Christmas Movie Trivia Questions

Discover Fascinating Holiday Film Facts

Christmas movie trivia questions offer a delightful way to explore beloved holiday films, from timeless classics to heartwarming modern favorites. Dive into questions highlighting iconic scenes, memorable quotes, and the enchanting moments that define the festive film season.

This collection covers the nuances of holiday storytelling, capturing the magic and nostalgia of Christmas cinematic history. Trivia spans family-friendly favorites, animated specials, and cherished live-action films, all reflecting unique festive traditions and holiday cheer.

Perfect for building holiday spirit or enriching your Christmas celebrations, these trivia questions bring new appreciation to the enduring appeal and warmth of seasonal cinema.

In 'Home Alone,' what is Kevin's family heading to when they accidentally leave him behind?
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What is the name of the Grinch's dog in 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'?
What song does Buddy the Elf sing to prove it's truly Santa Claus in 'Elf'?
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Name the actor who portrayed George Bailey in 'It's a Wonderful Life'?
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In 'A Christmas Story,' what is the toy Ralphie desperately wants for Christmas?
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Who provided the voice for the conductor in the animated film 'The Polar Express'?
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In the movie 'Miracle on 34th Street', at which famous department store was Kris Kringle hired to be Santa?
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In 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation', what's the name of Clark Griswold's cousin who visits unexpectedly?
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What magical item brings Frosty the Snowman to life?
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In 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' Jack Skellington is from which town?
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Who played Scrooge in the 1992 film 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'?
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In 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,' what hotel does Kevin stay in?
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Which 2003 Christmas romantic comedy stars Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, and Liam Neeson?
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In 'Jingle All the Way,' what action figure is Arnold Schwarzenegger's character desperately seeking?
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Which Christmas movie spotlights three ghosts visiting Ebenezer Scrooge?
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In the movie 'The Santa Clause,' what happens after Scott Calvin puts on Santa's suit?
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Which ballet is featured prominently in the movie 'The Nutcracker and the Four Realms'?
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What fictional town is the setting for 'It's a Wonderful Life'?
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Who stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in the 2009 animated movie 'A Christmas Carol'?
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What job does Miles Finch have in the movie 'Elf'?
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Who was the voice narrator in the 2000 live-action film 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'?
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What iconic building is featured in 'Die Hard' where John McClane must rescue hostages on Christmas Eve?
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What is the name of Kevin's older brother in 'Home Alone'?
What profession does Tim Allen's character Scott Calvin have in 'The Santa Clause' before becoming Santa?
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'It's a Wonderful Life' takes place around which holiday?
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In 'Elf,' Buddy travels from the North Pole to which American city in search of his father?
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The character Cindy Lou Who appears in which well-known Christmas film?
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Who plays the female lead alongside Bing Crosby in 'White Christmas'?
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What notable physical feature does Rudolph the reindeer have?
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What classic Christmas film became popular due to its repeated airing on television every year?
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Who provided the voice of the Grinch in the original animated Christmas movie 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (1966)?
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What drink is famously offered to children on the Polar Express?
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Who does Will Ferrell portray in the 2003 holiday comedy 'Elf'?
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What is Jack Frost known for creating in the 1998 film 'Jack Frost'?
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In which country do the events of 'Klaus' (2019) take place?
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Who is the main villain in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'?
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In 'A Charlie Brown Christmas', which kind of tree is Charlie Brown persuaded to buy?
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What device allows Santa Claus to travel to the real world in 'The Santa Clause 3'?
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What holiday-themed romantic movie’s stories intersect around Christmas in London?
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In 'A Christmas Story', what does the father win as a prize, proudly displayed in the window?
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Who is Rudolph's dentist elf friend in 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'?
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What live-action Christmas fantasy film stars Kurt Russell as Santa Claus?
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Who's the composer of the iconic soundtrack from 'Home Alone'?
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In 'Fred Claus', who plays Fred, the brother of Santa Claus?
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What classic Christmas film involves Bing Crosby portraying Bob Wallace?
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What type of creature is Gizmo from the Christmas-set film 'Gremlins'?
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How many ghosts visit Ebenezer Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol'?
Who played Clark Griswold in 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'?
