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41 Christmas Quiz Questions and Answers: Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells

We Love Quizzes October 15, 2022

Welcome back to another We Love Quizzes trivia. Most people celebrate Christmas, right? But how much do you really know about the holiday? Take these 41 trivia Christmas Quiz Questions and Answers to know how much.

Christmas Quiz Questions and Answers

Christmas Quiz Questions and Answers


1. When did the US declare Christmas as a federal holiday?

A. 1936

B. 1870

C. 1742

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Christmas was declared an official US holiday in 1870.

2. Which US state was the first to recognize Christmas as an official holiday?

A. Nebraska

B. Texas

C. Alabama

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Alabama was the first state in the US to recognize Christmas as an official holiday, in 1836.

3. Which US state was the last to recognize Christmas as an official holiday?

A. Oklahoma

B. Virginia

C. Florida

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Oklahoma was the last in the US to recognize Christmas as an official holiday, in 1907.

4. What is one of the earliest Christmas tree decorations?

A. Apples

B. Bells

C. Garlands

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The earliest decorations for the traditional tree were apples.

5. Approximately how many Christmas trees are produced each year?

A. ninety-three thousand

B. two billion

C. thirty-five million

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On average, thirty-five million trees are produced.

6. For how long do Christmas trees grow before they are cut down for the holiday?

A. 8 years

B. 15 months

C. 3 decades

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These trees grow for about 8 years before they are cut down and shipped away.

7. What is the most popular type of Christmas tree?

A. Pine

B. Frasier fir

C. White spruce

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Surprisingly, the most popular type is the Frasier fir.

8. How many people grow Christmas trees in North America for a living?

A. 3,000

B. 200,000

C. 15,000

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15,000 people in North America grow trees.

9. How tall is/was the largest Christmas tree in the world?

A. 103.50 m

B. 45.12 m

C. 67.36 m

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The tallest Christmas tree in the world was 67.36 meters, a Douglas fir at the Northgate Shopping Center, Seattle.

10. What is Santa’s postal code?

A. H0H 0H0

B. 5AN7A

C. J1NG1EB377S

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Yes, Santa has an actual postal code. And yes, it’s H0H 0H0.

11. Which company popularized Santa Claus’ current iteration?

A. The Coca-Cola Company

B. Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

C. Universal Pictures

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Before The Coca-Cola Company popularized the plump, jolly, bearded man we all know and love, he has gone through many different versions.

12. When did Rudolph the reindeer first appear?

A. 1939 C.E.

B. 24 B.C.E.

C. 750 C.E.

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Rudolph first appeared in 1939 (C.E.), by Robert L. May for the Montgomery Ward department store.

13. Which country is credited with inventing the Christmas tree tradition?

A. USA

B. Germany

C. China

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Germany is credited with starting the tradition of Christmas trees, starting from the 16th century.

14. Christmas season sales account for what fraction of all retail sales in the USA?

A. ¼

B. ⅙

C. ⅛

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In the US, Christmas season sales account for ⅙ of all retail sales.

15. Where was the first Christmas postage stamp issued?

A. UK

B. Italy

C. Canada

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The first Christmas postage stamp was thought to have been issued in Canada.

16. Where was the world’s largest snowman built?

A. Maine, USA

B. London, United Kingdom

C. Jakarta, Indonesia

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The world’s largest snowman was set in 2008 in Bethel, Maine, USA. It stood at a staggering 112 feet (34.1376 meters) off the ground.

17. Christmas pudding was originally made up of…

A. chocolate and nutmeg

B. flour and plum

C. raisins and wine

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Christmas pudding was originally a soup made of raisins and wine.

18. What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?

A. “Let it Snow!”

B. “White Christmas”

C. “Happy Xmas”

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Bing Cosby’s version of the 1942 Irving Berlin song, “White Christmas,” is currently the world’s best-selling Christmas song, selling more than 50 million copies worldwide.

19. The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written for which holiday?

A. Thanksgiving

B. Christmas

C. Easter

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”Jingle Bells” wasn’t even written for the winter holiday — it was intended for Thanksgiving!

