We’ll Be Seriously Impressed If You Score 100% On This Insane Christmas Trivia Quiz

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Grab a mug of hot cocoa and get cozy — it’s time to celebrate everything you love about Christmas! This quiz is packed with fascinating stories behind your favorite traditions, surprising history about classic carols, little-known facts from beloved movies, and joyful tidbits from around the world. We’ve searched high and low (even asked a few elves) to bring you the most wonderful Christmas trivia out there. Whether you’ve been counting down to December 25th since July or just love the sparkle of the season, this is your chance to shine. Get every question right and we’ll be seriously impressed — you might just be the brightest star on the tree this year!
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Which country celebrates Christmas with a giant lantern festival in San Fernando?

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According to British superstition, when should Christmas decorations be taken down to avoid bad luck?

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In the Netherlands, children leave what in their shoes for Sinterklaas’s horse?

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When it appears very bright, which planet is sometimes called the "Christmas Star"?

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What is the traditional Christmas dish in Greenland that involves raw whale skin and blubber?

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Which country invented tinsel (originally real silver strips)?

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In "A Charlie Brown Christmas," who quietly explains the true meaning of Christmas by quoting the Bible?

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Who composed the music for "The Nutcracker" ballet?

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In Mexico, the nine nights of celebrations leading up to Christmas are called what?

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What fruit is traditionally placed in the toe of Christmas stockings in many countries?

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Which beloved Christmas ballet was initially considered a failure at its 1892 premiere in St. Petersburg?

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In which year were electric Christmas tree lights first used?

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What is the poinsettia called in Mexico, where it originates?

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Who was the first U.S. First Lady to decorate an official White House Christmas tree?

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In "Winter Wonderland," what is the name they pretend the snowman is?

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Which country is the world’s largest exporter of real Christmas trees?

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Elvis sings about having a "Blue Christmas" — what does "blue" mean here?

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In Iceland, the 13 Yule Lads start visiting children how many days before Christmas?

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Which Christmas song is the best-selling single of all time according to Guinness World Records?

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In the original poem "’Twas the Night Before Christmas," Rudolph is mentioned, right?

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Which real department store inspired the movie "Miracle on 34th Street"?

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In "It’s a Wonderful Life," what happens every time a bell rings?

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Which country invented the Advent calendar?

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What was the original title of "The Nutcracker" ballet?

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In Sweden, what time do most families watch "Donald Duck" on Christmas Eve?

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Which Christmas plant was once sacred to the Druids?

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As of 2024, which is the highest-grossing Christmas-themed movie of all time (not adjusted for inflation)?

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How many ghosts visit Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol"?

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In which country is KFC a wildly popular Christmas dinner tradition?

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What brings Frosty the Snowman back to life in the song?

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Which country has donated the huge Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, London, every year since 1947?

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In the movie "Elf" (2003), what are the four main elf food groups?

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Before Coca-Cola popularized the red suit, Santa was most often shown wearing what color?

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Which U.S. state was the first to make Christmas an official holiday?

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Which city is home to the world’s tallest Christmas tree ever recorded (as recognized by Guinness)?

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What is traditionally hidden inside a British Christmas pudding?

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Which popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?

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In which century did the tradition of sending Christmas cards begin in England?

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What is the literal English translation of "O Tannenbaum"?

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Which country is famous for serving "13 desserts" as part of its traditional Christmas Eve meal?

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