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If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly activity for the holidays, look no further than our free online Christmas quizzes! Our quizzes can all be played right here on our webpage, making them perfect for putting up on the big screen for everyone to play, or for everyone to play separately and compare scores.

Whether you’re looking for something competitive, relaxed, or even just an end-of-year classroom activity, our quizzes are the perfect way to include everyone, kids and adults alike.

 

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Our quizzes cover a variety of Christmas themes, from festive music and holiday movies to testing your knowledge of Santa’s reindeer and Christmas foods. All you need to do is find your favourite topic below, or pick a quiz that looks most fun, and get started! Christmas trivia is a great way to bond with family over the holidays, and you can avoid all the setup and mess by using our online quizzes right here in your browser. We’ve included quizzes with answers so you can check whether you’re right or wrong and pick up some new Christmas facts as you go!

If you need a little more help getting started, we’ve got some instructions below on how to play.

How To Play Our Christmas Quizzes

To get started, all you need to do is:

  1. Find the perfect quiz for you and click the “Start” button.

  2. You’ll be automatically taken through all of the quiz questions – Simply click the answer you want and hope that you’ll get a higher score than everyone else!

  3. When you’ve gotten through the questions, the quiz will show your results and let you know how you did.

  4. You can review your answers all in the same quiz section, checking which ones you got correct and which ones were wrong. Even if you don’t do too well, it’s a great opportunity to learn more about the holidays!

Check out our quizzes below! If you’d like more information on each free online quiz, check out the bottom of the page.

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From Japan’s KFC dinners to Sweden’s giant straw goat, explore global Christmas traditions. How much festive knowledge do you have? 🌍✨

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1. What do people in Norway traditionally hide during Christmas to prevent witches from stealing them?

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2. What is the traditional Christmas dessert in Australia known as?

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3. Which country starts the Christmas season by celebrating 'St. Lucia's Day' on December 13th?

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4. Which country celebrates Christmas by singing 'Posadas', a series of parties?

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5. Where do people celebrate Christmas by serving a dish called 'Réveillon'?

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6. In which country is it a tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?

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7. In which country is La Befana, a kind witch, believed to deliver gifts to children on January 6th?

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8. Which country has a tradition of a Christmas log that children beat with sticks in order for it to 'poop' out gifts?

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9. In which country do families light 'lanterns on poles' as part of their Christmas tradition?

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10. Which country is known for the 'Christmas Witch', a folklore character named La Befana?

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11. In which country is 'Julklapp', a tradition of delivering anonymous gifts, celebrated?

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12. In which country is 'Caga Tió', a Christmas character that 'poops' out presents, part of the holiday tradition?

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13. Which country has the tradition of the 'Yule Lads', mischievous figures who visit children on the 13 nights leading to Christmas?

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14. In which country is Christmas Eve also known as 'Wigilia'?

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15. Which country celebrates the holiday of 'Simbang Gabi', a series of nine dawn masses leading up to Christmas?

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16. Which European country is known for the tradition of Krampus, a creature that punishes naughty children?

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17. Where is it customary to eat a '12-course meal' on Christmas Eve, with each course representing one of the Apostles?

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18. In which country do people often celebrate Christmas with a pudding made of rice, known as 'Risalamande'?

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19. Which country celebrates 'Gävle Goat', a giant straw goat, during Christmas?

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20. In which country is the tradition of 'Boxing Day' celebrated the day after Christmas?

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From mince pies to eggnog, test your festive foodie knowledge. Do you feast like Santa, or snack like Scrooge? 🎅🍴

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1. Which country is known for its Christmas market selling 'Glühwein'?

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2. What is traditionally added to mulled wine for flavor?

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3. What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?

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4. Which Scandinavian country is known for its Christmas dish called 'Lutefisk'?

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5. What is the main ingredient in a Christmas trifle?

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6. Which dessert is known as a 'Bûche de Noël'?

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7. Which country is famous for its Christmas dish called 'Feast of the Seven Fishes'?

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8. What drink is known as 'Wassail'?

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9. What is a 'Mince Pie' traditionally filled with?

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10. What is the traditional Christmas cake in Japan called?

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11. Which fruit is traditionally placed on top of a Christmas ham?

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12. What is the primary flavor in a traditional eggnog?

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13. What is 'Zabaglione' traditionally served with during Christmas in Italy?

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14. Which vegetable is traditionally served with Christmas dinner?

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15. What is the traditional bread eaten during Christmas in Italy?

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16. Which alcoholic beverage is often used to flambé a Christmas pudding?

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17. What is the main ingredient in 'Stollen'?

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18. Which spice is traditionally used in Christmas cookies?

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19. Which meat is often the centerpiece of Christmas dinner in the UK?

