Here are 10 trivia questions with answers about Christmas:
1. The Origins of Christmas
Q: What Roman festival celebrated on December 25th may have inspired the date of Christmas? A: Saturnalia
Q: In which country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree originate? A: Germany
2. Christmas Characters
Q: In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what is the name of the main character? A: Ebenezer Scrooge
Q: In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what are Frosty’s eyes made of? A: Coal
3. Christmas Music
Q: What popular Christmas song was written during World War II and expresses a longing for peace? A: “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”
Q: Who wrote the music for the Christmas carol “Silent Night”? A: Franz Xaver Gruber
4. Christmas Traditions
Q: What popular Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver? A: Tinsel
Q: In the Netherlands, what holiday figure delivers presents to children on December 5th? A: Sinterklaas
5. Christmas Food
Q: What traditional Christmas drink is made from beaten eggs, sugar, milk, cream, and nutmeg? A: Eggnog
Q: In what country is it traditional to eat fried chicken for Christmas dinner? A: Japan
6. Christmas Movies
Q: What classic Christmas movie stars Jimmy Stewart as a man who learns the true meaning of Christmas with the help of a guardian angel? A: It’s a Wonderful Life
Q: What 2003 Christmas movie features Will Ferrell as a human raised by elves at the North Pole? A: Elf
7. Christmas Traditions
Q: In what country do children traditionally leave a shoe out on December 5th to be filled with gifts by St. Nicholas? A: The Netherlands
Q: What popular Christmas tradition involves hanging stockings by the fireplace? A: Santa Claus filling them with gifts
8. Christmas Symbols
Q: What is the name of the red-nosed reindeer who guides Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve? A: Rudolph
Q: What plant is associated with Christmas and is often used in wreaths and decorations? A: Holly
9. Christmas Around the World
Q: In what country is it traditional to light fireworks on Christmas Eve? A: The Philippines
Q: In what country is the Christmas season celebrated with a feast called “Julbord” featuring dishes like pickled herring and meatballs? A: Sweden
I hope these additional questions provide more fun facts and knowledge about the holiday season!
These are just a few Christmas trivia questions to get you started. There are countless more facts and tidbits about this festive holiday!