20. One medieval Christmas feast featured…

A. a fir tree covered in raspberry and honey.

B. a chocolate-covered steel sword.

C. a giant, 165-pound pie.

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Yes, a Christmas feast actually included a 165-pound pie. It was nine feet in diameter.

21. What does “true love” mean in the carol “Twelve Days of Christmas?”

A. God

B. Your mother

C. Your partner

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”True love” did, in fact, originally mean God.

22. The early _____ thought that mistletoe had magical powers.

A. Celts

B. Japanese

C. Irish

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The early Celts believed that mistletoe had magical powers, and hung it in their homes to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.

23. For the first time in decades, in 1989, _____ was permitted to celebrate Christmas freely and openly.

A. Eastern Europe

B. Germany

C. France

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Eastern Europe was permitted to celebrate the wintery holiday after decades.

24. How many days were dropped from the year during the switch from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar?

A. 8

B. 2

C. 11

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11 days were dropped from the year during the switch. So, December 25th, effectively, was moved 11 days backwards.

25. When does the Twelve Days of Christmas take place?

A. December 25 – January 5

B. December 13 – December 25

C. December 20 – January 1

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The Twelve Days of Christmas takes place from the 25th of December to the 5th of January.

26. What was the first song sung in outer space?

A. “Across the Universe”

B. “Jingle Bells”

C. “Blue Christmas”

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American astronauts Wally Schirra and Thomas P. Stafford sung “Jingle Bells” in 1965, aboard the Gemini 6A.

27. How did the gift-giving tradition during Christmas originate?

A. It brings good luck to the gift-giver

B. It symbolizes the gifts the three wise men gave to Jesus Christ

C. It wards away the demon Krampus

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The reason we gift presents during Christmas is to symbolize the gifts given to Jesus by the three wise men.

28. Why was December 25th the date chosen for Christmas?

A. The date coincides with the pagan festival

B. The date is when Jesus Christ was born

C. The date symbolizes great wealth, partying, and gift-giving

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December 25 was chosen because it coincided with the pagan festival, contrary to the popular belief that it was when Jesus Christ was born.

29. The highest-grossing movie about Christmas since 1980 is __________.

A. How the Grinch Stole Christmas

B. Home Alone

C. The Nightmare Before Christmas

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”How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is currently the highest-grossing Christmas movie, and came out in the November of 2000.

30. Which holiday toy is said to hide around the house and report to Santa on children’s behavior?

A. The Elf on a Shelf

B. Hatchimal

C. Teddy Bear

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Per a holiday hoax, The Elf on a Shelf was thought to hide around a family’s house spying on their behavior.

31. In “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr. Scrooge’s first name?

A. Howard

B. Sheldon

C. Ebenezer

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Mr. Scrooge’s first name was Ebenezer.

32. Candy canes were made to represent what?

A. Shepherd’s Cane

B. Scimitar

C. Fish hook

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Candy canes were made to represent shepherd’s canes.

33. In what modern-day country was St. Nicholas, the basis for Santa Claus, born?

A. Belgium

B. United Kingdom

C. Turkey

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St. Nicholas was born in Turkey.

34. How many points does a snowflake usually have?

A. six

B. twelve

C. three

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On average, a snowflake has six points.

35. What were the gifts that the three wise men, Magi, gave to baby Jesus?

A. Mistletoe, Bells, and Bread

B. Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

C. Wine, Copper, and Gingerbread

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The three wise men gave to baby Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

36. What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965?

A. Jingle Bells

B. White Christmas

C. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

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Jingle Bells.


37. What is the period of 4 days before Christmas called?

A. Boxing Days

B. Advent

C. Silent Nights

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Answer: B. Advent

38. It is considered to be lucky when you find what in a Christmas pudding?

A. A piece of paper with wishes

B. A silver coin

C. A nut

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Answer: B. A silver coin

39. What do Japanese people typically eat on Christmas?

A. Burger King

B. Subway

C. KFC

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Answer: C. KFC

40. When was Christmas banned in England for almost 20 years?

A. 1447

B. 1647

C. 1847

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Answer: B. 1647

41. Which classic Christmas cartoon by Disney was introduced in 1932?

A. Santa’s Workshop

B. Toy Tinkers

C. Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas

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Answer: A. Santa’s Workshop

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