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20. What type of nut is often used in Christmas stuffing?

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From Saint Nicholas to the North Pole, test your Santa smarts. Are you on the nice list—or naughty? 🎁🎄

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1. What ingredient is used to make Santa's favorite treat, milk and cookies?

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2. What is Santa Claus known to leave behind in stockings?

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3. Who helps Santa Claus in making toys?

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4. Which of these is a common decoration associated with Santa?

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5. In which country did the legend of Santa Claus originate?

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6. Which reindeer is known to be the leader of Santa's sleigh team?

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7. Which song is a classic Christmas song about Santa Claus?

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8. What is Santa Claus's mode of transportation?

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9. How does Santa enter homes to deliver gifts?

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10. What does Santa Claus traditionally ride to deliver presents?

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11. Which of Santa's reindeer has a name that begins with the letter 'C'?

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12. Which famous poem describes Santa Claus's visit on Christmas Eve?

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13. What is another name for Santa Claus?

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14. What color is Santa's beard?

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15. What does Santa give to children on the nice list?

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16. Which holiday is Santa Claus most associated with?

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17. What color is Santa Claus's traditional suit?

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18. What is the name of Santa's wife?

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19. Where does Santa Claus live according to popular belief?

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20. What is Santa's favorite drink?

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From Rudolph’s red nose to Donner and Blitzen, test your reindeer knowledge. Do you lead the sleigh—or trip over snow? 🎅✨

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1. What is the primary diet of reindeer in the wild?

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2. Which reindeer is often associated with love and affection?

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3. Reindeer are also known by what other name in some regions?

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4. Which reindeer name means 'thunder' in German?

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5. Which reindeer is named after a mythological character known for his speed?

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6. What is the name of the reindeer that Santa added to guide his sleigh on foggy nights?

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7. Which reindeer's name means 'lightning' in German?

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8. How do reindeer adapt to the cold climate?

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9. Which reindeer is known for being the fastest?

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10. Which reindeer is traditionally the leader of Santa's sleigh team?

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11. What year did the song 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' debut?

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12. Reindeer are most closely related to which other animal?

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13. How many reindeer are in Santa's traditional team?

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14. Which reindeer shares its name with a famous comet?

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15. Which reindeer is known for having a red nose?

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From Home Alone to Elf, test your festive film knowledge. Will you jingle all the way, or flop like Scrooge? 🎅

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1. In 'Love Actually', which song does Billy Mack cover to compete for the Christmas number one single?

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2. Which Christmas movie features a character named George Bailey?

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3. In 'A Christmas Carol', what is the first ghost to visit Ebenezer Scrooge?

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4. In 'The Santa Clause', what is Scott Calvin's job before he becomes Santa?

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5. In 'Home Alone 2', where does Kevin get lost?

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6. What is the main character's name in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'?

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7. Which 1988 film features a New York City police officer battling criminals during Christmas?

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8. Who plays the character of Jack Skellington in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'?

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9. In 'Home Alone', what is the name of the youngest McCallister child who gets left behind?

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10. What does Ralphie want for Christmas in 'A Christmas Story'?

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11. Which actor plays the Grinch in the 2000 live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss's story?

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12. In 'Christmas Vacation', what animal is found hiding in the Griswold family's Christmas tree?

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13. In 'The Polar Express', what is the first gift of Christmas?

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14. In 'Elf', what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?

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15. What is the name of the guardian angel who helps George Bailey in 'It's a Wonderful Life'?

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From sitcom specials to holiday dramas, test your Christmas TV knowledge. Do you sparkle on screen or fade to static? ✨📡

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1. In the 'Friends' Christmas episode 'The One with the Holiday Armadillo', who dresses as Santa?

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2. In the TV special 'A Charlie Brown Christmas', what does Charlie Brown set out to find?

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3. Which famous actor narrates 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'?

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4. Which character famously says 'Bah, Humbug!' in many Christmas TV adaptations?

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5. In 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!', what is the name of the Grinch's dog?

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6. In 'The Simpsons' Christmas episode 'Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire', what does Bart get as a tattoo?

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7. Which TV special features the song 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch'?

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8. What is the main conflict in 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'?

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9. In 'The Year Without a Santa Claus', which two characters are responsible for the weather?

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10. What type of animal is 'Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey'?

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11. In 'Frosty the Snowman', what brings Frosty to life?

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12. What is the name of the angel in 'It's a Wonderful Life'?

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13. Which of these is a recurring theme in many Christmas TV specials?

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14. In the 'Doctor Who' Christmas special, what is the TARDIS disguised as?

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15. In 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer', what is the name of Rudolph's elf friend?

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From festive facts to merry mysteries, test your Christmas trivia knowledge. Will you sleigh this quiz or melt like snow? ⛄🎅

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1. Which country did eggnog originate from?

