100 Christmas Quiz Questions and Answers (Free, UK)

September 9, 2026

Christmas 2026 key dates (UK)

Black Friday: Friday 27 November
Advent Sunday: 29 November
Christmas Day: Friday 25 December
Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December (bank holiday Monday 28 December)
Last posting dates: Royal Mail usually recommends mid December for second class and a few days later for first class. Check Royal Mail for this year's exact dates.

If you need a complete christmas quiz questions and answers uk list for your festive gathering, our free collection has you covered. We have put together the ultimate xmas quiz questions and answers, perfect for family get-togethers, office parties or cosy pub nights. Simply read this fun christmas quiz with answers straight from your screen to test everyone's festive knowledge this December.

Quick answer: below are 100+ free Christmas quiz questions and answers (UK), split into rounds - easy, hard, films, music, food and kids - so you can run a family, office or pub Christmas quiz in minutes.

Six rounds, ten to twenty questions each, answers included. Read them straight off the screen - no printing required, though printing is kinder on the quizmaster.

Run it as six rounds of ten with a swap-and-mark after each. Forty-five minutes total, which is about as long as anyone stays interested after dinner.

Answers are in brackets after each question.

Easy Christmas quiz questions and answers

Kick off your festive trivia night with some easy Christmas quiz questions and answers that everyone can enjoy. This warm-up round is designed to get the whole family involved, from young children to grandparents. These simple holiday facts will build everyone's confidence before the competition starts heating up, making sure your party starts with plenty of seasonal cheer.

Q: What colour is Rudolph's nose? A: Red.
Q: How many days of Christmas are there in the song? A: Twelve.
Q: What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree? A: A star or an angel.
Q: How many reindeer pull the sleigh in the poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas? A: Eight.
Q: In the song, what did my true love give to me on the first day of Christmas? A: A partridge in a pear tree.

Hard Christmas quiz questions and answers

If your players are breezing through the trivia, it is time to test them with these hard Christmas quiz questions and answers. Designed for self-proclaimed festive experts, this selection digs deep into history, literature and global traditions. Prepare to stump even the most enthusiastic holiday fans in the room with these challenging brainteasers.

Q: Which monarch gave the first Royal Christmas broadcast on the radio, in 1932? A: King George V.
Q: Who wrote A Christmas Carol? A: Charles Dickens, in 1843.
Q: What is the name of the ghost who visits Scrooge first? A: Jacob Marley.
Q: Which country gives Britain the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree each year? A: Norway.
Q: In which decade did Christmas cards first go on sale in Britain? A: The 1840s (1843).

Christmas film and music round

Nothing gets people into the holiday spirit quite like festive entertainment. This combined Christmas film and music round tests your knowledge of classic cinema releases and chart-topping holiday hits. From beloved family movies to the famous tunes we hear on the radio every December, see who really knows their seasonal pop culture.

Q: In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters flying to? A: Paris.
Q: Which film features the line 'Keep the change, ya filthy animal'? A: Home Alone.
Q: Who sang 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'? A: Mariah Carey.
Q: Which band released 'Fairytale of New York' with Kirsty MacColl? A: The Pogues.
Q: What is the name of the snowman in Frozen? A: Olaf.

Round 1: easy Christmas questions

Let us begin the main event with our first official set of simple trivia. This selection of easy Christmas questions is perfect for warming up the crowd and getting the laughter flowing. It covers classic holiday traditions and folklore that most guests should be able to answer without too much head-scratching.

How many ghosts visit Scrooge in A Christmas Carol? (Four, including Marley)
What colour are the berries on mistletoe? (White)
In which country did the Christmas tree tradition begin? (Germany)
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding? (A coin, a sixpence)
Who delivers presents in Italy, according to tradition? (La Befana)
How many days are there in Advent calendars usually? (24)
What vegetable is left out for the reindeer? (A carrot)
What is Boxing Day's date? (26 December)
Which drink is traditionally left out for Santa in the UK? (Sherry or milk)
What is the name of the reindeer with the red nose? (Rudolph)

Round 2: Christmas music

Turn up the volume for this festive audio-themed challenge. This dedicated Christmas music section focuses on the iconic songs and famous artists that dominate the UK airwaves every winter. From classic hits of the eighties to legendary Christmas number ones, it is time to find out who knows the soundtrack of the season.

Who sang the 1984 original of Last Christmas? (Wham!)
Which band recorded Fairytale of New York? (The Pogues, with Kirsty MacColl)
Who had the UK Christmas number one with Merry Xmas Everybody? (Slade)
'So here it is' is the opening of which song? (Merry Xmas Everybody)
Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You was released in which year? (1994)
Which Christmas song was the first sung in space? (Jingle Bells)
Who sang Stop the Cavalry? (Jona Lewie)
Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? was first released in which year? (1984)
Which carol contains the line 'let nothing you dismay'? (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)
Who recorded Wonderful Christmastime? (Paul McCartney)

Round 3: Christmas films and TV

Gather around the screen for a look back at classic holiday entertainment. This round of Christmas films and TV questions covers everything from modern cinematic masterpieces to traditional comedy specials that families watch year after year. Test your guests on the memorable quotes, quirky characters and magical storylines that define festive television.

