Christmas Trivia Quiz

What year was the first recorded Christmas celebration?

• 100 BC

• 200 AD

• 500 AD

• 336 AD

Who wrote the famous Christmas novel 'A Christmas Carol'?

• Stephen King

• J.K. Rowling

• William Shakespeare

• Charles Dickens

What popular Christmas song was originally written for a Thanksgiving celebration?

• Silent Night

• Deck the Halls

• Jingle Bells

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

What is the origin of the candy cane as a Christmas symbol?

• China

• Germany

• France

• Italy

In the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', what is given on the 5th day?

• Five silver rings

• Five brass rings

• Five diamond rings

• Five golden rings

What famous Christmas poem begins with the line 'Twas the night before Christmas'?

• The Twelve Days of Christmas

• The Night Before Christmas

• A Christmas Carol

• A Visit from St. Nicholas

What is the history behind hanging stockings by the fireplace for Christmas?

• A tradition started by the Pilgrims in the 1600s

• Inspired by a popular Christmas poem in the 1900s

• Originated from the story of St. Nicholas

• Invented by Santa Claus in the 1800s

What is the name of the reindeer that is often depicted with a red nose in Christmas folklore?

• Rudolph

• Dasher

• Prancer

• Vixen

What is the traditional Christmas plant that is used to decorate homes during the festive season?

• Mistletoe

• Rose

• Lily

• Sunflower

What is the name of the popular Christmas ballet featuring the Sugar Plum Fairy?

• The Nutcracker

• Swan Lake

• Sleeping Beauty

• Romeo and Juliet