Welcome to Day 9 of our 25 Days of Nostalgia series!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to bring the family together (or spark some friendly competition) than with a Christmas quiz? Whether you’re looking for festive fun after Christmas dinner, a way to entertain the kids, or a bit of light-hearted rivalry at the office party, this quiz has something for everyone.

From general trivia to puzzling questions, emoji challenges, and questions about Christmas films, music, and food, we’ve covered all the bases (and intend to expand as the seasons progresses).

So, grab your mince pies (if you’re anything like me you’ve already restocked 5 times and promised yourself that this is “the last one“), pour yourself a glass of mulled wine, and get ready to test your knowledge of all things festive. And yes, we’ve even included the answers—because, let’s face it, you’re going to need them.

Whether you’re a Christmas fanatic who knows their mince pies from their Stollen or someone who’s just here for the jokes and crackers, this quiz is your chance to show off your festive flair.

You can play solo to sharpen your Christmas smarts or turn it into a team event and find out which family member is the true Christmas champion. Will it be Dad and his gift for endless movie trivia, or Grandma who’s been singing carols since November?

65 Fun and Festive Christmas Quiz Questions for All Ages

Let’s dive into Dadblog’s ultimate Christmas quiz and see if you’re the real star at the top of the tree or just another bauble on the branch!

General Christmas Quiz Questions and Answers

Christmas trivia is always a crowd-pleaser, and this section is packed with classic questions to test your festive knowledge. Perfect for families gathered around the tree or mates at your local Christmas pub quiz, these general Christmas questions aren’t particularly hard, but are sure to spark some healthy competition.

From quirky traditions around the world to iconic Christmas movies, there’s a little something for everyone here.

So, who in your group knows the most about Christmas puddings, mistletoe berries, and Santa’s international aliases? Let’s find out!

Questions:

1. What is the name of the period leading up to Christmas?
2. Which country is credited with starting the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
3. What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
4. In the UK, what time is the King’s Christmas speech traditionally broadcast?
5. Which country enjoys KFC as a popular Christmas meal?
6. What’s the name of the snowman in the classic Christmas movie Frozen?
7. What colour are mistletoe berries?
8. What is the name of the Grinch’s dog in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
9. Which famous Christmas carol begins with the lyrics: “God rest ye merry, gentlemen”?
10. What is Santa Claus known as in France?
11. In which year was Home Alone first released?
12. What drink is traditionally left out for Santa on Christmas Eve in the UK?
13. Which country is the world’s largest exporter of Christmas trees?
14. What gifts did the Three Wise Men bring to baby Jesus?
15. What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

Classic Christmas Songs Emoji Quiz

No, this isn’t The Emoji Movie (though hats off to Channel 5 for airing it during the Queen’s funeral—truly the scheduling choice none of us saw coming). This is a much more festive and slightly less random emoji challenge! In this round, you’ll need to decode popular Christmas songs using nothing but tiny digital icons.

Think you know your Jingle Bells from your Silent Night? Let’s see if your emoji skills are up to scratch. And if decoding emojis isn’t enough to satisfy your festive nostalgia, check out our list of 80s and 90s Christmas songs every millennial will remember. From timeless ballads to cheesy pop hits, it’s a playlist that’ll have you singing all the way to Christmas Day!

Gather your family or friends, and get ready to flex those holiday brain muscles before the brandy kicks in!

Questions:

1#

(Hint: A carol about chiming bells and holiday cheer.)

#2

(Hint: A jolly old fellow with reindeer in tow.)

#3

(Hint: A wintry hit famously covered by a crooner in a white jacket.)

#4

(Hint: A carol about a boy with a very noisy gift.)

#5

(Hint: Shhhh.)

#6

(Hint: A humorous tune about an elderly mishap.)

#7

(Hint: A lively modern Christmas song by a pop diva.)

#8

(Hint: A classic about sending Santa your wish list.)

#9

(Hint: A magical song about a snowman’s fleeting visit.)

#10

(Hint: A song that brings Christmas spirit to life.)

Christmas Movies Emoji Quiz

Grab your popcorn and a mince pie—it’s time for the Christmas movie emoji quiz! From animated classics to festive comedies, these clues will test how well you know your favourite holiday films. Will you sleigh the quiz or be left stranded like Kevin McCallister?