What does Buddy the Elf put on his spaghetti? (Maple syrup)
In Home Alone, which city are the family flying to? (Paris)
Which film features the song Christmas Is All Around? (Love Actually)
What is the name of the Grinch's dog? (Max)
In The Snowman, what is the boy called? (James)
Which 1946 film features George Bailey? (It's a Wonderful Life)
In Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy? (Candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup)
Who plays Scrooge in The Muppet Christmas Carol? (Michael Caine)
Which Christmas film is set at the Nakatomi Plaza? (Die Hard)
In Nativity!, which city do the children hope Hollywood will visit? (Coventry)

Round 4: Christmas food and drink

From sweet treats to festive tipples, holiday feasts are a major part of December celebrations. This delicious Christmas food and drink round will test your knowledge of traditional seasonal ingredients, classic cocktails and historical banquets. See who can identify these famous culinary traditions from around the UK and beyond.

What are the two main ingredients of a traditional brandy butter? (Brandy and butter, plus sugar)
What spirit goes into a snowball cocktail? (Advocaat)
Mince pies originally contained what? (Meat)
What is the German Christmas cake with marzipan called? (Stollen)
Which nut is traditionally roasted at Christmas markets? (Chestnut)
What is a bird inside a bird inside a bird called? (A three-bird roast, or turducken)
Pigs in blankets are sausages wrapped in what? (Bacon)
Which vegetable divides every UK Christmas table? (Brussels sprouts)
What is mulled wine flavoured with, traditionally? (Cinnamon, cloves, orange, star anise)
Bread sauce is thickened with what? (Breadcrumbs)

Round 5: harder Christmas questions

Separate the casual players from the true trivia masters with these harder Christmas questions. This round moves away from common holiday knowledge, focusing instead on historical facts, royal traditions and origins of popular customs. It is the perfect way to challenge the cleverest guests in your group.

Which monarch gave the first Christmas broadcast? (George V, 1932)
In which year was the first commercial Christmas card sent? (1843)
Who commissioned that first Christmas card? (Sir Henry Cole)
What is the Feast of Stephen, referenced in Good King Wenceslas? (26 December)
Which country donates the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree each year? (Norway)
What does the word 'Noel' derive from? (The French for Christmas, from Latin natalis)
Which US state was the last to recognise Christmas as a holiday? (Oklahoma, 1907)
In the twelve days of Christmas, how many gifts are given in total? (364)
What is a wassail? (A spiced drink and the tradition of singing for it)
Which saint is Santa Claus based on? (Saint Nicholas of Myra)

Round 6: office and family tiebreakers

When the final scores are tied, you need a quick way to declare a definitive winner. These office and family tiebreakers are designed to settle any friendly disputes at the end of your game. Use these fun, estimation-based challenges to crown your official holiday champion without any arguments.

How many Brussels sprouts will be eaten in this room today? (Nearest wins)
How many baubles are on the tree in this room? (Count them)
What was the UK Christmas number one the year you were born? (Point per correct)
Name all nine reindeer in thirty seconds. (Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph)
How many days until Christmas from today? (Instant tiebreaker)
Draw a Christmas tree with your eyes closed - best one wins.

Key things to remember

Print one answer sheet per team and keep the answers on your phone only.
Mix an easy round in third position - it stops trailing teams giving up.
Have a tiebreaker ready. Every quiz needs one and nobody ever prepares it.

Frequently asked questions

How many rounds should a Christmas quiz have?

Six rounds of ten questions works best. It runs about forty-five minutes with marking, which is as long as a room stays engaged after a big meal.

What are good prizes for a Christmas quiz?

Keep them small and funny - a pin badge, a bar of chocolate, a bottle for the winning team. Booby prizes get bigger laughs than first prizes.

How do you run a Christmas quiz at work?

Teams of four to six, one quizmaster who doesn't play, swap papers to mark, and skip anything that relies on drinking. Our office Christmas party games guide has more.

What is a good example of christmas quiz questions and answers?

"How many ghosts visit Scrooge in A Christmas Carol? (Four, including Marley)" is one of 56 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

How many questions should a Christmas quiz have?

Around 40 to 60 - for example six rounds of eight to ten questions - fills about an hour.

Are these Christmas quiz questions free to print?

Yes, they're free to use for family, office, school or pub quizzes.

What are good Christmas quiz rounds?

Easy general knowledge, hard trivia, Christmas films, Christmas songs, food and drink, and a picture or kids' round.

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