200 Holiday Trivia Questions and Answers for Parties and Family Fun

Holidays bring traditions, treats, and lots of laughs. Whether you’re planning a party, classroom activity, team event, or family challenge, these 200 holiday trivia questions and answers cover Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter, and more.

🎄 Christmas Trivia (1–50)

What date is Christmas Day
➡️ Answer: December 25
What is the name of the red nosed reindeer
➡️ Answer: Rudolph
How many reindeer usually pull Santa’s sleigh, not counting Rudolph
➡️ Answer: Eight
What plant do people kiss under during Christmas
➡️ Answer: Mistletoe
What green character tries to steal Christmas
➡️ Answer: The Grinch
In which country did the Christmas tree tradition begin
➡️ Answer: Germany
What is Frosty the Snowman’s nose made of
➡️ Answer: A button
What color are holly berries
➡️ Answer: Red
What other name is Santa Claus known by
➡️ Answer: Saint Nicholas or Saint Nick
What do children often hang for Santa to fill with gifts
➡️ Answer: Stockings
In Jingle Bells, what kind of sleigh is mentioned
➡️ Answer: One horse open sleigh
What drink is often left out for Santa
➡️ Answer: Milk
What snack is commonly left with the milk for Santa
➡️ Answer: Cookies
What ballet features a girl and a toy soldier at Christmas
➡️ Answer: The Nutcracker
What song begins with “Dashing through the snow”
➡️ Answer: Jingle Bells
What is the day after Christmas called in some countries
➡️ Answer: Boxing Day
What decoration is often placed on top of the Christmas tree
➡️ Answer: A star or an angel
What do we call the time leading up to Christmas
➡️ Answer: Advent
What are Christmas songs called
➡️ Answer: Carols
What snowman appears in the movie Frozen
➡️ Answer: Olaf
In Home Alone, where was Kevin’s family traveling
➡️ Answer: Paris
What holiday drink is made with milk, eggs, and spices
➡️ Answer: Eggnog
What do people call a secret gift exchange
➡️ Answer: Secret Santa
What song mentions “a partridge in a pear tree”
➡️ Answer: The Twelve Days of Christmas
How many total gifts are given in The Twelve Days of Christmas
➡️ Answer: 364
What country is known for eating KFC on Christmas
➡️ Answer: Japan
Who wrote A Christmas Carol
➡️ Answer: Charles Dickens
What exclamation does Santa famously say
➡️ Answer: Ho ho ho
What holiday plant has red and green leaves
➡️ Answer: Poinsettia
What three gifts did the wise men bring
➡️ Answer: Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Where was Jesus born
➡️ Answer: Bethlehem
What do we call the small windows we open each December
➡️ Answer: Advent calendar
What movie features a leg lamp
➡️ Answer: A Christmas Story
Whose heart grew three sizes
➡️ Answer: The Grinch
What snowy creation do kids often build
➡️ Answer: Snowman
What sweet candy is shaped like a cane
➡️ Answer: Candy cane
What flavor are most candy canes
➡️ Answer: Peppermint
What holiday character lives at the North Pole
➡️ Answer: Santa Claus
What color combination represents Christmas
➡️ Answer: Red and green
Who helps Santa make toys
➡️ Answer: Elves
What ornament do people break on purpose in some cultures for good luck
➡️ Answer: Glass ornaments
What season does Christmas fall in for most countries
➡️ Answer: Winter
What do people wrap to give others on Christmas
➡️ Answer: Presents
What snowy weather is common in many Christmas movies
➡️ Answer: Snow
What dessert is often flamed with alcohol in the UK on Christmas
➡️ Answer: Christmas pudding
What structure helps guide Santa to homes
➡️ Answer: Chimney
What do people deck with holly
➡️ Answer: Halls
Who is the main character in The Nutcracker
➡️ Answer: Clara
What type of tree is typically used as a Christmas tree
➡️ Answer: Evergreen tree
What flying creatures pull Santa’s sleigh
➡️ Answer: Reindeer

🎃 Halloween Trivia (51–90)