If this round has you feeling nostalgic for your favourite festive flicks, why not take a look at our roundup of nostalgic Christmas movies from the 80s and 90s? From heartwarming tales to laugh-out-loud holiday antics, it’s the ultimate trip down memory lane for anyone who grew up during these iconic decades. See if your go-to Christmas movie made the list!

Now, let’s see how many you can guess from these emoji clues!

💡🎥🎬 (Lights, Camera, Action)

Questions:

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#8

#9

#10

Hints:

1. (Hint: A dark comedy about a not-so-jolly Santa.)
2. (Hint: A modern twist on a classic ghostly Christmas story.)
3. (Hint: A resourceful boy left behind during the holidays.)
4. (Hint: A frantic quest to find the perfect Christmas toy.)
5. (Hint: A magical journey with a frosty friend.)
6. (Hint: A spooky twist on holiday cheer.)
7. (Hint: A family drama set against the backdrop of Christmas.)
8. (Hint: A courtroom drama proving the existence of Santa.)
9. (Hint: A magical train journey to meet the man in red.)
10. (Hint: A Christmas action film featuring a reluctant hero.)

Christmas Music Quiz

Think you’re a true Christmas music expert? This round takes things up a notch with trickier questions about lyrics, chart records, and festive deep cuts. Perfect for those who know their Fairytale of New York from their Feliz Navidad! Let’s see if you’ve got what it takes to hit all the right notes.

Questions:

1. Which Christmas song includes the line, “The mood is right, the spirit’s up, we’re here tonight, and that’s enough”?
2. What year was Do They Know It’s Christmas? by Band Aid originally released?
3. In The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many total gifts are given by the end of the song? (Hint: Think about the repetition!)
4. Who wrote the song “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”?
5. Which Christmas song by a US artist was banned in some parts of the UK for being too risqué?
6. Which classic Christmas carol begins with the lyrics, “Hark! how the bells, sweet silver bells”?
7. What was the original title of the carol we now know as “Good King Wenceslas”?
8. Which UK band’s Christmas song opens with the line, “Are you hanging up your stocking on the wall?”
9. What is the name of the Christmas song that Bing Crosby and David Bowie famously performed as a duet in 1977?
10. Which song topped the UK charts in Christmas 1973, competing with I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday?

Christmas Quiz for Kids

Christmas is a magical time for children, and this quiz is designed just for them! With fun and festive questions about Santa Claus, reindeer, and Christmas traditions, this round will have the little ones giggling and guessing. It’s perfect for a family game night or keeping the kids entertained during the holiday chaos.

Want to relive some school Christmas memories too? Take a trip down memory lane with our look at school Christmas traditions from the 80s and 90s.

So, let’s see if they know their Rudolph from their Frosty!

Questions:

1. What colour is Father Christmas’s suit?
2. What is the name of the reindeer who is known as Santa’s fastest flyer?
3. What do children traditionally leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve in the UK?
4. How many reindeer does Santa have (including Rudolph)?
5. What does Father Christmas say to signal his arrival? (Hint: It starts with ‘Ho!’)
6. What is the name of the snowman who comes to life when he wears a magic hat?
7. What type of calendar counts down the days to Christmas?
8. What snack do Santa’s reindeer love to eat on Christmas Eve?
9. Which plant do people kiss under at Christmas?
10. What magical object does Santa Claus use to deliver presents all over the world?

Christmas Food Quiz

Christmas isn’t just about gifts and carols—it’s also a time for delicious festive treats! From traditional puddings to modern festive favourites, this round tests your knowledge of holiday foods. Perfect for foodies and anyone who’s spent more time at the Christmas dinner table than in front of the telly.

Curious about what Christmas dinners looked like in the past? Check out our nostalgic dive into 80s and 90s Christmas dinners and see how much has changed!

Let’s see how well you know your mince pies from your candy canes!

