Trivia Quiz on Christmas History
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made holidays-traditions and history quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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Test your knowledge of Yuletide past—from Saint Nicholas and Victorian trees to banned festivities, reindeer lore, and the origin of “Xmas.” A lively mix of quick-fire multiple choice perfect for holiday parties, classrooms, and end-of-year team hangouts.
Gather your group for a spirited tour through centuries of Christmas history, featuring saints and carols, royal traditions, surprising bans, classic poems, and iconic decorations. This team-friendly quiz is ideal for office holiday parties, classroom warm‑ups, family game nights, or community events, and it plays beautifully in online or hybrid settings. Duplicate it with a single click and host it live on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, Kick, or in person with a projector—players can join in teams or as individuals. With 15 multiple‑choice questions, you can run a snappy 10–20 minute round, add a festive playlist, and keep score with an on-screen leaderboard between sections. Encourage team names, holiday attire, and bonus points for fun facts to turn this into a memorable seasonal showdown.
1. What saint came to be known as santa claus
A) Saint Patrick
B) Saint nicholas
C) Saint George
D) Saint Francis
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2. What Christmas Item Was Invented By Liondon Bakery And wedding Cake Specialist 'Tom Smith' In 1847
A) Yule Log
B) Christmas Crackers
C) Gingerbread House
D) Christmas Card
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3. In 1647, the English parliament passed a law that: Let Prisoners spend Christmas At Home, Gave Santa Immunity To Burglary, Made Christmas An Official Holday, Made Christmas Illegal
A) Forbade Christmas celebrations nationwide and mandated work on December 25.
B) Instituted Christmas as a royal holiday with state parades.
C) Ended the practice of Christmas caroling.
D) Made Christmas Illegal
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4. "What Did My True Love Give To Me On The ""Twelth"" Day Of Christmas"
A) Five gold rings
B) 12 Drummers Drumming
C) Nine Ladies Dancing
D) Three French Hens
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5. Who was the first English monarch to have a Christmas tree? (Elizabeth I, King George II, King James VI, Queen Victoria
A) Elizabeth I
B) Queen Victoria
C) King George II
D) King James VI
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6. The Christmas carol 'Away In A Manger'' … what is a manger
A) A cradle
B) A stable
C) A hayloft
D) A Feeding Trough
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7. When did Christmas become a Federal holiday in the U.S.?
A) 1776
B) 1843
C) 1831
D) 1920
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8. Electric Christmas tree lights were first used in what year? 1878,1895, 1903, 1907
A) 1878
B) 1907
C) 1895
D) 1903
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9. Who banned Christmas in 1647
A) Oliver Cromwell
B) King Charles I
C) Parliament
D) Thomas Fairfax
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10. "What is the origin of The X In ""Xmas""? "
A) X is the first letter of the Latin word 'Christus'
B) X is the first letter of the word christ in latin
C) X originated as a Latin abbreviation for 'Xristos', a misspelling used in medieval calendars.
D) Xmas originated as a shorthand for 'Christ’s Mass' used by early modern English printers.
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11. Which river did George Washington cross on Christmas night in 1776 in the American Revolutionary War?
A) Hudson River
B) Delaware
C) Potomac River
D) Schuylkill River
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12. Name the original eight reindeer from the 'Twas the night Before Christmas' poem.
A) Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blixem
B) Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen
C) Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Donner, Blitzen (or Dunder and Blixem)
D) Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blixen
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13. What 'SN' Do You Call An American Holy Man Who's Strapped For Cash
A) Saint Nickel-Broke
B) Saint Nickle-Short
C) Saint Nickel-Penniless
D) Saint Nickle-Less
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14. Which English King was crowned on Christmas Day
A) William the Conqueror (1066)
B) Harold Godwinson
C) Edward the Confessor
D) Henry II
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15. What were the earliest tree ornaments?
A) Candles
B) Glass balls
C) Apples & Fruit
D) Oranges
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