Free Christmas quiz questions and answers 2026

Twenty festive questions for a pub, office or family quiz, with answers. Free to use. Print this page or read straight from your phone.

1. What colour are the berries of mistletoe?
   Answer

   White
2. In which country did Christmas crackers originate, invented by Tom Smith?
   Answer

   England (London, 1840s)
3. What is the name of the reindeer with the red nose?
   Answer

   Rudolph
4. Which carol begins 'Good King...'?
   Answer

   Good King Wenceslas
5. What does the word 'Advent' come from in Latin, meaning 'coming'?
   Answer

   Adventus
6. In the UK, what is traditionally hidden in a Christmas pudding for luck?
   Answer

   A silver coin (sixpence)
7. Which monarch gave the first Royal Christmas broadcast on radio in 1932?
   Answer

   George V
8. In 'A Christmas Carol', what is the name of Bob Cratchit's youngest son?
   Answer

   Tiny Tim
9. What are the three gifts of the Magi?
   Answer

   Gold, frankincense and myrrh
10. What is the name of the traditional Polish Christmas Eve supper?
    Answer

    Wigilia
11. What is the German name for a Christmas market?
    Answer

    Weihnachtsmarkt (or Christkindlmarkt)
12. Which British film from 2003 opens and closes at Heathrow arrivals?
    Answer

    Love Actually
13. What colour is the Grinch?
    Answer

    Green
14. What type of tree is traditionally used as a Christmas tree in the UK (one of the most common)?
    Answer

    Nordmann fir (also Norway spruce)
15. What is a Yule log made of when eaten as a dessert?
    Answer

    Chocolate sponge roll
16. On which day does Santa traditionally visit the Netherlands as Sinterklaas?
    Answer

    5 December (Sinterklaas eve)
17. How many points does a traditional snowflake have?
    Answer

    Six
18. Which festive drink's name comes from Old English 'wæs hæl', meaning 'be well'?
    Answer

    Wassail
19. Which famous department store's Christmas advert became an annual UK event from 2007 onwards?
    Answer

    John Lewis
20. In the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', what is given on the fifth day?
    Answer

    Five gold rings

Tips for a Christmas quiz

• Keep rounds to 10 questions and the whole quiz under two hours.
• Mix easy and hard: aim for teams to score 60-70%.
• Have a tie-break ready, such as a closest-number question.
• Ask for phones face down. A cracker hat for the winners goes a long way.

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