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Christmas Quiz for Kids with Answers

Think you’ve got the Santa-smarts to take our Christmas quiz for kids?

07 October, 2025

Welcome to the jolliest festive quiz this side of the North Pole! We’ve got more Christmas trivia than Santa’s daily diary, more giggles than a sleigh full of elves and enough questions to turn any event into a Christmas quiz for kids showdown. Compete in teams or tackle the tinsel trivia solo and don’t forget to reward your winners with a few Rowntree's goodies – a bag of Jelly Tots® works a treat! So let’s make like a cracker and get cracking.

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How to Play

Assign a Master of Festi-monies to conduct the quiz!
Divide into teams or solo players.
Each correct answer = 1 point.
Keep score and announce winners at the end.
Have a selection of tasty Nestlé Confectionery treats as prizes. See our suggestions after the quiz below!

Round 1: Christmas Movies and Stories 🎄

Who tries to stop Christmas in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?
A) Santa Claus
B) The Grinch
C) Frosty the Snowman
Answer: B) The Grinch
In “Home Alone”, where are Kevin McCallister’s parents flying to when they realise he has been left behind?
A) New York
B) Chicago
C) Paris
Answer: C) Paris
Rudolph guides Santa’s sleigh with what colour nose?
A) Blue
B) Red
C) Green
Answer: B) Red
What decoration is often placed on top of a Christmas tree?
A) Star
B) Fruit Pastille
C) Bell
Answer: A) Star
Which movie features an elf named Buddy?
A) Elf
B) Frozen
C) The Santa Clause
Answer: A) Elf
Who’s the most famous snowman?
A) Snowy
B) Freezer
C) Olaf
Answer: C) Olaf
In “The Christmas Chronicles,” what does Father Christmas get arrested for?
A) Burning the mince pies
B) Stealing a car and racing through the city
C) Causing big trouble in Chinatown
Answer: B) Stealing a car and racing through the city. He allows himself to be arrested so Teddy and Kate can escape with the reindeer and save Christmas.
What town does Jack Skellington belong to in “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?

A) Aero® town
B) Halloween town
C) Christmas town
Answer: B) Halloween town
Who is the heroine in “The Nutcracker”?
A) Maria
B) Clara
C) Cinderella
Answer: B) Clara
What is the Grinch’s dog’s name in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?
A) Max
B) Duck
C) Robot
Answer: A) Max

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Round 2: Christmas Traditions and Songs ⛄

“Jingle Bells” mentions riding in a…
A) One-horse open sleigh
B) Reindeer sleigh
C) Cow carriage
Answer: A) One-horse open sleigh
What do we traditionally place inside a Christmas cracker?
A) A small gift and a joke
B) Candy canes
C) Popcorn and firecrackers
Answer: A) A small gift and a joke
In the UK, what pudding is served on Christmas Day?
A) Fruitless fruitcake
B) Christmas pudding
C) Chocolate log
Answer: B) Christmas pudding
Which reindeer’s name starts with “B”?
A) Blitzen
B) Basher
C) Bixen
Answer: A) Blitzen
How many wise men are said to have visited baby Jesus?
A) Three
B) Five
C) One
Answer: A) Three
What is the colour of Santa’s suit?
A) Blue and rainbow
B) Red and white
C) Green and gold
Answer: B) Red and white
Name the next lyrics to this famous Christmas song:
“All I want for Christmas is…
A) Shoes
B) News
C) You
We hang these by the fireplace for Santa to fill:
A) Upside-down bells
B) Stockings
C) Lights
Answer: B) Stockings
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” what do people demand?
A) Rowntree’s® Randoms
B) Figgy pudding
C) Hot chocolate
Answer: B) Figgy pudding
What plant is traditionally kissed under at Christmas time?
A) Ivy
B) Holly
C) Mistletoe
Answer: C) Mistletoe

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Round 3: Santa and Reindeer 🎅

Which pole does Santa live at?
A) The North Pole
B) The Northwest Pole
C) The North Sole
Answer: A) The North Pole
What does Santa ride in to deliver gifts?
A) Sleighlicopter
B) Sleigh
C) Reindeer' SUV
Answer: B) Sleigh
How many reindeer pull the sleigh (excluding Rudolph)?
A) 8
B) 9
C) 7
Answer: A) 8
Who is the most famous reindeer?
A) Comet
B) Rudolph
C) Cupid
Answer: B) Rudolph
Santa traditionally enters houses by …
A) The front door
B) The chimney
C) The window
Answer: B) The chimney
What treats do kids leave for Santa?
A) Cookies and milk
B) After Eight®
C) Broccoli
Answer: A) Cookies and milk
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was first sung in which year?
A) 1939
B) 1981
C) 1962
Answer: A) 1939
How many wheels does Santa’s sleigh have?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 0
Answer: C) 0
Santa’s laugh is often spelt…
A) Ho-ho-ho
B) Ha-ha-ha
C) He-he-he
Answer: A) Ho-ho-ho
How many antlers do reindeer have?
A) None
B) 2
C) 4
Answer: B) 2

