130 Christmas Movie Trivia Questions & Answers

Celebrate the Christmas season with fun Christmas movie trivia questions and answers!

Celebrate the holiday season with fun Christmas movie trivia questions and answers!

Nothing says Christmas like battling it out over movie trivia, firing questions across the room and racing to shout the right answer. It's not really the holidays without at least one good-natured family argument over a game.

Round up your friends and family and settle the big question once and for all: who's the true holiday cheermeister? These 130 Christmas movie and music trivia questions and answers will have everyone in the festive spirit in no time. Just keep the debating away from the tree, take it outside.

Start scrolling to find your favorite movies and songs, and get quizzing. Ready, set, go!

What are some good Christmas movie trivia questions?

• Funny Christmas Movie Trivia

• Romantic Christmas Movie Trivia

• Classic Christmas Movie Trivia

• Kids Christmas Movie Trivia

• Christmas Movie Music Trivia

Funny Christmas Movie Trivia

Elf (2003)

1. Who plays Buddy the Elf?

• Will Ferrell

2. Which city does Buddy travel to to find his dad?

• New York City

3. How did Buddy get to the North Pole as a baby?

• He crawled into Santa’s bag of presents.

4. What is the name of Buddy’s half-brother?

• Michael

5. Why does Santa’s sleigh crash in Central Park?

• The engine is lost due to a shortage of Christmas spirit.

6. What song do people sing to raise the amount of Christmas spirit?

• “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”

7. What are the four main food groups for elves?

• Candy, candy corn, candy canes and syrup

8. Which toy does Buddy not like?

• Jack-in-the-Box

9. What is the name of Buddy’s love interest?

• Jovie

10. Which department store does Buddy get a job at?

• Gimbels

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

1. Which city do the Griswolds live near?

• Chicago

2. What’s the name of Clark’s boss?

• Frank Shirley

3. What does Clark forget to bring when the family goes to cut their own Christmas tree?

• A saw

4. Instead of cash, what does Clark’s boss give him as a Christmas bonus?

• A free year’s membership to the Jelly of the Month Club

5. Which magazine is Clark trying to read with sticky fingers in bed?

• People

6. Who plays Rusty in this film?

• Johnny Galecki

7. Clark wears a navy blue baseball cap that represents which NFL team?

• The Chicago Bears

8. Who plays cousin Eddie?

• Randy Quaid

9. On which day does the movie end?

• Christmas Eve

10. Who tosses a match in the storm drain, causing an explosion?

• Uncle Lewis

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

1. What is the name of the comedian who plays the Grinch?

• Jim Carrey

2. What time is the Grinch set to have dinner with himself (and he can’t cancel it again)?

• 6:30 p.m.

3. Which actress plays Cindy Lou Who?

• Taylor Momsen

4. Jim Carrey spoke with an accent when playing the Grinch. Which actor’s accent did he based the Grinch’s on?

• Sean Connery

5. What’s the name of the mountain the Grinch lives on?

• Mount Crumpit

6. What’s the name of the Grinch’s dog?

• Max

7. Who nominates the Grinch as the Whoville Holiday Cheermeister?

• Cindy Lou Who

8. What is the name of the girl the Grinch had a childhood crush on?

• Martha May Whovier

9. The Grinch’s costume was made of what kind of animal hair?

• Yak hair

10. Who directed How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

• Ron Howard

Romantic Christmas Movie Trivia

The Holiday (2006)

1. Which city does Amanda live in?

• Los Angeles

2. Which paper does Iris write for in London?

• The Daily Telegraph

3. How many kids does Graham have?

• Two

4. What does Miles do for a living in Los Angeles?

• He’s a Hollywood music composer

5. How old did Amanda say she was when her parents divorced?

• 15

6. What’s the name of Iris’ ex-boyfriend?

• Jasper

7. Why did Graham show up at Iris’s house, which Amanda was staying at?

• He was drunk and needed a place to sleep.

8. What’s the name of the actress Miles is dating during the movie?

• Maggie

9. Who directed The Holiday?

• Nancy Meyers

10. What’s the name of the website Iris and Amanda use to swap houses?

• homeexchange.com

Love Actually (2003)

1. Who plays David, the newly elected Prime Minister?

• Hugh Grant

2. How does Mark know Juliet?

• Juliet is married to Mark’s best friend, Peter.