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2. What is the best-selling Christmas single of all time?

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3. What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under mistletoe?

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4. In the movie 'Home Alone', where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

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5. What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?

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6. Which popular Christmas beverage is also called 'milk punch'?

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7. Which Christmas song contains the lyric 'Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way'?

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8. What was Frosty the Snowman's nose made out of?

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9. In the song '12 Days of Christmas', what is given on the 5th day?

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10. What does Santa Claus traditionally use to travel on Christmas Eve?

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11. Which reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine's Day?

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12. Which country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

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13. In Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', what is Mr. Scrooge's first name?

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14. What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?

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15. What is the name of the Grinch's dog in 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'?

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From the tallest trees to the fastest gift wrapping, test your Christmas record-breaking knowledge. Can you set the high score? 🎅✨

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1. What is the record for the most lights on a Christmas tree?

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2. Which country holds the record for the largest number of people caroling simultaneously?

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3. What is the record for the largest Christmas tree ever displayed?

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4. Which Christmas song holds the record for the most copies sold?

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5. Which country holds the record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Santa Claus?

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6. What is the record for the most expensive Christmas tree?

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7. What is the record for the largest collection of Santa Claus memorabilia?

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8. What is the record for the longest Christmas stocking?

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9. Which country holds the record for the largest snow globe?

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10. What year was the world record for the largest Secret Santa gift exchange set?

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11. Which city holds the record for the world's tallest living Christmas tree?

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12. Which city holds the record for the world's largest Christmas market?

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13. What was the length of the longest Christmas dinner ever held?

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14. In which country was the world's largest Christmas cracker pulled?

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15. What is the record for the most Christmas cards sent by a single person?

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Gather the family, test your festive smarts, and see who’s truly Christmas clever. Warning: may cause playful holiday arguments! 🎁✨

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1. Which reindeer shares its name with a famous symbol of Valentine's Day?

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2. Which country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?

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3. Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?

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4. In the song 'Jingle Bells', what kind of sleigh is mentioned?

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5. What is the most popular Christmas plant decoration?

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6. What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?

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7. In 'Home Alone', where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

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8. What is Frosty the Snowman's nose made of?

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9. What color are mistletoe berries?

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10. Which country has a tradition of a witch delivering gifts to children?

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11. What is the name of the Grinch's dog?

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12. Which popular Christmas beverage is also called 'milk punch'?

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13. How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh?

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14. What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

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15. What is the name of the period leading up to Christmas?

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Christmas Quiz Details

World Christmas Traditions Quiz
While Christmas might be a universal holiday, everyone celebrates differently, and countries all have their own holiday traditions! Test how well you know about other traditions and maybe learn a bit more about other countries’ holidays in the process. If you’re looking for a more educational Christmas activity, this quiz is perfect!

Christmas Food & Drinks Quiz
One of the best parts of the holiday is all of the Christmas food and drinks, from eggnog or mulled wine to mince pies and Christmas cookies! How much do you know about holiday foods, and which ones are your favourite?

Santa Claus Quiz
Test your knowledge of the big man himself and find out if you rank on Santa’s nice list or naughty list this Christmas. This is a test for true Christmas lovers, sorting out once and for all who knows the holidays best.

Reindeer Quiz
This is a perfect Christmas trivia quiz for kids, testing how well they know Santa’s beloved reindeer. Do you know how many reindeer Santa has? How about the names of Santa’s reindeer? How many can you remember, and who can remember the most?

Christmas Movie Classics Quiz
Perfect for kids, adults, and families alike, this quiz will test your knowledge of classic Christmas movies. From The Polar Express to Home Alone, this festive quiz will be sure to bring up some holiday nostalgia and test how well you remember your favourite Christmas films.

Christmas TV Specials Quiz
So many TV shows and channels have their very own Christmas specials that are watched by millions – Are you one of them? Test your knowledge of past holiday TV specials to see how well you know them, and how closely you were watching!

Christmas Trivia Quiz
Think of this as your holiday-themed general knowledge quiz, testing how well you know all things Christmas! If you’re looking for your very own Christmas pub quiz, this is a great one to go for, especially for holiday parties.

Christmas Records Quiz
 The perfect quiz for learning Christmas facts and holiday trivia, from the tallest Christmas tree to the record for fastest gift wrapping. Not only will you pick up some cool facts, but you’ll have plenty of fun Christmas facts to share with friends.

Fun Family Christmas Quiz
Pretty much what it says on the tin! The perfect general holiday trivia quiz for everyone, making it a great family activity or Christmas party event. This is also the perfect all-rounder holiday quiz for the classroom, spreading festive cheer through fun Christmas games for teachers to display.

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