Christmas trivia: 70 questions and answers for adults and kids

The short answer: this christmas trivia set has 70 questions with answers: 50 in five themed rounds for teens and adults, and a bonus round of 20 for kids.

• Rounds: movies, songs, traditions, history and Santa
• Every answer is listed with its question
• The printable has a score sheet and a hidden answer key
• Use it for family game night, a class party or the office
• Next step: Get the free Christmas trivia (we email it to you); want more? The Holiday Season Bundle is $15.99.

This christmas trivia set has 70 questions with answers: 50 in five themed rounds for teens and adults, and a bonus round of 20 Christmas trivia questions for kids. Use it for a family game night, a class party or the office holiday lunch. Every question is below with its answer (numbered to match the printable), and the free download has the same set as a printable PDF with a score sheet and a hidden answer key.

How to run a Christmas trivia game

1. Split players into teams of three to six. Mix ages on each team.
2. Give each team a pen and a sheet of paper or the score sheet from the PDF.
3. Read one round of ten questions. Allow about 20 seconds per question.
4. Collect answers, read the correct ones aloud and add up the scores.
5. Play the kids' round between adult rounds so younger players stay involved.
6. Use the reindeer names as a tiebreaker: the first team to list all eight wins.

Round 1: Christmas movie trivia

1. In Home Alone, which city is the McCallister family flying to when they leave Kevin behind? Paris
2. In Home Alone, what nickname do the two burglars give themselves? The Wet Bandits
3. In Elf, what are the four main food groups of elves? Candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup
4. In It's a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings? An angel gets his wings
5. What is the name of the town in It's a Wonderful Life? Bedford Falls
6. In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie want for Christmas? A Red Ryder BB gun
7. What is the name of the Grinch's dog? Max
8. How many sizes does the Grinch's heart grow? Three
9. In Miracle on 34th Street, which department store hires Kris Kringle? Macy's
10. In The Polar Express, what is the first gift of Christmas the boy chooses? A bell from Santa's sleigh

Round 2: Christmas song trivia

11. In The Twelve Days of Christmas, what does my true love give on the fifth day? Five golden rings
12. Counting every repeat, how many gifts are given in total in The Twelve Days of Christmas? 364
13. Who sang White Christmas in the 1942 film Holiday Inn? Bing Crosby
14. Who released All I Want for Christmas Is You in 1994? Mariah Carey
15. In the song, what brought Frosty the Snowman to life? An old silk hat
16. According to the song, what are Frosty's nose and eyes made of? A button nose and two eyes made out of coal
17. In what language was Silent Night first written? German (Stille Nacht)
18. Which song begins "Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh"? Jingle Bells
19. In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what do the other reindeer refuse to let Rudolph join in? Any reindeer games
20. Complete the lyric: "Have yourself a merry little ..." Christmas

Round 3: Christmas traditions around the world

21. Which country is usually credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition? Germany
22. Which country has given London a Christmas tree for Trafalgar Square every year since 1947? Norway
23. In which country do many families order KFC for Christmas dinner? Japan
24. In the Netherlands, how does Sinterklaas traditionally arrive? By steamboat (from Spain)
25. What is the French name for a yule log cake? Bûche de Noël
26. What does Feliz Navidad mean? Merry Christmas (in Spanish)
27. In Australia, which season is it at Christmas? Summer
28. In the UK, what treat is traditionally left out for Father Christmas? A mince pie (often with a glass of sherry)
29. The poinsettia is native to which country? Mexico
30. Saint Nicholas was a bishop in Myra, a town in which present-day country? Turkey

Christmas customs have changed a lot over time, as HISTORY's history of Christmas explains: decorated trees date back to Germany in the Middle Ages, and Christmas wasn't declared a federal holiday in the United States until 1870. That variety makes this round a good conversation starter.

Round 4: Christmas history and stories

31. Who wrote A Christmas Carol? Charles Dickens (1843)
32. What was the name of Scrooge's late business partner? Jacob Marley
33. How many spirits visit Scrooge after Marley's ghost? Three
34. What is Scrooge's famous two-word complaint? "Bah! Humbug!"
35. The poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas is traditionally credited to which writer? Clement Clarke Moore
36. In what year did Christmas become a US federal holiday? 1870
37. Rudolph first appeared in a 1939 booklet written for which store? Montgomery Ward
38. Who composed the music for the ballet The Nutcracker? Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
39. In which year was The Elf on the Shelf book first published? 2005
40. What is the name of Scrooge's hardworking clerk in A Christmas Carol? Bob Cratchit

Christmas is still one of the federal holidays listed by USA.gov. The Elf on the Shelf is far newer: CNBC reports that the book was self-published in 2005.

Round 5: Santa, reindeer and the Grinch

41. Name all eight reindeer from 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder (Donner) and Blitzen
42. Which reindeer's name means "lightning" in German? Blitzen
43. Which reindeer's name sounds like the German word for "thunder"? Donner (Donder)
44. Where does Santa live? The North Pole
45. What is the name of the mountain where the Grinch lives? Mount Crumpit
46. What is the name of the town where the Whos live? Whoville
47. What color are mistletoe berries? White
48. What color are holly berries? Red
49. How many points does a snowflake usually have? Six
50. What is the classic flavor of a candy cane? Peppermint

Bonus round: Christmas trivia for kids

1. What color is Santa's suit? Red
2. What date is Christmas Day? December 25
3. Which reindeer has a shiny red nose? Rudolph
4. How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh, counting Rudolph? Nine
5. What do you hang by the fireplace for Santa to fill? Stockings
6. What does Santa say when he laughs? Ho, ho, ho!
7. Who makes the toys in Santa's workshop? The elves
8. What is often used for a snowman's nose? A carrot
9. How does Santa get into the house in the stories? Down the chimney
10. What color is the Grinch? Green
11. What goes on top of the Christmas tree? A star or an angel
12. What are Santa's two lists? Naughty and nice
13. What date is Christmas Eve? December 24
14. What do kids often leave out for Santa? Milk and cookies
15. What do people leave out for the reindeer? Carrots
16. What shape is a candy cane? A hook (like the letter J)
17. What do you call a house made of cookies and candy? A gingerbread house
18. What was magic about Frosty's hat? It brought him to life
19. What do you build out of snow with a hat and scarf? A snowman
20. Where do Santa and the elves live? The North Pole

Want more rounds without the writing? The Game Night Club sends a printable family game night every month, with fact-checked trivia and an answer key.

Make trivia part of a bigger party

Trivia slots in well between louder games. Our Christmas party games list has more ideas, and Christmas bingo and a Christmas word search work for quieter guests and kids. Hosting? The Holiday Season Bundle has party, menu and guest pages, and the Christmas Budget & Gift Planner keeps prizes and gifts within your budget. For a word game with a timer, try Christmas Scattergories. Between rounds, pass around a few christmas jokes to keep the room laughing. Counting down with kids? Our live Christmas countdown shows the days, weeks and sleeps left.

Hosting Thanksgiving too? Our free Thanksgiving trivia works the same way: five rounds, a set of kids' questions and a printable answer key.

If young kids are playing, keep small decorations, and anything that looks like candy, out of toddlers' reach, in line with the AAP's holiday decoration safety tips.

Want more fun facts? Learn about Krampus, Las Posadas and more in Christmas traditions around the world.

Have sports fans at the party? Add a round from our sports trivia questions, 80 questions with answers across football, basketball, baseball and more.

Have little ones at the party? Our riddles for kids include a round of Christmas riddles.

For a church or family gathering, add our Bible trivia questions, including a Christmas story round.