3. What instrument does Sam learn to impress his crush?

• The drums

4. Sarah is in love with one of her co-workers. What’s his name?

• Karl

5. Who does Jamie catch his girlfriend cheating on him with?

• His brother

6. Harry and Karen are married, but Harry is growing more attracted to Mia. How do Mia and Harry know each other?

• Mia is Harry’s secretary.

7. What’s the name of Billy Mack’s manager?

• Joe

8. In the beginning voiceover of the film, David says that whenever he feels sad about the state of the world, he thinks about the arriving terminals at which airport to feel better?

• Heathrow Airport

9. How does David meet Natalie?

• Natalie is a member of his staff

10. What’s the name of the jewelry salesman who takes a long time to wrap Harry’s gift for Mia?

• Rufus

A Christmas Prince (2017)

1. What is Amber’s job?

• She’s a journalist.

2. What country does Amber travel to for her story?

• Aldovia

3. How does Amber get to stay in the palace?

• She pretends to be Princess Emily’s new tutor.

4. What secret about Prince Richard does Amber uncover?

• He’s adopted.

5. Where was A Christmas Prince filmed?

• Romania

6. What does Amber’s father do for a living?

• He runs a diner.

7. How is Simon related to Prince Richard?

• They’re cousins.

8. What’s the name of Prince Richard’s ex-girlfriend who teams up with Simon to make him the heir to the throne?

• Sophia

9. What happens between Amber and Prince Richard at the end of the movie?

• They get engaged.

10. How many movies are in this Netflix franchise?

• Three

Classic Christmas Movie Trivia

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

1. What’s the name of the guardian angel who takes George Bailey on his journey?

• Clarence

2. Who directed It’s a Wonderful Life?

• Frank Capra

3. Why is George ineligible for service in World War II?

• He’s deaf in one ear.

4. What’s the name of the town It’s a Wonderful Life takes place in?

• Bedford Falls

5. What book did George receive as a gift from Clarence?

• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

6. Who’s the actor who plays George Bailey?

• James (Jimmy) Stewart

7. What’s the name of George’s youngest daughter?

• Zuzu

8. In the world where George was never born, what occupation does Mary have?

• Librarian

9. What does George’s brother, Harry, become when he joins the service?

• A Navy pilot

10. In the universe where George was never born, Bedford Falls has a different name. What is it?

• Pottersville

White Christmas (1954)

1. What is the name of the inn that Bing Crosby’s and Danny Kaye’s characters are trying to save?

• The Columbia Inn

2. In what city and state was the inn that everyone are trying to save?

• Pine Tree, Vermont

3. During which war does this movie take place?

• World War II

4. If you were to list the top five grossing movies of 1954, where would White Christmas sit on that list?

• Number one

5. Which song in movie was not part of the original script?

• “Sisters”

6. The Columbia Inn is featured in what other Christmas movie?

• Holiday Inn

7. Who didn’t sing any of their songs in the film?

• Vera-Ellen

8. Who was originally supposed to play Danny Kaye’s part in the movie?

• Fred Astaire

9. Which scene was almost entirely ad libbed?

• Bing Crosby’s liverwurst sandwiches and buttermilk bit.

10. Which actor’s name is misspelled in the opening credits?

• Vera-Ellen

A Christmas Story (1983)

1. What present does Ralphie want more than anything for Christmas?

• A Red Ryder BB gun

2. What was the name of Ralphie’s younger brother?

• Randy

3. What was the secret message Ralphie deciphered from the Little Orphan Annie radio show?

• “Be sure to drink your Ovaltine.”

4. What prize does Ralphie’s dad win in a contest?

• A lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a fishnet stocking.

5. What are the names of the bullies who terrorize Ralphie and his friends?

• Scut Farkus and Grover Dill

6. Who gifts Ralphie a pink bunny onesie for Christmas?

• Aunt Clara

7. What does Santa say to Ralphie when he says he wants a BB gun for Christmas?

• “You’ll shoot your eye out.”

8. Finish the quote from Ralphie’s dad: “Fra-gee-lay …”

• “… it must be Italian!”

