expensively decorated of its kind?

A. Wreath
B. Christmas tree
C. Gingerbread house
D. Santa hat

77. The largest Christmas light display by a single household included over how many individual bulbs?

A. 250,000
B. 400,000
C. 520,000
D. 600,000+

78. The world’s biggest Christmas market by visitor count often surpasses two million visitors each season. Which city hosts it?

A. Strasbourg
B. Vienna
C. Nuremberg
D. Prague

79. The longest Christmas stocking ever created measured over how many meters?

A. 10
B. 20
C. 40
D. 50+

80. The world’s largest gingerbread village contained more than how many edible buildings?

A. 500
B. 1,500
C. 2,000
D. 3,000

81. One of the world’s biggest floating Christmas trees is annually displayed in which country?

A. Norway
B. Italy
C. New Zealand
D. Brazil

82. The record for the largest group of people caroling together involved how many singers?

A. 10,000+
B. 12,000+
C. 15,000+
D. 20,000+

83. The world’s largest Christmas bauble ever displayed had a diameter of about…

A. 5 meters
B. 6 meters
C. 8 meters
D. 10 meters

84. The fastest time recorded for decorating a full Christmas tree (lights, ornaments, star) is under…

A. 5 minutes
B. 2 minutes
C. 1 minute
D. 30 seconds

85. Which city once showcased a Christmas tree made entirely of LEGO bricks that stood over 10 meters tall?

A. Tokyo
B. London
C. Melbourne
D. Singapore

86. The largest Christmas-themed sand sculpture was created on a beach and measured over…

A. 6 meters
B. 9 meters
C. 13 meters
D. 18 meters

87. The world’s longest-running Santa Claus parade first began more than 100 years ago in which country?

A. USA
B. Canada
C. Denmark
D. Germany

88. Which type of Christmas light display once broke a Guinness record for having over 1.2 million synchronized lights?

A. Park fountain display
B. Private residential show
C. Shopping mall show
D. Museum rooftop show

89. The largest human Christmas tree formation involved how many participants?

A. 1,000
B. 3,000
C. 4,000+
D. 8,000

90. One of the world’s biggest Christmas stars sits atop a mountain and spans over…

A. 20 meters
B. 30 meters
C. 45 meters
D. 60 meters

91. The longest Christmas dinner table on record stretched over…

A. 100 meters
B. 500 meters
C. 800 meters
D. 1 kilometer

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Christmas in Technology and Modern Life

92. The first digital “e-Christmas card” was sent in which decade, marking the beginning of online holiday greetings?

A. 1970s
B. 1980s
C. 1990s
D. 2000s

93. Online shopping traffic on Christmas Day now comes mostly from which device?

A. Tablets
B. Laptops
C. Smart TVs
D. Smartphones

94. Which company tracks the most-used Christmas emojis every year, with the tree usually ranked first?

A. WhatsApp
B. Twitter/X
C. Google
D. Instagram

95. What technology made synchronized Christmas light shows at homes and neighborhoods surge in popularity?

A. Bluetooth speakers
B. LED strips
C. Smart timers and programmable controllers
D. Solar-powered bulbs

96. The world’s most-viewed Christmas livestream typically features what?

A. North Pole cams
B. Yule log fireplace loops
C. Midnight Mass
D. Snowfall videos

97. Which digital tradition became popular as more families celebrated Christmas remotely in 2020?

A. Animated photo frames
B. Virtual family gift openings
C. E-gift cards only
D. QR-code ornaments

98. What modern holiday trend lets people track Santa in real time on Christmas Eve?

A. Google Globe
B. NORAD Santa Tracker
C. Holiday Satellite
D. GPS Sleigh

99. Streaming services report yearly spikes in searches for what type of Christmas video?

A. DIY wreath tutorials
B. Fireplace ambience loops
C. Baking ASMR
D. Snowstorm documentaries

100. Which device became one of the most gifted tech items during recent Christmas seasons due to remote learning?

A. Smartwatches
B. Gaming consoles
C. Tablets
D. E-readers

101. What modern communication style has become a go-to for sending quick holiday wishes?

A. Holiday postcards
B. Phone calls
C. Voice notes
D. Email GIFs

102. Which Christmas filter became one of Instagram’s top seasonal effects?

A. Reindeer face
B. Snow sparkle overlay
C. Santa beard swap
D. Elf hat stretch

103. What feature on video call apps became widely used during virtual Christmas parties?

A. HD mode
B. Custom backgrounds
C. Split-screen trivia
D. Audio booster mode

104. The rise of smart home devices led to which new Christmas habit?

A. Preheated ovens
B. Countdown alarms
C. Voice-controlled tree lighting
D. Digital stocking hangers

105. Which type of digital content typically sees a big surge in uploads every Christmas morning?

A. Cooking reels
B. Travel documentaries
C. Gift reaction videos
D. Snow tutorials

How to Turn These Christmas Quiz Questions into a PowerPoint Game

Reading through a long list of trivia is one thing. Watching people actually answer it together is where the fun starts. Once you have your favorite questions picked out, you can pull them into a simple slide deck and let ClassPoint handle the interactive part for you right inside PowerPoint.

No jumping between tools. No separate quiz app. Just your presentation, ClassPoint added to your PowerPoint ribbon, and everyone joining from their own device.

Here’s how to build it step by step using ClassPoint’s Multiple Choice activity.

1. Build your trivia slide

Add your chosen Christmas quiz question to a blank slide.
Place the four choices (A, B, C, D) underneath so everything is easy to spot when the slide appears on screen.

That’s all you need for the content.

2. Add a Multiple Choice button

Go to the Inknoe ClassPoint tab in your PowerPoint ribbon.

Click Multiple Choice from the Interactive Quiz group, drop the button on your slide, and open its settings appearing automatically from the side panel.

Mark the correct answer.

You’ve now turned your normal slide into an interactive one.

3. Run the game in Slide Show mode

Start presenting by going to slide show.
Your particpants join by going to classpoint.app and typing in the class code shown on the upper-right side of your screen.

When you tap the Multiple Choice button on your slide, the question gets sent instantly on their devices.
They choose their answers from their phones, tablets, or laptops while you watch the results come in back to your PowerPoint slide show live.

4. Show the answer and give out stars

Once everyone has answered, close the submissions and reveal the correct choice.
Award stars to players who got it right.

If you want the energy to spike, show the leaderboard. It keeps everyone on their toes and makes each round feel like its own mini-victory.

Want a twist? You can mix in other ClassPoint question types

• Short Answer. This works well when you want everyone to think on their own instead of choosing from a list. You might throw in a quick prompt like asking students to name a Christmas movie they watched recently or a holiday song they keep hearing everywhere.
• Word Cloud. This is great for warm-ups or moments when you want the whole class to respond at once. Ask something simple like a word they associate with Christmas, and watch the responses gather on your slide in a growing cloud.
• Fill in the Blanks. Perfect for short challenges that feel a little more playful. You can remove a keyword from a holiday fact or lyric and let students guess the missing piece. When the answers are in, reveal the correct one and keep the game moving.