Christmas Movie Trivia

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Christmas Trivia is the perfect game for families, friends, or even office parties. You don’t need special equipment, complicated rules, or a whole lot of prep time just a list of questions, a few eager players, and maybe a plate of cookies for motivation.

Whether your crew knows every line from Elf or still gets Home Alone and Home Alone 2 mixed up, this game guarantees smiles, giggles, and maybe a little healthy competition.

How to Play Christmas Movie Trivia

You can play trivia in so many ways, so I’ll walk you through the easiest, most party-friendly options.

1. Decide on Teams or Individual Play

• Teams: Perfect for larger groups. Split into teams of 2–5 people so everyone gets a turn to shine. This also helps balance out the movie buffs and the “I’ve only seen The Grinch once” players.
• Individual Play: Best for smaller groups or those who like a bit of solo glory.

2. Choose a Host

One person will read the questions and keep score. This could be you, a willing family member, or the friend who can’t resist being in charge.

3. Set the Rules

Keep it simple:

• Each correct answer = 1 point.
• Bonus points for extra details if you want to make things interesting (e.g., name the actor and the character).
• You can play a set number of rounds (10, 15, or 20 questions) or keep going until you run out.

4. Keep It Moving

Don’t let the game drag move quickly from question to question to keep everyone engaged. A little background Christmas music never hurts, either.

5. Have a Prize (Optional but Fun!)

It doesn’t have to be fancy. A box of chocolates, a holiday candle, or even a “Champion of Christmas” paper crown can make it extra memorable.

Pro Tips for a Great Game Night

• Mix up difficulty levels: Include some easy questions so kids or casual watchers can join in, and throw in a few stumpers for the die-hard fans.
• Involve the kids: Let them ask a few questions or keep score it makes them feel part of the action.
• Theme it up: Hand out Santa hats, use a festive score sheet, or turn it into a pajama party with a movie on after.
• Snack station: Because no trivia night is complete without snacks. Popcorn, candy canes, and hot chocolate are classics for a reason.

50 Christmas Movie Trivia Questions & Answers

Here’s a ready-to-go list you can use for your game. I’ve split them into Easy, Medium, and Hard so you can choose what fits your crowd.

Easy Round (Perfect for All Ages)

1. In Home Alone, where is Kevin’s family going on vacation when they leave him behind?
   Paris.
2. Who plays Buddy in Elf?
   Will Ferrell.
3. In The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, what’s the name of the Grinch’s dog?
   Max.
4. What’s the name of the train in The Polar Express?
   The Polar Express.
5. In Frosty the Snowman, what makes Frosty come to life?
   An old silk hat.
6. What color is Rudolph’s nose?
   Red.
7. In The Santa Clause, what’s Scott Calvin’s job before he becomes Santa?
   Toy company executive.
8. Which Christmas movie features a character named Jack Skellington?
   The Nightmare Before Christmas.
9. What’s the name of the little girl in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
   Cindy Lou Who.
10. What kind of animal is Sven in Frozen?
    A reindeer.

Medium Round (For Casual Fans)

11. In Home Alone 2, which city does Kevin end up in?
    New York City.
12. In Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy?
    Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup.
13. In Love Actually, who sings “Christmas Is All Around”?
    Billy Mack.
14. In The Polar Express, what gift does the boy receive from Santa?
    A silver bell from Santa’s sleigh.
15. In It’s a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?
    An angel gets its wings.
16. In The Holiday, which two actresses swap homes for Christmas?
    Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet.
17. In Jingle All the Way, what toy is Howard Langston desperately trying to buy?
    Turbo Man.
18. In The Santa Clause 2, what must Santa do to stay Santa?
    Get married.
19. In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie want more than anything for Christmas?
    A Red Ryder BB gun.
20. Which Christmas movie’s main character is a ghost named Jack Frost?
    Jack Frost.

Hard Round (For the True Movie Buffs)

21. In Die Hard, what is John McClane’s wife’s name?
    Holly Gennaro McClane.
22. In White Christmas, who sings the song “Sisters”?
    Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen (dubbed by Trudy Stevens).
23. What’s the name of the department store in Miracle on 34th Street?
    Macy’s.
24. In Klaus, what is Jesper’s job at the start of the film?
    A postman.
25. In The Muppet Christmas Carol, who plays Ebenezer Scrooge?
    Michael Caine.
26. In Arthur Christmas, what is Arthur’s job at the North Pole?
    He answers children’s letters to Santa.
27. In Gremlins, what time should you never feed a Mogwai?
    After midnight.
28. In Last Christmas, what is Kate’s job?
    She works as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop.
29. In Prancer, what kind of animal does the little girl find injured?
    A reindeer.
30. In Scrooged, who plays the modern-day version of Ebenezer Scrooge?
    Bill Murray.

Bonus Lightning Round (Quick-Fire Fun)

31. What year was Home Alone released? – 1990
32. In Elf, what’s the first rule of The Code of Elves? – Treat every day like Christmas.
33. Who voices The Grinch in the 2018 animated movie? – Benedict Cumberbatch.
34. What’s the name of the villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas? – Oogie Boogie.
35. In Love Actually, what instrument does Sam play to impress his crush? – The drums.
36. Which Christmas movie ends with “God bless us, every one”? – A Christmas Carol.
37. In The Polar Express, who is the voice of the conductor? – Tom Hanks.
38. What snack does Buddy eat with syrup? – Spaghetti.
39. In Christmas with the Kranks, what do the Kranks skip instead of celebrating? – Christmas.
40. In Elf, what is the name of Santa’s sleigh? – The Kringle 3000.
41. Who plays Kris Kringle in the 1994 remake of Miracle on 34th Street? – Richard Attenborough.
42. What drink does Ralphie’s dad win in A Christmas Story? – A leg lamp (not a drink, but a “major award”).
43. In Home Alone, what pizza does Kevin order for himself? – Plain cheese.
44. In Frozen, who is Olaf’s favorite season? – Summer.
45. Which film features the quote: “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear”? – Elf.
46. What’s the first gift given in The Twelve Days of Christmas song? – A partridge in a pear tree.
47. In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what animal is hiding in the Christmas tree? – A squirrel.
48. What’s the name of the villain in Home Alone? – Harry and Marv (The Wet Bandits).
49. In The Santa Clause 3, who tries to take over as Santa? – Jack Frost.
50. In Elf, where does Buddy’s dad work? – A publishing company.

Christmas Movie Trivia is one of those games that works for any crowd, any age group, and any setting whether you’re gathered around the kitchen table, sitting on the floor by the tree, or even playing over Zoom with long-distance family.

So this Christmas, put down the remotes for a bit, gather your favorite people, and let the movie magic turn into a night full of laughter, cheers, and maybe a little good-natured arguing over whether Die Hard is really a Christmas movie. (Spoiler: It is. And I’ll fight you on that one.)

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