Questions:

1. What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
2. Which Christmas drink, popular in Germany, is known as “Glühwein”?
3. What is the name of the fruitcake-like bread from Germany that often contains marzipan?
4. Which dessert, inspired by a traditional French Christmas dish, is often made with chocolate sponge and buttercream?
5. Which fruit, commonly associated with Christmas, was once considered a luxury item in Victorian England?
6. Which bird was commonly eaten at Christmas dinner in the UK before turkey became popular?
7. What are the traditional three ingredients in a mince pie filling?
8. What sweet sauce is traditionally served with Christmas pudding, made from butter, sugar, and alcohol?
9. What is the name of the Italian Christmas cake that translates to “big bread”?
10. Which dessert, named after a biblical character, is made from figs and dates and is often steamed?

Christmas Quiz Ideas

If this post has inspired you to create your own Christmas quiz, we’ve got you covered with some festive ideas! Whether you’re hosting a family game night, organising a Christmas pub quiz, or just looking for some fun ways to pass the time, here are some creative quiz themes to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

Quiz Ideas:

1. Classic Christmas Trivia:
   Mix questions about holiday traditions, carols, and festive history for a well-rounded quiz.
2. Christmas Around the World:
   Test your guests’ knowledge of international traditions—like Japan’s KFC dinners or the German Christmas markets.
3. Christmas Movie Madness:
   Dedicate an entire quiz to festive films. Include plot-based questions, iconic quotes, or even obscure facts.
4. Christmas Music Mania:
   Focus on carols and chart-toppers with questions about lyrics, artists, and records.
5. Festive Picture Round:
   Use photos of Christmas foods, decorations, or famous holiday scenes for a fun visual challenge.
6. Emoji Christmas Quiz:
   Create your own emoji clues for songs, movies, or traditions—it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
7. Christmas Food Frenzy:
   Include tricky questions about traditional dishes, ingredients, and drinks from around the world.
8. Kids vs. Adults:
   Have two separate question sets—one for kids and one for adults—and see which team comes out on top.
9. Speed Round:
   Quick-fire questions about everything Christmas-related. Players have just a few seconds to answer.
10. Personalised Family Quiz:
    Include family-specific Christmas traditions or past holiday memories for a unique and heartwarming game.

Fascinating and Unusual Christmas Facts For Your Quiz

Christmas is full of traditions, songs, and celebrations we know and love—but there’s a whole world of lesser-known facts and quirky tidbits about the holiday that might surprise you. From unusual global customs to unexpected historical twists, here’s a collection of fascinating Christmas trivia to delight and amaze your family and friends (and maybe help you with your own quiz).

Miscellaneous Christmas Facts

1. The first Christmas card ever sent was in 1843
   It was designed by John Callcott Horsley and featured a family toasting the holiday season with the words “A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You.”
2. Why do we leave mince pies for Santa?
   This tradition dates back to the 16th century in the UK when people left food and drink for Father Christmas as a way to bribe him for gifts.
3. In Japan, Christmas means KFC!
   Thanks to a wildly successful marketing campaign in the 1970s, eating fried chicken from KFC has become a beloved Christmas tradition in Japan.
4. The world’s tallest Christmas tree was over 67 metres tall
   This massive tree was displayed at the Northgate Shopping Centre in Seattle, Washington, in 1950. Imagine decorating that!
5. Santa Claus wasn’t always red and jolly
   The modern image of Santa in his red suit was popularised by Coca-Cola’s advertisements in the 1930s. Before that, he was often depicted in green or brown robes.
6. Christmas crackers were invented by a London sweet maker
   Tom Smith came up with the idea in 1847 when he wanted to market his sweets with a little more flair. The cracking sound was inspired by logs popping in a fire.
7. Tinsel was originally made of real silver
   Invented in Germany in the early 1600s, tinsel was made from hammered silver to reflect candlelight on trees. Thankfully, we’ve moved on to more practical (and affordable) materials!
8. The Yule Log is a dessert, but it started as a real log
   In medieval times, a large log was burned on Christmas Eve to bring good luck for the coming year. The modern-day dessert is a sweet homage to this tradition.
9. Green, red, and gold have symbolic meanings
   Green represents life and rebirth, red symbolises the blood of Christ, and gold stands for light and royalty.
10. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer started as an ad
    The beloved character was created in 1939 by a copywriter for the Montgomery Ward department store as part of a Christmas colouring book promotion.