9. How does Ralphie’s mom get Randy to eat dinner?

• She asks him to show her how pigs eat.

10. Ralphie gets in trouble when he repeats a swear word he claims to have heard from his friend Schwartz. However, he actually heard the word from someone else. Who was it?

• His dad

Kids Christmas Movie Trivia

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

1. What’s Jack Skellington’s nickname in Halloween Town?

• The Pumpkin King

2. Who created Sally?

• Doctor Finkelstein

3. What does Jack call Santa Claus?

• Sandy Claws

4. What’s the name of Jack’s ghost dog?

• Zero

5. Which award-winning actress voices Sally?

• Catherine O’Hara

6. What is Oogie Boogie made of?

• Bugs

7. What are the names of the three trick-or-treaters (also known as Boogie’s Boys) who kidnap Santa Claus?

• Lock, Shock, and Barrel

8. How long did it take to make The Nightmare Before Christmas?

• About three years

9. Which holiday figure do Boogie’s Boys originally kidnap, thinking it’s Santa Claus?

• The Easter Bunny

10. What is the name of the opening song in The Nightmare Before Christmas?

• “This Is Halloween”

Home Alone (1990)

1. In which state was Home Alone filmed?

• Illinois

2. Where is the McCallister family planning to spend Christmas?

• Paris

3. What is the name of the traveling polka band Kevin’s mom, Kate, travels with on her way home to Kevin?

• The Kenosha Kickers

4. What is the nickname of the pair of burglars that tries to break into the McCallisters’ home?

• The “Wet Bandits”

5. How many siblings does Kevin have?

• Four

6. True or false: Kevin is the youngest child in his family.

• True

7. Which comedian plays Gus Polinski, the polka musician who helps Kate?

• John Candy

8. How is Kevin punished after getting into a fight with this older brother Buzz?

• He’s sent to the attic.

9. Why were the McCallisters running late the morning of their trip to Paris?

• Their alarm clocks didn’t go off because of a power outage.

10. Which actor played Harry Lime, one of the two burglars?

• Joe Pesci

The Santa Clause (1994)

1. What is Scott Calvin’s job at the beginning of the movie?

• Toy salesman

2. What is the name of the head elf at the North Pole?

• Bernard

3. Why must Scott take over the role of Santa Claus?

• Santa Claus dies after falling off his roof.

4. Where do Scott and Charlie go after Scott burns the Christmas Eve turkey?

• Denny’s

5. What’s the first obstacle Scott faces in the first house he visits on Christmas Eve?

• A large dog

6. What job does Charlie’s stepfather have?

• He’s a psychiatrist.

7. Laura and Neal call the police because they think Scott has kidnapped Charlie, but in reality, where did Charlie go?

• To the North Pole with Scott

8. What magical object did Bernard give Charlie?

• A snow globe

9. How did Scott get out of jail?

• The elves helped him escape

10. How many Santa Clause movies are there?

• Three

Christmas Movie Music Trivia

1. What pop singer has been named the Queen of Christmas?

• Mariah Carey

2. What pop Christmas hit was released in 1984 but did not rank in the charts until 2017?

• “Last Christmas” by Wham!

3. The original recording of what song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1964?

• The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting Over an Open Fire) by Nat King Cole

4. What Beach Boys song features Santa’s sleigh as a Nordic hot rod?

• “Little Saint Nick” by the Beach Boys

5. Elmo of the Elmo and Patsy that released the hit “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” is what profession by his day job?

• Dr. Elmo of Elmo and Patsy is a veterinarian.

6. What year was “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” first recorded?

• 1963

7. Who first recorded the Frank Sinatra hit song “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas?”

• Judy Garland

8. How old was singer Brenda Lee when she recorded the classic Christmas hit “Rockin Around the Christmas Tree?”

• 13

9. Since 1963, Many artists have recorded “White Christmas,” but only one has charted with it. Who was that?

• Michael Bolton

10. What beverage does the singer tell the audience to have a cup of in “A Holly Jolly Christmas?”

• Have a Cup of Cheer

That's a wrap on 130 questions — now you know exactly who deserves the cheermeister crown (and who needs to rewatch Elf). Bookmark this quiz for your next holiday game night, and check out where to stream all versions of The Grinch this season for even more festive fun.

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