40+ Festive Christmas Trivia Questions For a Jolly Christmas Game (Downloadable PowerPoint Available!)

Introduction

Looking for a fun way to bring some holiday cheer to your Christmas celebrations? Christmas trivia questions are a fantastic way to engage friends, family, or colleagues while testing their knowledge of anything jolly and “ho ho ho“. With the right set of questions, you can spark friendly competition and create lasting memories during the most wonderful time of the year.

To make your trivia experience even more interactive, ClassPoint offers an easy way to incorporate Christmas trivia questions into your PowerPoint presentations. With just a few clicks, you can create a trivia game that allows participants to answer directly from their devices, making it a seamless and enjoyable activity for everyone involved. Let’s take a look at how to set up your very own Christmas trivia game!

Run Interactive Christmas Trivia Questions in PowerPoint with ClassPoint

When you integrate ClassPoint into your PowerPoint, a new ClassPoint tab will appear in your ribbon, giving you access to a variety of interactive tools, including the ability to turn any slide into an engaging trivia activity.

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For a seamless and interactive experience, use ClassPoint’s Multiple Choice question type to allow players to answer the Christmas trivia questions directly from their devices. It’s a great way to keep everyone engaged and make your Christmas trivia more exciting.

Steps to Create Your Multiple Choice Christmas Trivia Game

1. Create Your Trivia Slide:

Start by choosing your Christmas trivia questions from the list above and adding them to your PowerPoint presentation.

For each question, include four possible answer choices (A, B, C, D) right below the question.

Setting up Christmas trivia questions in PowerPoint with ClassPoint

2. Add the Multiple Choice Activity:

Go to the Inknoe ClassPoint tab in your PowerPoint ribbon.

Click on the Multiple Choice button, then position it on your slide.

In the settings, mark the correct answer for each question.

3. Run the Trivia Game:

Enter Slide Show mode in PowerPoint.

Invite participants to join the game by visiting www.classpoint.app on any browser and entering the unique class code displayed on your screen.

When you’re ready, click the Multiple Choice button, and the trivia question will appear on their devices. Players can then choose their answers directly from their phones or tablets.

4. Award Stars for Correct Answers:

Once all answers are in, close the submissions and reveal the correct answer. Give stars to those who answered correctly! You can make the game even more competitive by displaying a leaderboard after each round to add some friendly rivalry and keep the energy high throughout the game.

Fun Christmas Trivia Questions Across Different Categories

Correct answers are in bold.

Christmas Traditions and Customs

Question 1: What is the traditional Christmas drink in Scandinavia?

A. Glögg

B. Eggnog

C. Hot Chocolate

D. Mulled Wine

Question 2: In many European countries, what festive figure brings gifts to children on December 6th?

A. Santa Claus

B. Father Christmas

C. St. Nicholas

D. Yule Tomte

Question 3: What is a traditional Christmas dessert in Italy?

A. Mooncake

B. Pandoro

C. Stollen

D. Yule Log

Question 4: What inspired the idea of Santa Claus riding a sleigh?

A. Norse mythology featuring Odin on a flying horse

B. A snowy tradition in Siberia

C. A 19th-century poem in the U.S.

D. An ancient Finnish custom

Question 5: In what country is it customary to hide a pickle ornament on the Christmas tree?

A. Germany

B. France

C. The United States

D. The Netherlands

Question 6: In many countries, what is the traditional Christmas flower?

A. Rose

B. Tulip

C. Poinsettia

D. Lily

Question 7: What was the first Christmas tree made of in the 19th century?

A. Small stars

B. Goose Feathers

C. Tinsel

D. Pine leaves

Question 8: In what country is the tradition of “La Nochebuena” celebrated with a festive Christmas Eve dinner?

A. Mexico

B. Spain

C. Italy

D. Argentina

Question 9: In the Czech Republic, in which dish form is carp traditionally served?

A. Carp Soup

B. Fried Carp

C. Carp Salad

D. Baked Carp

Question 10: What is the name of a traditional Christmas drink in Mexico?

A. Rompope

B. Ponche Navideño

C. Atole

D. All of the above

Question 11: In many Eastern European countries, what is the traditional Christmas Eve dinner called?

A. Christmas Eve Feast

B. Holy Supper

C. Wigilia

D. Christmas Eve Dinner

Question 12: In Japan, what is the traditional Christmas food?

A. Sushi

B. Ramen

C. Kentucky Fried Chicken

D. Tempura

Question 13: In Australia, what is an unusual traditional Christmas activity they observe?

A. Caroling

B. Gift Giving

C. Beach BBQ

D. Ice Skating

Christmas Symbols and Decorations

Question 14: What does the color red symbolize in Christmas decorations?

A. Peace

B. Joy

C. Sacrifice and Blood of Christ

D. Hope

Question 15: What is the traditional shape of a Christmas ornament?

A. Square

B. Triangle

C. Sphere

D. Rectangle

Question 16: What is the traditional color of Advent candles?

