This blog post presents 85 Christmas movie trivia questions covering classic and modern films. The questions range from easy to challenging, perfect for holiday gatherings. A free printable PDF containing all questions and answers is also available for download. Continue reading!
Introduction to Christmas Movie Trivia
Christmas movies have become an integral part of holiday traditions for many families around the world. These films capture the magic, warmth, and spirit of the season, often becoming annual viewing rituals. To celebrate this beloved genre, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of 85 Christmas movie trivia questions that will test your knowledge and spark lively discussions during your holiday gatherings.
Classic Christmas Movie Trivia
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
- What’s the name of the guardian angel who takes George Bailey on his journey?
Answer: Clarence - Who directed “It’s a Wonderful Life”?
Answer: Frank Capra - Why is George ineligible for service in World War II?
Answer: He’s deaf in one ear. - What’s the name of the town “It’s a Wonderful Life” takes place in?
Answer: Bedford Falls - What book did George receive as a gift from Clarence?
Answer: “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” - Who’s the actor who plays George Bailey?
Answer: James (Jimmy) Stewart - What’s the name of George’s youngest daughter?
Answer: Zuzu - In the world where George was never born, what occupation does Mary have?
Answer: Librarian - What does George’s brother, Harry, become when he joins the service?
Answer: A Navy pilot - In the universe where George was never born, what is Bedford Falls renamed?
Answer: Pottersville
Miracle on 34th Street (1947 & 1994)
- Who claimed to be Santa Claus in “Miracle on 34th Street”?
Answer: Kris Kringle - In the 1994 version, what are the three things Susan wants for Christmas?
Answer: A house, a family, and a baby brother
White Christmas (1954)
- Who are the two male leads in “White Christmas”?
Answer: Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye - What song do the characters perform at the end of the movie?
Answer: “White Christmas”
Funny Christmas Movie Trivia
Elf (2003)
- Who plays Buddy the Elf?
Answer: Will Ferrell - Which city does Buddy travel to find his dad?
Answer: New York City - How did Buddy get to the North Pole as a baby?
Answer: He crawled into Santa’s bag of presents. - What is the name of Buddy’s half-brother?
Answer: Michael - Why does Santa’s sleigh crash in Central Park?
Answer: The engine is lost due to a shortage of Christmas spirit. - What song do people sing to raise the amount of Christmas spirit?
Answer: “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” - What are the four main food groups for elves?
Answer: Candy, candy corn, candy canes, and syrup - Which toy does Buddy not like?
Answer: Jack-in-the-Box - What is the name of Buddy’s love interest?
Answer: Jovie - Which department store does Buddy get a job at?
Answer: Gimbels - What building does Buddy’s father work in?
Answer: The Empire State Building
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
- Who plays Clark Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”?
Answer: Chevy Chase - What does Clark receive as his Christmas bonus?
Answer: A one-year membership to the Jelly of the Month Club - Who plays cousin Eddie?
Answer: Randy Quaid - On which day does the movie end?
Answer: Christmas Eve - Who tosses a match in the storm drain, causing an explosion?
Answer: Uncle Lewis
Home Alone (1990)
- What is the name of the main character in “Home Alone”?
Answer: Kevin McCallister - Where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Answer: Paris - What do the burglars call themselves in “Home Alone”?
Answer: The Wet Bandits - What does Kevin put on the steps to trip the burglars?
Answer: Toy cars - What does Kevin use to make it look like there’s a party going on in the house?
Answer: Cardboard cutouts and mannequins
Romantic Christmas Movie Trivia
The Holiday (2006)
- Which city does Amanda live in?
Answer: Los Angeles - Which paper does Iris write for in London?
Answer: The Daily Telegraph - How many kids does Graham have?
Answer: Two - What does Miles do for a living in Los Angeles?
Answer: He’s a Hollywood music composer - How old did Amanda say she was when her parents divorced?
Answer: 15 - What’s the name of Iris’s ex-boyfriend?
Answer: Jasper - Why did Graham show up at Iris’s house, which Amanda was staying at?
Answer: He was drunk and needed a place to sleep. - What’s the name of the actress Miles is dating during the movie?
Answer: Maggie - Who directed “The Holiday”?
Answer: Nancy Meyers - What’s the name of the website Iris and Amanda use to swap houses?
Answer: homeexchange.com
Love Actually (2003)
- How many separate stories are interwoven in “Love Actually”?
Answer: Nine - Who plays the Prime Minister in “Love Actually”?
