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Twenty Trivia Questions for a Family Christmas

These trivia questions are recommended for families, who traditionally celebrate Christmas within its Christian context, but also allow room for fact, fiction, folklore, fantasy and fun. Some of these questions are ones that will be answered quite easily by children, while others are intended to be more difficult for adults. One question is not a Christmas trivia question at all. It is a question about history and discovery. It just might get a conversation going about the North Pole, where it is and who really lives there. That could prove to be fun for everyone!

1. Which musician who wrote the music for "Silent Night"?

2. Which Christmas carol contains the line "Let earth receive her king"?

3. Where was Baby Jesus, when the shepherds went to see Him?

4. Where do Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus live, with their elves?

5. What do Santa's elves do as an occupation?

6. Who was the first man to reach the North Pole?

7. What treat do children traditionally leave for Santa Claus, on Christmas Eve?

8. What is another name for the star that shone, on the night that Jesus was born?

9. The three wise men brought gifts to the Christ child. What were they?

10. Which one is a tree, holly or mistletoe?

11. How many candles are placed on an Advent wreath?

12. Santa Claus has nine reindeer. Only one has a red nose and can light the way for his sleigh. What is his name?

13. What is another name for a Tannenbaum (German)?

14. In Mexico, there is a Christmas tradition that involves the breaking of a gift-filled something. What is called?

15. In Finland, Santa Claus is known by a different name. What is it?

16. In the song entitled, "The Twelve Days of Christmas," on the second day, the gift that was given by a lover expressing his love for his beloved, symbolized love and peace. What was that gift?

17. In the 1843 novel, written by Charles Dickens, there is a man named Scrooge. What is his first name?

18. What are the names of the three magi, who went to see the Baby Jesus?

19. "Frosty the Snowman" was recorded by Gene Autry, in what year?

20. There is a traditional, bright red Christmas plant that is often called the "Christmas Star". What is another name for it?

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