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Who starred as Kevin McCallister in the classic comedy 'Home Alone'?
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In 'The Polar Express', what item does Santa give the boy as a gift at the North Pole?
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What cause is important to Buddy and his family towards the end of 'Elf'?
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What type of pudding is famously sung about in the carol featured in "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"?
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Who voices Santa Claus in the animated film "Rise of the Guardians"?
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In the 2018 film "The Christmas Chronicles," who plays Santa's wife, Mrs. Claus?
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In "The Holiday" (2006), Kate Winslet's character Iris trades homes with who?
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What is the real name of Tim Allen's character in "Christmas with the Kranks"?
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In the movie "Scrooged," who plays the cynical television executive?
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What's the first gift Santa Claus gives in the 1964 special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?
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What Christmas film involves passengers stranded at Hoover International Airport?
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Who voices Arthur Christmas in the 2011 animated movie?
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Which 2017 Netflix Christmas movie centers around a royal romance?
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Who voiced Ebenezer Scrooge in Disney's "Mickey's Christmas Carol"?
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What is the unique occupation of Cary Grant's character Dudley in "The Bishop's Wife" (1947)?
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In the comedy "Four Christmases," what's the couple's excuse for not visiting family?
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In the animated Disney short film "Prep & Landing," what's the job of the main elf characters?
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Who portrayed the Grinch in the 2018 animated film "The Grinch"?
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In "The Family Man," which actor plays the character Jack Campbell?
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Which famous Christmas author’s life inspired the film "The Man Who Invented Christmas"?
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What classic Christmas movie involves an angel earning his wings?
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Which beloved Christmas ballet was adapted into a 1986 feature film starring Hugh Bigney?
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In "Prancer," which animal does Jessica Riggs believe she's found?
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Who is the mythological figure at the center of "Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale"?
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In "Holiday Inn" (1942), Bing Crosby introduced which classic Christmas song?
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"Christmas in Connecticut" features Barbara Stanwyck pretending to have which profession?
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In "Krampus" (2015), what kind of creature is Krampus?
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In the film "The Ref," what is Denis Leary's character's occupation?
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In "A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas," who makes a surprise return playing himself?
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What is the job title of Zooey Deschanel's character Jovie in "Elf"?
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In "The Christmas Chronicles 2," who is revealed to be the villain seeking to ruin Christmas?
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What does Clark Griswold's boss gift employees instead of bonuses in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"?
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Which Christmas movie involves children creating a snow day by stopping a snowplow?
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Who impersonates Santa Claus in "Bad Santa"?
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What was Macaulay Culkin's character's wish in "Richie Rich's Christmas Wish"?
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In "Santa Claus: The Movie," who plays the villainous toy manufacturer B.Z.?
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Who plays Jonathan in the Christmas romance "Serendipity"?
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In "Deck the Halls" (2006), Danny DeVito’s character attempts to achieve what with Christmas lights?
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Which actor stars as the male protagonist in "Last Christmas" (2019)?
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In "Gremlins," what three rules must Gizmo’s owner follow?
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What festive American city is known as “Christmas Town” in several holiday films?
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In "Joyeux Noel," soldiers from how many nations agree on an unofficial Christmas truce?
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In the animated film "An All Dogs Christmas Carol," who's portrayed as Scrooge?
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Which animated British film features Father Christmas going on vacation?
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Who provided the voice of Jack Frost in "Rise of the Guardians"?
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What musical instrument does Jimmy Stewart's character frequently play in "The Shop Around the Corner"?
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In "The Star" (2017), whose birth is depicted from the animals' perspective?
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What item in "Elf" helps Santa’s sleigh fly due to declining Christmas spirit?
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Who directed the stop-motion animated musical "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
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"Just Friends" starred which actor as Chris Brander, who returns home at Christmas?
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What English city is featured in both "Love Actually" and "Last Christmas"?
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What special holiday event is occurring at the hotel in "Holiday Inn"?
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What animated family film involves caregiving dogs who help save Christmas morning?
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The Christmas-themed horror-comedy "Anna and the Apocalypse" is also what type of musical?
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