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50 Fun Christmas Movie Trivia Questions

Oct 31, 2024 • 6 min read

It's 2024, and the Christmas vibes are strong! If you're looking for a way to spice up your holiday hangouts, why not challenge your friends and family with some awesome Christmas Movie Trivia? We've got 50 fun christmas trivia questions that'll test your knowledge on everything from classic holiday flicks to new favorites. Whether you're chilling in your PJs with some latte or hosting a festive game night, these Christmas trivia questions and answers will definitely bring the laughs and the festive mood.

The correct answers in the trivia questions are marked with a Christmas tree emoji 🎄. Feel free to use these questions for your holiday-themed quiz or a live stream.

In "Home Alone," where is the McCallister family planning to vacation for Christmas?
A. Hawaii
B. Paris 🎄
C. New York
D. London
What song does Buddy the Elf sing loudly and proudly in the department store in "Elf"?
A. Deck the Halls
B. Jingle Bells
C. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 🎄
D. White Christmas
In "A Christmas Story," what gift does Ralphie desperately want for Christmas?
A. A bicycle
B. A video game
C. A toy train
D. A Red Ryder BB gun 🎄
What is the name of the guardian angel who helps George Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life"?
A. Michael
B. Gabriel
C. Clarence 🎄
D. Raphael
Who plays the Grinch in the 2000 live-action movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
A. Jim Carrey 🎄
B. Jack Black
C. Mike Myers
D. Johnny Depp
In "The Polar Express," what type of ticket must the children have to board the train?
A. Golden 🎄
B. Silver
C. Red
D. Platinum
What is the name of Ebenezer Scrooge's underpaid clerk in "A Christmas Carol"?
A. Bob Cratchit 🎄
B. Jacob Marley
C. Tiny Tim
D. Fezziwig
Who stars as the lead character, Scott Calvin, in "The Santa Clause" movie series?
A. Kurt Russell
B. Tim Allen 🎄
C. Tom Hanks
D. Kevin Spacey
In "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," what animal is found in the Christmas tree?
A. Squirrel 🎄
B. Raccoon
C. Possum
D. Bird
What is the full name of the character who accidentally knocks Santa off his roof in "The Santa Clause"?
A. Charles Cline
B. John Calvin
C. Scott Calvin 🎄
D. Bill Clause
In "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," what hotel does Kevin stay at?
A. The Ritz
B. Trump Plaza
C. The Plaza Hotel 🎄
D. The Waldorf Astoria
What does Cindy Lou Who give Max as a gift in the animated film "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
A. Sweater
B. Antler 🎄
C. Bone
D. Blanket
Who composed the music for "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
A. John Williams
B. Hans Zimmer
C. Danny Elfman 🎄
D. Alan Menken
What type of business does George Bailey run in "It's a Wonderful Life"?
A. A bank
B. A gym
C. A savings and loan 🎄
D. A department store
In "Elf," what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?
A. Treat every day like Christmas 🎄
B. Always make toys
C. Be nice, not naughty
D. Stay hidden from humans
What is the main character's name in "The Polar Express"?
A. Billy
B. Sarah
C. Hero Boy 🎄
D. Tom
In the 1994 version of "Miracle on 34th Street," Kris Kringle fills in as Santa for which department store?
A. Macy's
B. Gimbels
C. Coles 🎄
D. Marshall Fields
In "Love Actually," which character is an aging rock star trying to make a comeback?
A. Billy Mack 🎄
B. Harry
C. Carl
D. David
What is the Grinch's dog's name?
A. Spot
B. Max 🎄
C. Buddy
D. Sam
In "Home Alone," what is the nickname of the burglars trying to break into Kevin's house?
A. Sticky Bandits
B. Wet Bandits 🎄
C. Bandit Bandits
D. Grinch Bandits
In "A Christmas Carol," how many ghosts visit Scrooge?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four 🎄
D. Five
What is the name of the little girl who befriends the Grinch in "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
A. Cindy Lou Who 🎄
B. Lucy
C. Sally
D. Mary
In "Jingle All the Way," what is the turbo man's arch-nemesis called?
