Christmas Quiz

Try out this Christmas quiz to test your knowledge. Christmas trivia explores the holiday’s origins, traditions, symbols, and pop-culture footprint across centuries of celebration.

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15 questions

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Question 1 · Hard · 40 pts
Which Roman December festival is frequently brought up when comparing ancient customs with Christmas traditions?
Question 2 · Hard · 40 pts
Who composed the music for “Silent Night,” whose lyrics were written by Joseph Mohr?
Question 3 · Hard · 40 pts
Which writer authored the Christmas hymn “Joy to the World”?
Question 4 · Hard · 40 pts
The tune most commonly paired with “What Child Is This?” comes from which older melody?
Question 5 · Hard · 40 pts
“Carol of the Bells” is based on what Ukrainian composition?
Question 6 · Hard · 40 pts
Before its authorship became famous, the 1823 poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” first appeared anonymously in what newspaper?
Question 7 · Hard · 40 pts
The poinsettia takes its name from which person?
Question 8 · Hard · 40 pts
Many Eastern Orthodox churches using the Julian calendar observe the Feast of the Nativity on what date?
Question 9 · Hard · 40 pts
In Spain, major Epiphany gift-giving is chiefly associated with which calendar date?
Question 10 · Hard · 40 pts
If you wanted to visit the native region of the Mexican poinsettia, what country would definitely be on your itinerary?
Question 11 · Easy · 10 pts
On what date is Christmas celebrated in many countries each year?
Question 12 · Easy · 10 pts
In the Nativity story, who is Mary’s husband?
Question 13 · Easy · 10 pts
Who is traditionally associated with delivering gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas night?
Question 14 · Easy · 10 pts
What animals traditionally pull Santa’s sleigh?
Question 15 · Easy · 10 pts
Who wrote the Christmas song “Jingle Bells”?

Which Roman December festival is frequently brought up when comparing ancient customs with Christmas traditions?

Who composed the music for “Silent Night,” whose lyrics were written by Joseph Mohr?

Which writer authored the Christmas hymn “Joy to the World”?

The tune most commonly paired with “What Child Is This?” comes from which older melody?

“Carol of the Bells” is based on what Ukrainian composition?

Before its authorship became famous, the 1823 poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” first appeared anonymously in what newspaper?

The poinsettia takes its name from which person?

Many Eastern Orthodox churches using the Julian calendar observe the Feast of the Nativity on what date?

In Spain, major Epiphany gift-giving is chiefly associated with which calendar date?

If you wanted to visit the native region of the Mexican poinsettia, what country would definitely be on your itinerary?

On what date is Christmas celebrated in many countries each year?

In the Nativity story, who is Mary’s husband?

Who is traditionally associated with delivering gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas night?

What animals traditionally pull Santa’s sleigh?

Who wrote the Christmas song “Jingle Bells”?