A. Red and Green

B. Purple and Pink

C. Gold and Silver

D. Blue and White

Question 17: Which among these is a traditional decoration in Germany?

A. Advent Wreath

B. Christmas Tree

C. Mistletoe

D. Christmas Stocking

Question 18: What is a traditional Christmas decoration in Scandinavia?

A. Christmas Tree

B. Advent Calendar

C. Yule Goat

D. Christmas Stocking

Question 19: In Italy, what is a centerpiece decoration during the Christmas season?

A. Poinsettia

B. Nativity Scene

C. Wreath

D. Christmas Bells

Question 20:In the UK, what is the main decoration on a Christmas tree during the Victorian era?

A. Stars

B. Candles

C. Tinsel

D. Santa Claus figurines

Question 21: Where did the custom of hanging mistletoe during Christmas originate?

A. Ancient Druid and Scandinavian cultures

B. Ancient Greece

C. The Roman Empire

D. Victorian England

Christmas Songs and Carols

Question 22: Who wrote the lyrics to the Christmas carol “Silent Night”?

A. Joseph Mohr

B. Franz Xaver Gruber

C. Joseph Mohr

D. Both A and B

Question 23: What is the best selling Christmas carol in the world?

A. Jingle Bells

B. We Wish You a Merry Christmas

C. White Christmas

D. Deck the Halls

Question 24: Which Christmas carol was originally written for Thanksgiving and is apparently a drinking song?

A. Jingle Bells

B. We Wish You a Merry Christmas

C. Silent Night

D. Deck the Halls

Question 25: What is the oldest Christmas carol written?

A. In the Bleak Mid-Winter

B. O Come All Ye Faithful

C. Silent Night

D. Jesus, Light of All the Nations

Question 26: Which of these Christmas carols was originally a poem?

A. Jingle Bells

B. O Holy Night

C. A Visit from St. Nicholas

D. Deck the Halls

Question 27: Which Christmas carol was inspired by a poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow during the Civil War?

A. O Little Town of Bethlehem

B. Good King Wenceslas

C. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

D. O Come, All Ye Faithful

Christmas Movies and TV Specials

Question 28: In the classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life,” what is the name of the angel who helps George Bailey?

A. Rudolph

B. Cupid

C. Clarence

D. Gabriel

Question 29: What is the name of the Grinch’s loyal dog in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?

A. Max

B. Buddy

C. Dasher

D. Comet

Question 30: In the movie “Home Alone,” what is the name of the neighborhood where Kevin McCallister lives?

A. Elm Street

B. Maple Street

C. Winnetka

D. Oak Street

Question 31: What is the name of the iconic Christmas song featured prominently in the movie “Love Actually”?

A. Jingle Bells

B. Silent Night

C. “All I Want for Christmas Is You”

D. “White Christmas”

Question 32: Which popular Christmas TV special features a puppet family celebrating the holiday?

A. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

B. Frosty the Snowman

C. A Muppet Family Christmas

D. A Charlie Brown Christmas

Question 33: In the movie “Elf,” what is the name of the department store where Buddy works?

A. Macy’s

B. Bloomingdale’s

C. Gimbel’s

D. Lord & Taylor

Question 34: What is the name of the iconic Christmas special that features Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang?

A. A Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas

B. A Charlie Brown Christmas

C. Frosty the Snowman

D. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

Christmas Food and Recipes

Question 35: Which spice is NOT used in making gingerbread cookies?

A. Cloves

B. Nutmeg

C. Ginger

D. None of the above

Question 36: What is the main ingredient in mince pies?

A. Apples

B. Raisins and currants

C. Pumpkin

D. Dried fruits and spices

Question 37: In which country did the tradition of making tamales during Christmas originate?

A. Brazil

B. Spain

C. Mexico

D. Peru

Question 38: What type of nuts are traditionally used in a classic Christmas fruitcake?

A. Cashews

B. Pistachios

C. Walnuts

D. Hazelnuts

Question 39: What is another name for the traditional Christmas dish, “Plum Pudding”?

A. Holiday Cake

B. Figgy Pudding

C. Christmas Bread

D. Yuletide Pie

Question 40: What is the name of the spicy Mexican hot chocolate often enjoyed during Christmas?

A. Atole

B. Champurrado

C. Horchata

D. Café de Olla

Question 41: In Iceland, which Christmas food is made from fermented skate?

A. Kæstur hákarl

B. Laufabrauð

C. Hangikjöt

D. Svið

Question 42: What is the name of the Italian Christmas cookie flavored with anise?

A. Biscotti

B. Pizzelle

C. Amaretti

D. Ricciarelli

Question 43: Which fruit is often used to decorate a Christmas ham?

A. Oranges

B. Lemons

C. Pineapples

D. Apples

Question 44: What is a popular Christmas dessert in France, known as “Bûche de Noël”?

A. Christmas Tart

B. Fruitcake

C. Yule Log Cake

D. Croissant

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