Answer: Hugh Grant - What song does Hugh Grant’s character dance to in 10 Downing Street?
Answer: “Jump (For My Love)” by The Pointer Sisters - Which character says the famous line, “To me, you are perfect”?
Answer: Mark (played by Andrew Lincoln) - What profession does Liam Neeson’s character have in the film?
Answer: Writer
Children’s Christmas Movie Trivia
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
- What’s Jack Skellington’s nickname in Halloween Town?
Answer: The Pumpkin King - Who created Sally?
Answer: Doctor Finklestein - What does Jack call Santa Claus?
Answer: Sandy Claws - What’s the name of Jack’s ghost dog?
Answer: Zero - Which award-winning actress voices Sally?
Answer: Catherine O’Hara - What is Oogie Boogie made of?
Answer: Bugs - What are the names of the three trick-or-treaters who kidnap Santa Claus?
Answer: Lock, Shock, and Barrel - How long did it take to make “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?
Answer: About three years - Which holiday figure do Boogie’s Boys originally kidnap, thinking it’s Santa Claus?
Answer: The Easter Bunny - What is the name of the opening song in “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?
Answer: “This Is Halloween”
The Santa Clause (1994)
- What is Scott Calvin’s job at the beginning of the movie?
Answer: Toy salesman - What is the name of the head elf at the North Pole?
Answer: Bernard - Why must Scott take over the role of Santa Claus?
Answer: Santa Claus dies after falling off his roof. - Where do Scott and Charlie go after Scott burns the Christmas Eve turkey?
Answer: Denny’s - What’s the first obstacle Scott faces in the first house he visits on Christmas Eve?
Answer: A large dog - What job does Charlie’s stepfather have?
Answer: He’s a psychiatrist. - Where did Charlie go when Laura and Neal thought Scott had kidnapped him?
Answer: To the North Pole with Scott - What magical object did Bernard give Charlie?
Answer: A snow globe - How did Scott get out of jail?
Answer: The elves helped him escape - How many “Santa Clause” movies are there?
Answer: Three
Christmas TV Episode Trivia
- In “The Office” Christmas episode, where do Michael, Dwight, Jim, and Andy go for lunch?
Answer: Benihana - In “Ted Lasso,” what famous artist’s party does Rebecca skip to go caroling?
Answer: Elton John - Why do Claire and Phil threaten to take Christmas away in “Modern Family”?
Answer: They think one of the kids tried a cigarette - Which “Grey’s Anatomy” couple had a winter/Christmas wedding?
Answer: Bailey and Ben - What do Tia and Tamera in “Sister Sister” spend their Christmas present money on?
Answer: Paying out a loan shark - In “Friends,” who invents Santa’s Tex-Mex friend, The Holiday Armadillo?
Answer: Ross
Miscellaneous Christmas Movie Trivia
- In “A Christmas Carol” (2009), who voices Scrooge?
Answer: Jim Carrey - What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Answer: Home Alone - In “The Christmas Chronicles,” what song do Santa and the inmates sing?
Answer: “Santa Claus Is Back In Town” - What toy does Howard struggle to buy his son in “Jingle All The Way”?
Answer: An action figure - In “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” who invites Scrooge to Christmas dinner?
Answer: His nephew Fred - What is Charlie Brown upset about in “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?
Answer: The commercialization of Christmas - In “Klaus,” what is Jesper’s mission while at Smeerensburg?
Answer: To post 6,000 letters - Who plays Noelle, Kris Kringle’s daughter, in the 2019 movie “Noelle”?
Answer: Anna Kendrick - In “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” who tries to steal Olaf’s fruitcake?
Answer: Wolve
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This comprehensive list of 85 Christmas movie trivia questions covers a wide range of beloved holiday films, from timeless classics to modern favorites. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a dedicated Christmas movie buff, these questions are sure to challenge and entertain you.
Remember, you can download our free printable PDF containing all these questions and answers, making it easy to host your own Christmas movie trivia night. It’s a perfect activity for family gatherings, office parties, or any holiday celebration.
As you go through these questions, you might find yourself inspired to rewatch some of your favorite Christmas movies or discover new ones you haven’t seen before. That’s the magic of Christmas movies – they have a way of bringing people together and creating lasting memories.
So gather your friends and family, pour some hot cocoa, and test your knowledge with this ultimate Christmas movie trivia challenge. It’s a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season and the beloved films that have become such an important part of our Christmas traditions.
Happy holidays, and may the best Christmas movie expert win!
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