How well do you know Santa and his friends? Dive into this Santa Claus and Christmas Characters Trivia to explore the whimsical world of holiday legends and personalities! From the North Pole’s most famous resident to beloved characters in festive tales, test your knowledge of those who make Christmas magical.
Each question unveils stories and traditions that embody the heart of the holiday season. Whether it’s elves, reindeer, or beloved fictional characters, this quiz challenges your understanding of the characters who bring joy and wonder to Christmas!
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In which Asian country is fried chicken from KFC the most popular choice on Christmas Day?
Japan
Japan
Thailand
Thailand
China
China
India
India
Christmas cake usually contains what?
Caramel
Caramel
Cheese
Cheese
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Apples
Apples
Which girl shares her name with a Christmas song?
Eve
Eve
Mary
Mary
Britney
Britney
Carol
Carol
In the popular Christmas song, what is the name of the snowman with the very shiny nose?
Chilly
Chilly
Freezy
Freezy
Frosty
Frosty
Icy
Icy
Dancer, Donner and which of Santa’s other reindeer have names beginning with D?
Dynamite
Dynamite
Dasher
Dasher
Diamond
Diamond
Disco
Disco
Where are Kevin’s family going on holiday when they mistakenly leave him “Home Alone” in the classic 1990 movie?
Mexico
Mexico
Paris
Paris
Rio
Rio
London
London
Gingerbread biscuits called lebkuchen are a Christmas tradition in which country?
Russia
Russia
Germany
Germany
Spain
Spain
Greece
Greece
Which girl band had UK Christmas number one singles for three years in a row from 1996 to 1998?
All Saints
All Saints
Little Mix
Little Mix
Atomic Kitten
Atomic Kitten
Spice Girls
Spice Girls
Which saint is the basis for the tradition of Santa Claus?
Christopher
Christopher
Vincent
Vincent
Nicholas
Nicholas
Andrew
Andrew
What pulls Santa’s sleigh in Australia instead of reindeer?
Dingos
Dingos
Kangaroos
Kangaroos
Horses
Horses
Donkeys
Donkeys
How many times is Santa checking his list?
Once
Once
Twice
Twice
Thrice
Thrice
None
None
What did Bernard give Charlie in the movie ‘The Santa Claus’?
A violin
A violin
A snow globe
A snow globe
A Christmas pudding
A Christmas pudding
A candy cane
A candy cane
What is the most common Christmas tree?
Fir
Fir
Spruce
Spruce
Cyprus
Cyprus
Pine
Pine
In the song ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ how many gifts are given?
78
78
300
300
364
364
12
12
What speed does Santa’s sleigh travel at?
The speed of light
The speed of light
The speed of sound
The speed of sound
Warp speed
Warp speed
Hyper speed
Hyper speed
Tinsel was originally made from what?
Straw
Straw
Vines
Vines
Silver
Silver
Gold
Gold
Which fairy tale inspired ginger bread houses?
Snow White
Snow White
Goldilocks
Goldilocks
The three bears
The three bears
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
In ‘The Nutcracker’ who does Clara receive a Nutcracker from?
The Sugarplum Fairy
The Sugarplum Fairy
The Mouse King
The Mouse King
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
Herr Drosselmeyer
Herr Drosselmeyer
What country was the original Santa Claus from?
Turkey
Turkey
Greece
Greece
Finland
Finland
Sweden
Sweden
In the movie ‘Polar Express’, what is the the first gift of Christmas?
A bell
A bell
A star
A star
A candy cane
A candy cane
A snow flake
A snow flake
Candy canes are shaped to resemble what?
A broken heart
A broken heart
Fish hooks
Fish hooks
Walking sticks
Walking sticks
Shepherd’s staffs
Shepherd’s staffs
What is the name of the toy that everyone is after in ‘Jingle all the Way’?
G.I Joe
G.I Joe
Red Rider BB Gun
Red Rider BB Gun
Buzz Lightyear Action Figure
Buzz Lightyear Action Figure
Turbo Man Action Figure
Turbo Man Action Figure
Other than a star, which ornament is traditionally placed on the top of Christmas trees?
A bell
A bell
A snow flake
A snow flake
A candle
A candle
An angel
An angel
What is roasting on an open fire in ‘The Christmas Song’?
Marshmallows
Marshmallows
Walnuts
Walnuts
Chestnuts
Chestnuts
Bread
Bread
Traditionally, what is the name of Santa’s sidekick?
Krampus
Krampus
Buddy
Buddy
Patch
Patch
The Grinch
The Grinch
What was traditionally done on Boxing Day?
Shopping
Shopping
Belated Christmas lunch with the in-laws
Belated Christmas lunch with the in-laws
Rich people gave gifts to their servants
Rich people gave gifts to their servants
Boxing up the Christmas tree
Boxing up the Christmas tree
Which country started the tradition of putting up Christmas trees?
Germany
Germany
Italy
Italy
USA
USA
UK
UK
What colour is Rudolph’s nose?
Black
Black
Red
Red
White
White
Brown
Brown
Who helps Santa make toys?
The reindeer
The reindeer
Nobody
Nobody
The elves
The elves
Mrs Claus
Mrs Claus
Including Rudolph, how many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh?
12
12
3
3
6
6
9
9
How many ghosts are there in ‘A Christmas Carol’?
4
4
3
3
2
2
0
0
In the song “Rudolph the red nosed reindeer”, what didn’t the other reindeer let Rudolph do?
Pull Santa’s sleigh
Pull Santa’s sleigh
Join in any reindeer games
Join in any reindeer games
Eat with them
Eat with them
Sleep in the barn
Sleep in the barn
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Great!
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