Whether you're hosting a small gathering of friends and family or looking to entertain a larger Christmas party, nothing beats a bit of friendly competition. At Christmas Tree World, we've put together the ultimate Christmas quiz to get everybody in the festive spirit.

So, without further ado, here's a list of Christmas quiz questions and answers:

Questions

Round 1: General knowledge

For general knowledge questions, you can ask about a wide array of topics related to Christmas. Here is a list of 10 questions:

  1. What colour are mistletoe berries?
  2. How many reindeer drive Santa's sleigh? (9 bonus points for names)
  3. Which countries celebrate Christmas on the 24th? (1 point for every country)
  4. Where was baby Jesus born?
  5. Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
  6. What were the three gifts given to Jesus when he was born?
  7. How many ghosts show up in 'A Christmas Carol'? (4 bonus points for each correct ghost)
  8. If you are born on Christmas Day, what is your star sign?
  9. What do Swedish children leave for Santa Claus?
  10. What does Santa give the naughty children for Christmas?

Maximum score (including bonus points) = 34

Round 2: Music

Music plays such an integral part of the holiday season. Whether you've heard these tunes from Christmas adverts or shopping centres, here is a list of 10 questions related to music:

  1. What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time? (Bonus points for naming the artist)
  2. In the '12 Days of Christmas', what was the 8th day of Christmas?
  3. Who has the most Christmas number 1s in the UK?
  4. How many ‘las’ are after the ‘fa’ in ‘Deck the Halls’?
  5. What year was ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ first released? (Bonus point if you can name the artist)
  6. Name the song featured in 'The Snowman'
  7. "Silent night, holy night..." What are the following lyrics? (There are three correct answers here)
  8. How many Christmas songs has Michael Bublé recorded?
  9. What does Alvin the Chipmunk want for Christmas in 'The Chipmunk Song'?
  10. What was the name of Destiny's Child's 2001 hit Christmas song?

Maximum score (including bonus points) = 12

Round 3: TV

Sitting on the sofa and binge-watching some TV is a Christmas tradition. Here is a list of 10 questions about TV:

  1. How many Christmas speeches did Queen Elizabeth II make? (Bonus point if you can give the year that she made her first Christmas speech)
  2. Which celebrity won the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special in 2022?
  3. What year was the first John Lewis Christmas advert?
  4. How many Christmas specials has Call the Midwife aired to date?
  5. On Christmas Day 1986, what did Dirty Den hand Angie Watts in Eastenders?
  6. What does Father Ted Crilly win in the Father Ted Christmas special?
  7. How many Doctor Who specials has David Tennant been in?
  8. In the Simpsons, what is the name of the family dog?
  9. What song do Gavin and Smithy sing to each other over the phone in the 'Gavin and Stacey' Christmas special?
  10. What was the name of the young lady Tim finally got together with in 'The Office' Christmas special?

Maximum score = 11

Round 4: Film

As well as TV, watching a great Christmas movie can certainly get you in the holiday spirit. Here is a list of 10 questions related to Christmas film:

  1. Who plays the Prime Minister in 'Love Actually'?
  2. What was Buddy the Elf's job in the North Pole?
  3. How many days is Kevin left home alone in Home Alone?
  4. What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
  5. What year was the film 'Scrooged' released?
  6. Who voices Arthur in the 2011 animated film 'Arthur Christmas'?
  7. What did Harry Potter receive from Dumbledore during his first Christmas at Hogwarts?
  8. In 'The Nightmare Before Christmas', what is Jack Skellington's title?
  9. In The Muppet Christmas Carol, what non-muppet actor plays Ebenezer Scrooge?
  10. Complete the name of the movie ‘Miracle on ______ Street’

Maximum score = 10

Round 5: Food & drink

Food, glorious food! There's no better way to celebrate the festive season than tucking into some festive grub. Here is a list of 10 questions related to food and drink:

  1. Which country did eggnog originate from?
  2. How many mince pies are eaten in the UK every year?
  3. What drink is commonly poured over a Christmas pudding?
  4. What are pigs in blankets?
  5. Which country traditionally eats KFC at Christmas?
  6. What does Ebenezer Scrooge give to the Cratchit family at the end of 'A Christmas Carol'?
  7. According to Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups? (1 point for each correct group named)
  8. Where did the Yule log originate?
  9. Which drinks company helped popularise Santa's image?
  10. What type of pudding is asked for in the popular Christmas carol, ‘We wish you a Merry Christmas’?

Answers

Round 1: General knowledge

  1. White
  2. 9 - Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen
  3. Czechia, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Argentina, Colombia and Brazil
  4. Bethlehem
  5. Germany
  6. Gold, frankincense and myrrh
  7. Four - Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, the Ghost of Christmas Future and Jacob Marley's Ghost
  8. Capricorn
  9. Coffee
  10. A lump of coal

Maximum score (including bonus points) = 34

Round 2: Music

  1. White Christmas by Bing Crosby
  2. Eight maids milking
  3. LadBaby
  4. 96
  5. 1984 (Band Aid)
  6. Walking in the Air
  7. There are three options: "All is calm, all is bright", "Shepherds quake at the sight", and "Son of God, love's pure light"
  8. 24
  9. A hula-hoop
  10. 8 days of Christmas

Maximum score (including bonus points) = 12

Round 3: TV

  1. 69
  2. Alexandra Mardell
  3. 2007
  4. 6
  5. Divorce papers
  6. Golden Cleric
  7. 9
  8. Santa's Little Helper
  9. Do They Know It's Christmas?
  10. Dawn

Maximum score = 11

Round 4: Film

  1. Hugh Grant
  2. Toy tester
  3. 3 days
  4. Max
  5. 1998
  6. James McAvoy
  7. An invisibility cloak
  8. The Pumpkin King
  9. Sir Michael Caine
  10. 34th

Maximum score = 10

Round 5: Food & drink

  1. England
  2. 800 million
  3. Brandy
  4. Small sausages wrapped in bacon
  5. Japan
  6. Turkey
  7. Candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup
  8. Norway
  9. Coca-Cola
  10. Figgy pudding

Maximum score = 13

Maximum total score once all rounds are complete = 80

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