Christmas Shopping Records Trivia:

1. What is the most popular Christmas shopping day of the year?
   Answer: Black Friday, followed closely by Cyber Monday.
2. What’s the record for the highest one-day sales during the Christmas season?
   Answer: In 2021, Cyber Monday hit a record $10.7 billion in online sales in the US alone.
3. What’s the most sold Christmas gift of all time?
   Answer: The Rubik’s Cube, which became a global phenomenon in the 1980s.
4. Which country spends the most per capita on Christmas gifts?
   Answer: The UK tops the list, with an average spend of over £500 per person during the festive season.
5. When did online Christmas shopping become mainstream?
   Answer: The early 2000s saw a huge shift to online shopping, thanks to the rise of platforms like Amazon.

Fascinating Facts About Christmas Shopping:

1. The busiest shopping mall in the world at Christmas is in Canada
   West Edmonton Mall sees millions of visitors during the festive period, making it a top destination for holiday shopping.
2. Gift cards are the most popular Christmas gift
   According to recent trends, gift cards have consistently topped wish lists for over a decade, with billions spent annually on these versatile presents.
3. The fastest-growing trend: Experiences over products
   More people are choosing to gift experiences, such as spa days or travel vouchers, over traditional physical gifts.
4. Boxing Day in the UK rivals Black Friday in the US
   While Americans flock to stores on Black Friday, Brits traditionally wait until Boxing Day for some of the best deals.
5. Holiday returns hit record highs
   Post-Christmas, nearly £1 billion worth of items are returned in the UK alone, with “gift regret” peaking on the 26th and 27th of December.

Ready to host your quiz? Use the sections above as inspiration or mix and match to create your ultimate Christmas quiz. Don’t forget to share your scores—do let us know which round you or your family loved most, and don’t forget to join us tomorrow for Day 10 of our 25 Days of Nostalgia series!

• Day 8: “80s & 90s Christmas Dinner Memories: What Was on Your Plate“
• Day 10: “17 Classic Christmas Party Games from the 80s & 90s“

Pencils Down Please – A Quick Lesson in Christmas Traditions

Christmas is more than just a season of gift-giving and festivities—it’s a celebration full of traditions that have been passed down through centuries. Ever stopped to wonder why we do the things we do at Christmas? The history behind some of these customs is as fascinating as it is festive!

Let’s start with the Christmas tree. Decorating evergreens goes way back to ancient pagan rituals, where they symbolised everlasting life during the darkest days of winter. Fast forward to the 16th century, and Germans were the first to bring decorated trees indoors. Thank Martin Luther (yes, that Martin Luther) for adding candles to mimic the stars twinkling above. Today, we’ve traded the fire hazard for fairy lights—but the tradition lives on.

And what about Santa Claus? You’ve probably heard of Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop known for his acts of generosity. But the jolly, red-suited Santa we all know? That’s partly thanks to Coca-Cola. Yep, in the 1930s, Coke commissioned an ad campaign that reimagined Santa in red and white (which you can see in all it’s glory here Throwback Christmas Ads: The Most Memorable Commercials of the 80s & 90s), matching their branding. It worked so well that this version of Santa stuck—and now, he’s a global icon of Christmas cheer.

Then there’s gift-giving, inspired by the Wise Men’s offerings to baby Jesus. Over time, it became a way to spread joy and generosity. And let’s not forget the Christmas feast—its roots lie in winter solstice celebrations, where communities came together to share food, warmth, and good company. Mince pies, plum puddings, and even the turkey have been part of the holiday spread for centuries, each bringing a little history to the table.

But what about the Christmas quiz? While it might seem like a modern invention, it’s actually rooted in the Victorian love for parlour games. In an era without screens or streaming, families entertained themselves with trivia, charades, and brainteasers during the long, festive evenings. Over time, these quizzes evolved, and today they’ve found a new home in everything from pub nights to family game sessions!

So next time you hang an ornament, take a bite of Christmas pudding, or leave out milk and cookies for Santa, remember—you’re participating in traditions that connect us to the past. And whether it’s Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Coca-Cola Santa, or just your dad in a Santa hat, it’s these little things that make Christmas so magical.

Thank you for taking part in our Christmas quiz today, Dad out!