A. Booster
B. Brainiac
C. Dementor 🎄
D. Megamind
What does Ralphie's father win in "A Christmas Story"?
A. A car
B. A bicycle
C. A turkey
D. A leg lamp 🎄
Who directed the movie "Elf"?
A. Tim Burton
B. Jon Favreau 🎄
C. Chris Columbus
D. Richard Linklater
Who plays the role of the Prime Minister in "Love Actually"?
A. Colin Firth
B. Alan Rickman
C. Hugh Grant 🎄
D. Liam Neeson
In "Die Hard," what is John McClane's catchphrase?
A. Yippee Ki Yay 🎄
B. Ho Ho Ho
C. Let it Snow
D. Merry Christmas
In "The Santa Clause," what does Scott Calvin do after putting on the Santa suit the first time?
A. Cancels Christmas
B. Drives away
C. Becomes Santa 🎄
D. Calls the police
In the movie "Arthur Christmas," who is Arthur's father?
A. Santa 🎄
B. Steve
C. Grand-Santa
D. Mr. Claus
In "The Muppet Christmas Carol," who plays Ebenezer Scrooge?
A. Michael Caine 🎄
B. Kermit the Frog
C. Fozzie Bear
D. Gonzo
What is the first gift of Christmas in "The Polar Express"?
A. A golden ticket
B. A toy train
C. A silver bell 🎄
D. A star
In "Elf," who gave Buddy his name?
A. The nuns
B. Santa
C. His biological parents
D. His diaper brand 🎄
What year was "It's a Wonderful Life" released?
A. 1940
B. 1946 🎄
C. 1950
D. 1960
In "The Holiday," who does Cameron Diaz trade houses with?
A. Kate Winslet 🎄
B. Sandra Bullock
C. Reese Witherspoon
D. Julia Roberts
In "Scrooged," who plays the modern-day version of Ebenezer Scrooge, Frank Cross?
A. Bill Murray 🎄
B. Steve Martin
C. Chevy Chase
D. Robin Williams
How many sizes does the Grinch's heart grow in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three 🎄
D. Four
Who plays the conductor in "The Polar Express"?
A. Tom Hanks 🎄
B. Morgan Freeman
C. Harrison Ford
D. Liam Neeson
In "Die Hard," John McClane is trying to save hostages in which city?
A. Chicago
B. New York
C. Los Angeles 🎄
D. Miami
What does Santa say at the end of "A Christmas Story"?
A. Merry Christmas
B. Ho Ho Ho
C. You'll shoot your eye out 🎄
D. Happy New Year
What Christmas song is playing during "Love Actually's" opening scene?
A. White Christmas
B. All I Want for Christmas Is You
C. Christmas Is All Around 🎄
D. Jingle Bell Rock
In "A Christmas Carol," what is Jacob Marley's relationship to Scrooge?
A. Friend
B. Brother
C. Business partner 🎄
D. Nephew
How does the Grinch enter houses to steal Christmas in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
A. Window
B. Door
C. Chimney 🎄
D. Basement
Which Christmas movie features Bing Crosby singing "White Christmas"?
A. Holiday Inn 🎄
B. It's a Wonderful Life
C. Miracle on 34th Street
D. Scrooged
In "Home Alone," what is Kevin's main method of defending his house?
A. Booby traps 🎄
B. Fireworks
C. Calling the police
D. Attack dog
Who stars as Kate in "The Holiday"?
A. Jennifer Aniston
B. Kate Winslet 🎄
C. Cameron Diaz
D. Anne Hathaway
In "Elf," what profession does Buddy's biological father have?
A. Teacher
B. Lawyer
C. Author
D. Publisher 🎄
What gift does Della buy for Jim in "The Gift of the Magi"?
A. Wallet
B. Watch chain 🎄
C. Cufflinks
D. Hat
In "Jingle All the Way," what is the name of the toy every kid wants for Christmas?
A. Turbo Man 🎄
B. Super Man
C. Mega Man
D. Action Man
In "The Santa Clause," where does Scott Calvin work before becoming Santa?
A. Marketing firm 🎄
B. Law firm
C. Bank
D. Toy store
What is the tagline of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
A. Stealing Christmas isn't easy
B. Celebrating Christmas all wrong
C. The ultimate Christmas heist
D. He's a mean one 🎄

Conclusion

As we wrap up these 50 fun Christmas Movie Trivia questions, hopefully, you’ve had a blast testing your knowledge and maybe even discovering some new holiday movies to add to your watchlist. We hope you carry the festive spirit with you as you continue to celebrate the holiday season, and remember, there’s always a new layer of surprise waiting in every Christmas tale. So, keep the popcorn popping and the hot cocoa flowing, and who knows, maybe next year you'll be the Christmas trivia champ.

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