Holiday Trivia Questions & Answers

Sample holiday trivia questions with answers, taken straight from the most-played quizzes in our Holiday category — 182 questions in total. Read through the Q&As below, then play the full quizzes to get scored. Free, no sign-up.

Easter Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Medium · played 34 times

What does Easter celebrate in Christianity?

Answer: The resurrection of Jesus Christ

How is the date of Easter Sunday calculated?

Answer: First Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox

The Easter egg tradition originates from eggs that were forbidden during which Christian observance?

Answer: Lent

The Easter bunny tradition came from which country's Lutheran traditions?

Answer: Germany

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Christmas Carol Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · played 34 times

Complete the lyric: 'Deck the halls with boughs of ___'

Answer: Holly

In 'Jingle Bells,' what kind of sleigh ride is described?

Answer: One horse open sleigh

Who composed 'Silent Night' in 1818?

Answer: Franz Xaver Gruber

In '12 Days of Christmas,' what is given on the fifth day?

Answer: Five golden rings

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Christmas Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Medium · played 33 times

On what date is Christmas Day celebrated?

Answer: December 25

What is the name of Santa Claus's red-nosed reindeer?

Answer: Rudolph

Which country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?

Answer: Germany

What do children traditionally leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?

Answer: Milk and cookies

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Christmas Movie Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Medium · played 32 times

In 'Home Alone,' what city does Kevin McCallister's family travel to for Christmas?

Answer: Paris

What actor plays Buddy the Elf in the 2003 film 'Elf'?

Answer: Will Ferrell

In 'A Christmas Story,' what gift does Ralphie desperately want?

Answer: A Red Ryder BB gun

What is the name of the main character in 'It's a Wonderful Life'?

Answer: George Bailey

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Thanksgiving Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · played 30 times

On what day is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?

Answer: Fourth Thursday of November

In what year did the first Plymouth harvest feast take place?

Answer: 1621

Which Native American group joined the Plymouth colonists at the 1621 feast?

Answer: Wampanoag

What is the traditional main dish served at Thanksgiving?

Answer: Turkey

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Christmas Music Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · played 29 times

Which artist's recording of 'White Christmas' became the best-selling physical single of all time?

Answer: Bing Crosby

Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' was released in which year?

Answer: 1994

'Jingle Bells' was originally written for which holiday — not Christmas?

Answer: Thanksgiving

What famous Christmas song begins with 'You better watch out, you better not cry'?

Answer: Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

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Nightmare Before Christmas Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Hard · played 29 times

What is the name of the main character in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'?

Answer: Jack Skellington

What is Jack Skellington's title in Halloween Town?

Answer: The Pumpkin King

Who is the ragdoll who loves Jack in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'?

Answer: Sally

What is the name of Jack's ghost dog?

Answer: Zero

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Halloween Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Hard · played 29 times

What ancient Celtic festival is considered the origin of Halloween?

Answer: Samhain

On what date is Halloween celebrated?

Answer: October 31

What vegetable was originally used to make jack-o'-lanterns in Ireland and Scotland?

Answer: Turnip

What does the word 'Halloween' derive from?

Answer: All Hallows' Eve

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Santa Real Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · played 27 times

The historical Saint Nicholas was a bishop from which region (modern-day Turkey)?

Answer: Myra

What Dutch name for Saint Nicholas became 'Santa Claus' in English?

Answer: Sinterklaas

The poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' gave Santa how many original reindeer?

Answer: Eight

Which company's advertising helped popularize the red-suited image of Santa Claus in the 20th century?

Answer: Coca-Cola

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Ramadan Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Medium · played 26 times

What is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar?

Answer: Ramadan

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

Answer: Meditation

In what year did the first Ramadan begin?

Answer: 624 CE

Who was the Prophet Muhammad's first wife?

Answer: Khadijah

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Halloween Movie Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · played 26 times

Who is the masked killer in John Carpenter's Halloween (1978)?

Answer: Michael Myers

Which holiday is the Nightmare Before Christmas protagonist Jack Skellington king of?

Answer: Halloween

In which film does Freddy Krueger attack teens in their dreams?

Answer: A Nightmare on Elm Street

Jordan Peele's debut horror film that won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay is:

Answer: Get Out (2017)

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Christmas Song Quiz

10 questions · ~2 min · Hard · played 26 times

Who recorded 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' in 1994?

Answer: Mariah Carey

Bing Crosby's 'White Christmas' is considered the best-selling physical single of all time. In what year was it first recorded?

Answer: 1942

The song 'Jingle Bells' was originally written for what holiday (not Christmas)?

Answer: Thanksgiving

In 'Winter Wonderland,' what is the name the couple gives to the snowman?

Answer: Parson Brown

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