Christmas Trivia for Your Christmas Table

Christmas is full of activities, for sure.

But we always have a little “down time” when a friendly competition is in order. Maybe it’s after unwrapping gifts, or during eggnog hour, or after that sumptuous Christmas feast.

Here are ten trivia questions about our favorite holiday. Some nostalgic artwork is included with the text for your enjoyment.

Ask these questions just for fun, or for accolades!

Christmas Trivia Questions

In 1605, The first Christmas tree was brought into a home in ___________ . The tree was a fir tree decorated with apples, nuts, wafers, and roses.

1. England
2. Germany
3. Belgium
4. Austria

The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written as a ___________ song called “One Horse Open Sleigh” in 1857.

1. Thanksgiving
2. Christmas
3. Valentine’s Day
4. New Year’s

The average American spends about $ _______ on Christmas gifts each year. This includes gifts for family, friends, co-workers, and even pets!

1. $1200
2. $300
3. $2000
4. $700

The most popular Christmas movie of all time is ___________.  It was released in 1946 and is still shown on television every year during the holiday season.

1. The Night Before Christmas
2. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
3. It’s A Wonderful Life
4. A Christmas Carol

The Christmas tree in ____________ is 75 feet tall and decorated with over 50,000 lights. It is lit up every year on the day after Thanksgiving.

1. Rockefeller Center
2. Times Square
3. The White House
4. The Plaza Hotel

The first Christmas card was sent in 1843 and delivered by postal carriers nicknamed ____________ because their uniforms were red.

1. Robins
2. Nicks
3. Santas
4. Devils

As of 2023, the most popular American Christmas dessert is _____________.

1. Carrot cake
2. Chocolate cake
3. Cheesecake
4. Fruit cake

The first Christmas stocking was hung by ______________.  He was a Christian bishop who lived in the 4th century. 

1. St, Peter
2. St. Joseph
3. St. Nicholas
4. St. Steven

According to PNC bank, if you bought all twelve gifts given in the Twelve Days of Christmas song, in 2024 you would spend about _____________.

1. $49,000
2. $22,000
3. $5,000
4. $62,000

The day after Christmas in England is called Boxing Day because:

1. Young men challenge each other to boxing matches.
2. All boxes that gifts were delivered in are put out in the trash.
3. Return of Christmas gifts begin.
4. Gifts are given to service staff and donations are given to those in need.

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