What date is Halloween
➡️ Answer: October 31
What phrase do children say for candy
➡️ Answer: Trick or treat
What vegetable was carved before pumpkins
➡️ Answer: Turnips
What are carved pumpkins called
➡️ Answer: Jack o lanterns
What colors represent Halloween
➡️ Answer: Orange and black
What animal is associated with witches
➡️ Answer: Black cat
What creature often appears in spooky decorations
➡️ Answer: Bat
What classic ghost costume uses a sheet
➡️ Answer: Ghost
What monster changes under the full Moon
➡️ Answer: Werewolf
What creature is afraid of garlic
➡️ Answer: Vampire
What is a spooky house filled with ghosts called
➡️ Answer: Haunted house
What broom riding figure appears in stories
➡️ Answer: Witch
What is Halloween also called
➡️ Answer: All Hallows Eve
What skeleton bone protects the brain
➡️ Answer: Skull
What bird is considered bad luck
➡️ Answer: Raven
What game involves catching apples with your mouth
➡️ Answer: Bobbing for apples
What holiday follows Halloween
➡️ Answer: All Saints Day
What Mexican holiday honors ancestors
➡️ Answer: Día de los Muertos
What candy is tri colored
➡️ Answer: Candy corn
What spooky weather adds to Halloween atmosphere
➡️ Answer: Fog
What famous friendly ghost stars in cartoons
➡️ Answer: Casper
What do kids carry to collect candy
➡️ Answer: Treat bags or buckets
What is the night before Halloween sometimes called
➡️ Answer: Mischief Night
What stitched together monster appears in stories
➡️ Answer: Frankenstein’s monster
What do moths fly toward
➡️ Answer: Light
What shape do many Halloween cookies take
➡️ Answer: Pumpkins, ghosts, bats
What glowing decoration is used in haunted houses
➡️ Answer: Black lights
What prompt starts a scary story
➡️ Answer: “It was a dark and stormy night…”
What do people carve into pumpkins
➡️ Answer: Faces
What insect inspires creepy décor
➡️ Answer: Spider
What do people wear for Halloween fun
➡️ Answer: Costumes
What holiday includes spooky movies
➡️ Answer: Halloween
What type of hayride tells scary tales
➡️ Answer: Haunted hayride
What do people say to frighten others
➡️ Answer: Boo
What supernatural figure floats and moans
➡️ Answer: Ghost
What magical book appears in witch stories
➡️ Answer: Spellbook
What do kids carve with sharp tools under supervision
➡️ Answer: Pumpkins
What do haunted houses feature to scare visitors
➡️ Answer: Jump scares
What floating object is associated with spirits
➡️ Answer: Orb
What classic symbol lights up on Halloween
➡️ Answer: Jack o lantern

🦃 Thanksgiving Trivia (91–130)

What month is Thanksgiving in the United States
➡️ Answer: November
What day of the week is Thanksgiving
➡️ Answer: Thursday
What traditional bird is served
➡️ Answer: Turkey
What sweet red sauce is served with turkey
➡️ Answer: Cranberry sauce
What orange pie is popular at Thanksgiving
➡️ Answer: Pumpkin pie
What bread mixture is cooked inside or outside the turkey
➡️ Answer: Stuffing or dressing
Who celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims
➡️ Answer: Wampanoag tribe
What ship brought Pilgrims to America
➡️ Answer: The Mayflower
Where did the first Thanksgiving take place
➡️ Answer: Plymouth
What sport is watched on Thanksgiving
➡️ Answer: Football
What parade is held in New York City
➡️ Answer: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
What shopping day follows Thanksgiving
➡️ Answer: Black Friday
What do families share around the table
➡️ Answer: What they are thankful for
What dish uses marshmallows and sweet potatoes
➡️ Answer: Sweet potato casserole
What savory topping goes on mashed potatoes
➡️ Answer: Gravy
What green vegetable dish includes fried onions
➡️ Answer: Green bean casserole
What do families bake with pecans
➡️ Answer: Pecan pie
What orange vegetable is mashed for a side
➡️ Answer: Sweet potatoes
What word describes showing appreciation
➡️ Answer: Gratitude
What horn shaped decoration symbolizes abundance
➡️ Answer: Cornucopia
What fun run is held on Thanksgiving
➡️ Answer: Turkey trot
What do two people pull for luck
➡️ Answer: Wishbone
What season does Thanksgiving fall in
➡️ Answer: Fall
What do deciduous trees do in fall
➡️ Answer: Lose their leaves
What leftovers do many enjoy after Thanksgiving
➡️ Answer: Turkey sandwiches
What pies besides pumpkin are popular
➡️ Answer: Apple or pecan pies
What is another name for corn
➡️ Answer: Maize
What food do many families bake fresh
➡️ Answer: Dinner rolls
What group of settlers started Thanksgiving
➡️ Answer: Pilgrims
What color leaves decorate Thanksgiving tables
➡️ Answer: Orange, red, yellow
What holiday decoration is made of dried corn
➡️ Answer: Indian corn
What do kids make with handprints in school
➡️ Answer: Turkey crafts
What big meal is the focus of the holiday
➡️ Answer: Thanksgiving dinner
What do families often travel for
➡️ Answer: Family gatherings
What special breakfast might families enjoy
➡️ Answer: Cinnamon rolls
What iconic parade balloon characters appear
➡️ Answer: Cartoon characters
What vegetable dish features kernels
➡️ Answer: Creamed corn
What families watch after dinner
➡️ Answer: Football or movies
What do people pack up after dinner
➡️ Answer: Leftovers
What is the main theme of Thanksgiving
➡️ Answer: Giving thanks

🎊 New Year, Valentine’s, Easter, and Other Holiday Trivia (131–200)

