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Christmas quiz questions and answers: 30 free questions for 2026
Thirty Christmas quiz questions in five rounds, with the answers underneath each round so the quizmaster can read straight from a phone. They work for the family on Christmas Day, an office party or a quick round at the pub.
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Round 1: Christmas general knowledge
- How many gifts are given in total across all twelve verses of The Twelve Days of Christmas?
- In which modern-day country was St Nicholas, the original Santa, born?
- Apart from gold, what were the other two gifts the Wise Men brought?
- In the poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, how many reindeer are named?
- What colour are mistletoe berries?
- Who composed the music for the ballet The Nutcracker?
Show the answers
- 364
- Turkey
- Frankincense and myrrh
- Eight (Rudolph came later)
- White
- Tchaikovsky
Round 2: Christmas films and TV
- What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
- In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, which city does Kevin end up in?
- Which actor plays Scott Calvin, who becomes Santa, in The Santa Clause (1994)?
- In Love Actually, what is the name of the ageing rock star played by Bill Nighy?
- Which British studio, famous for Wallace and Gromit, made the 2011 film Arthur Christmas with Sony?
- Which green character “stole Christmas” in the Dr. Seuss story?
Show the answers
- Max
- New York
- Tim Allen
- Billy Mack
- Aardman Animations
- The Grinch
Round 3: Food and drink
- Stir-up Sunday, the last Sunday before Advent, is the traditional day to make what?
- Which nut is the main ingredient of marzipan?
- Which bird was the usual Christmas roast in England before turkey took over?
- Which spice gives gingerbread its name?
- What is the name of the thick, sweet Christmas drink made with milk, cream, sugar and eggs?
- Which fruit is traditionally put in the toe of a Christmas stocking?
Show the answers
- Christmas pudding
- Almond
- Goose
- Ginger
- Eggnog
- An orange (or satsuma)
Round 4: Christmas music
- Which band had a 1973 hit with Merry Xmas Everybody?
- Which group sang I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday?
- Who had the 1985 UK Christmas number one with Merry Christmas Everyone?
- Which singer released Step Into Christmas in 1973?
- Which Queen song was Christmas number one in both 1975 and 1991?
- In the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what does Santa ask Rudolph to do?
Show the answers
- Slade
- Wizzard
- Shakin’ Stevens
- Elton John
- Bohemian Rhapsody
- Guide his sleigh
Round 5: Britain, winter and nature
- Which Scottish city hosts one of the UK’s biggest Hogmanay street parties?
- What old English word describes going door to door singing and drinking toasts at Christmas time?
- What is the shortest day of the year in the UK called?
- Do female reindeer grow antlers?
- What is the chemical symbol for gold?
- Which plant with prickly leaves and red berries features in the carol about it and the ivy?
Show the answers
- Edinburgh
- Wassailing
- The winter solstice
- Yes, both male and female reindeer do
- Au
- Holly
How to host a Christmas quiz
- Split into teams of mixed ages so nobody is left out.
- Read each question twice, and give 30 seconds before the next one.
- Swap answer sheets between teams for marking at the end of each round.
- Keep a tie-breaker ready, such as “How many minutes long is the film Elf?” (97 minutes), with the closest team winning.
Frequently asked questions
- How many questions should a Christmas quiz have?
- For a family quiz at home, 30 to 40 questions in 4 or 5 rounds takes about an hour. A pub quiz night usually runs 6 to 8 rounds of 10 questions, with a picture round and a break.
- How do you make a Christmas quiz fair for children and adults?
- Mix easy and hard questions in every round, let children answer the easier ones first, or play in mixed teams of young and old so everyone can help.
- Can I use these questions for a pub or charity quiz?
- Yes. The 30 questions on this page are free to use at home, at work, in the pub or for a charity night.
- Are the answers checked?
- Yes. Every answer on this page was checked by TCH Works in October 2026. If you spot a mistake, email tchworks.shop@agentmail.to and we will fix it.
The full quiz, ready to print
The Great British Christmas Quiz has 60 more original questions in six rounds (none of them repeated from this page), covering traditions, film and telly, Christmas dinner, number ones, around Britain and winter science. It comes with host answers on separate pages, team answer sheets, a ten-team score sheet and a tiebreaker, as an A4 print PDF and a phone-sized PDF. It’s £3.99, and the PDF is emailed to you after payment (usually within a few hours, always within 12 hours).