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Round 4: Festive Food and Treats 🎁

What shape is a candy cane?
A) J
B) S
C) P
Answer: A) J
Which Nestlé brand has 11 flavours to enjoy at Christmas?
A) Smarties®
B) Quality Street®
C) Milkybar®
Answer: B) Quality Street®
Which drink is often enjoyed on Christmas Eve?
A) Hot chocolate
B) Lemonade
C) Iced tea
Answer: A) Hot chocolate
What is a Yule log dessert made of?
A) Bread
B) Chocolate cake
C) Cheese
Answer: B) Chocolate cake
What ingredients are used to make mince pies?
A) Pastry and chocolate
B) Meringues and fruit
C) Sweet mincemeat and pastry
Answer: C) Sweet mincemeat and pastry
Which sandwiches are traditionally eaten in the UK after Christmas?
A) Tuna
B) Turkey
C) Egg
Answer: B) Turkey
What is the most popular Quality Street® flavour?
A) The Purple One
B) The Toffee Penny
C) The Twirly Wheel
Answer: A) The Purple One
What roast is traditionally served at Christmas lunch?
A) Roasted onions
B) Roasted crocodile
C) Roasted turkey
Answer: C) Roasted turkey
Festive fruitcake often includes…
A) Tomatoes
B) Raisins
C) Milkybar® Buttons
Answer: B) Raisins
What’s the main ingredient in mince pies?
A) Beef
B) Fruit
C) Chillies
Answer: B) Fruit

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Round 5: Christmas Around the World 🌟

In what country is Christmas Eve called “Nochebuena”?
A) Mexico
B) Italy
C) Germany
Answer: A) Mexico
In Sweden, what figure delivers presents on Christmas Eve?
A) Father Frost
B) The Jul Tomte
C) Belsnickel
Answer: B) The Jul Tomte
In Australia, Christmas often falls during…
A) Winter
B) Summer
C) Autumn
Answer: B) Summer
In Iceland, children receive…
A) Gifts from elves
B) Elf hats
C) Candy toys
Answer: A) Gifts from elves
In Japan, it's popular to eat fast food from a chain for Christmas! Which one?
A) McDonald’s
B) KFC
C) Burger King
Answer: B) KFC
When is Boxing Day celebrated?
A) The day after Christmas
B) On Tuesday
C) The day before Christmas
Answer: A) The day after Christmas
In which country are Christmas markets called “Christkindlesmarkt”?
A) Austria
B) Germany
C) Czech Republic
Answer: B) Germany
In Italy, La Befana is a…
A) Witch delivering gifts
B) Fairy godmother
C) Christmas elf
Answer: A) Witch delivering gifts
Which country invented the Christmas tree tradition?
A) Russia
B) Germany
C) Canada
Answer: B) Germany

Mix and match the teams with adults and kids or make it kids versus adults and see who sleighs who!

Tips for Hosting a Fun Christmas Quiz

Follow our Christmas quiz for kids roadmap to sweet success!

Plan your Theme

Everything is always more fun with a theme, so give your Christmas quiz for kids a festive spin! Whether it’s the Ugly Christmas Jumper Olympics, the Reindeer Rumble, or the Eggnog Eggheads, have your players dress the part and give each team a name. You could also create a few spot prizes for Best Dressed and Best Team Spirit.

Mix Food, Fun and Games

You’ve got your theme and now it’s time to put it into action! Think tasty treats like our Reindeer Muffins, Christmas Biscuits,or our Christmas Shortbread Snowmen, why not also add some fruit, veg sticks with dips to share? Or, break up the rounds with a few festive jokes from our Christmas Jokes for Kids article and reward the ultimate winning team or player with a bespoke Christmas-themed Sweet Cone to share around.

“Mix and match the teams with adults and kids or make it kids versus adults and see who sleighs who!”

Cater to Different Age Groups

Just because our quiz is for kids doesn't mean the big kids (adults) can’t get involved. Mix and match the teams with adults and kids or make it kids versus adults and see who sleighs who! Nestlé has plenty of adult and kids treats to satisfy all tastes, so mix it up with a selection of fun and chewy prizes like Rowntree’s® Jelly Tots and Smarties® for kids and Quality Street® or After Eight® for the older crowd.

Keep Things Stress-Free and Festive

As much as it is a competition, your Christmas quiz for kids should be fun and rewarding. Keep it light-hearted and festive. Prizes, silly jokes, fun snacks and drinks like eggnog or a festive fruit juice punch all add to the holiday spirit.

Go All Out with Decorations!

Make your quiz night shine brighter than Rudolph's famous nose with a few festive lights and decorations. LED strips of white and multicoloured lights will add charm and cheer to any space. Festive decorations like snowmen, snowflakes, reindeer, elves and Santa can bring your space to life. For holiday spirit bonus points, forage a little holly and berries in the countryside!

The Winners Circle

And just like that, we’ve come to the end of our Christmas quiz for kids guide. All that’s left to do is put our sweet plan into motion and have the best holiday season ever. Happy holidays!