When is New Year’s Day
➡️ Answer: January 1
What do people watch at midnight
➡️ Answer: Fireworks
Where is the famous ball drop
➡️ Answer: Times Square
What goal setting tradition happens on January 1
➡️ Answer: New Year’s resolutions
When is Valentine’s Day
➡️ Answer: February 14
What shape symbolizes Valentine’s Day
➡️ Answer: Heart
What flowers are given on Valentine’s
➡️ Answer: Roses
What sweet treat comes in heart shaped boxes
➡️ Answer: Chocolates
What winged figure represents love
➡️ Answer: Cupid
When is St. Patrick’s Day
➡️ Answer: March 17
What color is worn on St. Patrick’s Day
➡️ Answer: Green
What plant is a symbol of St. Patrick’s Day
➡️ Answer: Shamrock
What magical Irish character hides gold
➡️ Answer: Leprechaun
What holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus
➡️ Answer: Easter
What animal symbolizes Easter
➡️ Answer: Bunny
What items are decorated at Easter
➡️ Answer: Eggs
What candy chicks and bunnies are popular
➡️ Answer: Marshmallow Peeps
What event do kids race through on Easter
➡️ Answer: Easter egg hunt
What holiday celebrates workers
➡️ Answer: Labor Day
What holiday involves fireworks and picnics in summer
➡️ Answer: Independence Day
What colors represent Independence Day
➡️ Answer: Red, white, and blue
What type of food is popular for Fourth of July
➡️ Answer: Hot dogs and hamburgers
What do people wear to ugly sweater parties
➡️ Answer: Ugly Christmas sweaters
What holiday includes lanterns and dragons
➡️ Answer: Chinese New Year
What color represents good luck in Chinese culture
➡️ Answer: Red
What winter celebration lasts eight nights
➡️ Answer: Hanukkah
What candleholder is used at Hanukkah
➡️ Answer: Menorah
What African American holiday celebrates culture
➡️ Answer: Kwanzaa
What objects are lit on Kwanzaa
➡️ Answer: Kinara candles
What Indian festival celebrates light
➡️ Answer: Diwali
What day is known for jokes and pranks
➡️ Answer: April Fools Day
What February holiday involves a weather predicting animal
➡️ Answer: Groundhog Day
What is the final day of the year
➡️ Answer: New Year’s Eve
What ends when the clock strikes midnight
➡️ Answer: The old year
What decorations are used during the holidays in December
➡️ Answer: Lights and ornaments
What joy filled gatherings end the year
➡️ Answer: Holiday parties
What holiday uses sparklers and fireworks
➡️ Answer: New Year’s Eve
What do people shout at midnight
➡️ Answer: Happy New Year
What sweet treats are given on Valentine’s Day
➡️ Answer: Candy hearts
What float filled event happens on Thanksgiving
➡️ Answer: Parade
What holiday includes lantern festivals
➡️ Answer: Mid Autumn Festival
What weather event is common in winter holidays
➡️ Answer: Snow
What do families send out during the holidays
➡️ Answer: Holiday cards
What evergreen item do families decorate
➡️ Answer: Christmas tree
What do people put gifts under
➡️ Answer: Christmas tree
What festive symbol holds wrapped presents
➡️ Answer: Stockings
What songs do people sing door to door
➡️ Answer: Christmas carols
What wraps gift boxes
➡️ Answer: Wrapping paper
What do people cook on Easter
➡️ Answer: Ham or lamb
What is a common decoration for Easter
➡️ Answer: Baskets
What holiday celebrates gratitude
➡️ Answer: Thanksgiving
What floating balloons are famous at parades
➡️ Answer: Giant character balloons
What fireworks mark national days
➡️ Answer: Aerial displays
What holiday is known for spooky decorations
➡️ Answer: Halloween
What holiday features falling confetti
➡️ Answer: New Year’s Eve
What do people eat on Easter morning
➡️ Answer: Easter eggs
What sugary treat is common at Christmas
➡️ Answer: Candy canes
What season includes many holidays
➡️ Answer: Winter
What holiday involves exchanging cards
➡️ Answer: Valentine’s Day
What day celebrates moms
➡️ Answer: Mother’s Day
What day celebrates dads
➡️ Answer: Father’s Day
What holiday uses firecrackers for luck
➡️ Answer: Lunar New Year
What is included in most holiday feasts
➡️ Answer: Family favorites
What do people often wear on New Year’s Eve
➡️ Answer: Party hats
What do families prepare on Christmas morning
➡️ Answer: Breakfast treats
What do people often build in winter
➡️ Answer: Snowmen
What traditional plant hangs above doors at Christmas
➡️ Answer: Mistletoe
What treats are shared on Halloween
➡️ Answer: Candy
What celebration ends with countdowns
➡️ Answer: New Year’s Eve
What is the best part of any holiday
➡️ Answer: Spending time together

You made it through 200 holiday trivia questions and answers, celebrating everything from snowflakes to fireworks and pumpkins to heart shaped chocolates. Use these questions to spice up parties, family nights, classrooms, and team events. No matter the season, FunAttic trivia keeps the celebration going!

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🎄 Christmas Trivia (1–50)

🎃 Halloween Trivia (51–90)

🦃 Thanksgiving Trivia (91–130)

🎊 New Year, Valentine’s, Easter, and Other Holiday Trivia (131–200)

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