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Christmas Trivia

A free printable Christmas trivia quiz with 16 questions and an answer key. Good for families, classrooms and parties.

Players
Any number, teams work well
Time
10 to 15 minutes
You need
Printed sheets, pens

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Christmas Trivia

Name  
Score  
  1. Which country started the tradition of the decorated Christmas tree?
  2. How many ghosts visit Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, counting Marley?
  3. What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
  4. In The Nutcracker ballet, what is the name of the girl who receives the nutcracker?
  5. What is the poinsettia called in Mexico?
  6. Which reindeer has a red nose?
  7. How many gifts are given in total in "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?
  8. What do you hang in a doorway to earn a kiss?
  9. In 1836, which US state became the first to make Christmas an official holiday?
  10. What is Santa's postal code at Canada Post?
  11. What did my true love give to me on the fifth day of Christmas?
  12. Which Dickens story features Tiny Tim?
  13. How many reindeer pull the sleigh in "A Visit from St. Nicholas", not counting Rudolph?
  14. Which 2003 Christmas movie stars Will Ferrell as Buddy?
  15. What is the main character's name in Home Alone?
  16. In Spain, which celebration happens on January 6?

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Christmas Trivia: answer key

  1. Germany
  2. Four
  3. Max
  4. Clara
  5. Flor de Nochebuena (Christmas Eve flower)
  6. Rudolph
  7. 364
  8. Mistletoe
  9. Alabama
  10. H0H 0H0
  11. Five golden rings
  12. A Christmas Carol
  13. Eight
  14. Elf
  15. Kevin McCallister
  16. Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes)

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How to play

  1. Split into teams or play on your own and hand out the sheets.
  2. Give everyone ten minutes to answer as many questions as they can.
  3. Read the answers out loud. One point per right answer; the highest score wins.

Tips

  • Print the answer key on a separate sheet and keep it with the host.

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