Christmas Movie Trivia: How Much Do You Really Know?

Christmas movies are a beloved tradition that brings the holiday spirit to life.

For generations, these films have captured the season’s essence, blending nostalgia, emotion, and joy into stories that stay with us long after the credits roll.

My son and I have a cherished tradition of watching Home Alone every year during the holiday season. It’s our go-to movie that never fails to bring laughter and warmth to our festive celebrations.

As for me, my annual guilty pleasure is The Holiday – there’s just something so comforting about it!

Do you have a favourite Christmas film, and is it part of your yearly traditions?

How Holiday Films Have Evolved

From the timeless black-and-white classics of the 1940s to today’s animated adventures and heartfelt comedies, Christmas movies reflect the way both filmmaking and our celebrations have changed over the years.

Each film is like a little time capsule, showcasing the traditions and values of its time while exploring universal themes like love, family, hope, and redemption.

Why Christmas Movies Mean So Much

These movies go beyond being just fun to watch. They:

Bring families together
Spark cherished memories
Offer a cosy dose of nostalgia
Brighten the gloomy winter months
Remind us of the importance of connection

Christmas movies have a special way of getting us into the holiday spirit.

From heartwarming classics to laugh-out-loud comedies, there’s something magical about the silver screen during this time of year.

But how much do you really know about these festive films?

Test your knowledge with our ultimate Christmas movie trivia! The answers are at the bottom of the article.

A. Classic Christmas Movies (Answers below)

1. In It’s a Wonderful Life, what is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel?

2. What 1942 movie introduced the song “White Christmas”?

3. In A Christmas Carol, what is the first name of Scrooge?

4. What gift does Ralphie desperately want in A Christmas Story?

5. In Miracle on 34th Street, which department store is featured?

B. Modern Holiday Classics (Answers below)

1. In Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy?

2. Which actor plays the Grinch in the 2000 adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

3. In The Santa Clause, what does Scott Calvin do that turns him into Santa?

4. What’s the name of the train in The Polar Express?

5. In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters travelling to when they leave Kevin behind?

C. Animated Christmas Movies (Answers below)

1. What animated movie features Jack Skellington discovering Christmas Town?

2. In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what is the name of the elf who wants to be a dentist?

3. What’s the name of the snowman in Frozen?

4. What Christmas short film features Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy saving Christmas?

5. Which animated movie features a train ride to the North Pole?

D. Christmas Comedies (Answers below)

1. In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what animal causes chaos in the Griswold house?

2. In Bad Santa, what job does Willie take to pull off his Christmas heists?

3. In The Holiday, which two actresses swap homes for the Christmas season?

4. What’s the name of the fake action movie Kevin watches in Home Alone?

5. Which actor plays Buddy’s biological father in Elf?

E. Romantic Christmas Movies (Answers below)

1. In Love Actually, what is the profession of Hugh Grant’s character?

2. Which movie features a woman falling in love with a man pretending to be her fiancé over Christmas?

3. What’s the title of the Christmas movie starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding?

4. In The Holiday, what does Iris’s brother do for a living?

5. Which Netflix Christmas movie stars Vanessa Hudgens in multiple roles?

F. Challenging Christmas Movie Questions (Answers below)

1. What is the real name of the character who becomes Santa Claus in The Santa Clause?

2. In Elf, what’s the name of the department store Buddy works at?

3. Which Christmas movie features a character named Jack Frost?

4. In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie’s father win in a contest?

5. What’s the name of the villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?

G. Quick-Fire Bonus Questions (Answers below)

1. What’s the name of the boy in The Polar Express?

2. What song does everyone sing at the end of How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

3. In Home Alone 2, what New York hotel does Kevin stay at?

4. What’s the name of the guardian angel in It’s a Wonderful Life?

5. What’s the name of the reindeer that guides Santa’s sleigh?

6. In Arthur Christmas, what is the name of Santa’s high-tech sleigh?

7. Which actor stars as the Grinch in the animated 2018 version of The Grinch?

8. What is the name of the little girl who befriends the Grinch?

9. What gift does Harry Potter receive from Hagrid for his first Christmas at Hogwarts?

10. What year was Home Alone released?

Interactive Movie Trivia Ideas

Show a still from a Christmas movie and ask: Which movie is this from?

Play a short audio clip of a line: Who said it and in what movie?

Show a blurred image of a Christmas movie poster: Can you name it?

Describe a scene and ask: What happens next in this movie?

Create a poll: Which Christmas movie character is your favourite?

Carrying On the Tradition

The joy of Christmas movies doesn’t end when the trivia quiz is over. They inspire us to:

• Revisit beloved classics
• Discover new holiday favourites
• Create traditions with friends and family
• Share the gift of storytelling

With these trivia questions, you’re ready to challenge friends and family to see who knows the most about holiday films.

So, grab a warm mug of hot chocolate, gather your loved ones, and let the magic of Christmas movies fill your home with laughter, love, and holiday cheer.

ANSWERS

A. Classic Christmas Movies

1. Clarence
2. Holiday Inn
3. Ebenezer
4. A Red Ryder BB gun
5. Macy’s

B. Modern Holiday Classics

1. Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
2. Jim Carrey
3. He puts on Santa’s suit after the original Santa falls off his roof
4. The Polar Express
5. Paris

C. Animated Christmas Movies

1. The Nightmare Before Christmas
2. Hermey
3. Olaf
4. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas
5.The Polar Express

D. Christmas Comedies

1. A squirrel
2. A mall Santa
3. Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet
4. Angels with Filthy Souls
5. James Caan

E. Romantic Christmas Movies

1. Prime Minister
2. While You Were Sleeping
3. Last Christmas
4. He’s a book editor
5. The Princess Switch

F. Challenging Christmas Movie Questions

1. Scott Calvin
2. Gimbels
3. Jack Frost
4. A leg lamp
5. Oogie Boogie

G. Quick-Fire Bonus Questions

1. He’s unnamed (often called Hero Boy)
2. Welcome Christmas
3. The Plaza Hotel
4. Clarence
5. Rudolph
6. S-1
7. Benedict Cumberbatch
8. Cindy Lou Who
9. A wooden flute
10. 1990