45 Fun Christmas Song Trivia Questions for Kids (Free Printable)

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The air is filled with the jingle of bells, the warmth of twinkling lights, and the joyous laughter of children as the holiday season arrives. What better way to add a touch of festive magic to your family gatherings than with our Christmas song trivia quiz for kids!

Get ready for a delightful blend of music and merriment as we take you on a musical journey through some of the most beloved holiday tunes that have captured the hearts of generations.

Get ready to gather the kids around, because we’re going to be testing their knowledge of these festive tunes. It’s a chance for children to showcase their festive expertise and learn fascinating facts about the songs that make this time of year truly magical!

From classics that have stood the test of time to modern favorites that have become instant hits, our trivia questions cover a wide range of tunes that everyone in the family can enjoy.

You ready to dive in? Let’s go!

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Christmas Song Trivia Questions for Kids

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In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what article of clothing made Frosty come to life?

Answer: An old silk hat.

True or False: The song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is about a reindeer with a shiny blue nose.

Answer: False.

True or False: In the song “Jingle Bells,” the bells on the horse’s harness make a jingling sound as they ride through the snow.

Answer: True.

True or False: The song “Frosty the Snowman” is about a snowman that comes to life and goes on a tropical vacation.

Answer: False.

True or False: The song “Deck the Halls” is about decorating a Christmas tree with colorful lights and ornaments.

Answer: False.

True or False: The song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” is a warning that Santa only brings gifts to well-behaved children.

Answer: True.

True or False: The song “Jingle Bell Rock” is about a snowman that comes to life and dances to the jingle bells.

Answer: False.

True or False: In the song “All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth,” the singer wants their two front teeth so they can whistle and talk with ease.

Answer: True.

In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, what makes Rudolph different from the other reindeer?

Answer: He has a shiny, red nose that glows.

What do the other reindeer do because of Rudolph’s red nose?

Answer: They used to laugh and call him names.

How does Rudolph’s red nose help Santa on Christmas Eve?

Answer: The glowing nose guides Santa’s sleigh through the fog.

Who is “a nasty, wasty skunk” and “stink, stank, stunk”?

Answer: The Grinch.

What do we call people who sing festive songs door to door?

Answer: Christmas Carolers.

Which one of Santa’s reindeer shares its name with another famous holiday character?

Answer: Cupid.

What is the name of a reindeer whose name starts with V?

Answer: Vixen.

In the song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” what does Santa know about the kids?

Answer: He knows if they’ve been “naughty or nice.”

Complete the lyrics: “We wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a ______________.”

Answer: “Happy New Year!”

Which song invites us to “rock around the Christmas tree”?

Answer: “Jingle Bell Rock.”

In “Up on the Housetop,” what is Santa Claus doing?

Answer: Checking his list, going down the chimney, and filling stockings.

What is the Spanish phrase that means “Merry Christmas”?

Answer: Feliz Navidad.

Finish the line from “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”: “Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so ______________.”

Answer: “delightful.”

Who sings “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)”?

Answer: Alvin and the Chipmunks.

What exactly did Alvin the Chipmunk want for Christmas?

Answer: A hula-hoop.

Fill in the blank: “You’re a Mean One, Mr. ____”

Answer: Grinch.

In the song “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” how many times is Santa Claus checking his list?

Answer: Twice.

What bird is gifted to the singer on the sixth day in the song “12 Days of Christmas”?

Answer: Six geese a-laying.

What is gifted to the singer on the tenth day in the song “12 Days of Christmas”?

Answer: Ten lords a-leaping.

What is gifted to the singer on the fourth day in the song “12 Days of Christmas”?

Answer: Four calling birds.

In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many total gifts were given?

Answer: 364.

Complete these lyrics: “Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, Right down ___.”

  • a) Santa Claus Road
  • b) Mrs. Clause Ave
  • c) Kris Kringle Lane
  • d) Santa Claus Lane

Answer: d) Santa Claus Lane

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In the song, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”, where and when is Mommy found kissing him?

Answer: Underneath the mistletoe last night.

Who released the 2011 album Under the Mistletoe?

Answer: Justin Bieber.

Name the song with the following lyrics: “A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots is the wish of Barney and Ben.”

Answer: “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”.

Which lively Christmas song is all about a magical snowman that comes to life?

Answer: “Frosty the Snowman”.

Which famous Christmas song includes the lyrics: “Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh?”

Answer: “Jingle Bells”.

Name the song with the following lyrics: “It doesn’t show signs of stopping, and I’ve bought some corn for popping”.

Answer: “Let It Snow”.

Complete these song lyrics: “On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me five ____”

  • a) calling birds
  • b) turtle doves
  • c) golden rings
  • d) swans a-swimming

Answer: c) golden rings.

What song’s lyrics declare “Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright” in celebration of Jesus’ peaceful birth?

Answer: “Silent Night”

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How many horses are pulling the sleigh in “Jingle Bells”?

Answer: One.

Which of these characters will “go down in history”, according to the song lyrics?

  • a) The Grinch
  • b) Frosty The Snowman
  • c) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  • d) Santa Claus

Answer: c) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

What was brightly shining in the song, “O Holy Night?”

  • a) The moon
  • b) The stars
  • c) Rudolph’s nose
  • d) The snow

Answer: b) The stars.

Which song’s lyrics ask the question “Mary, did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?”

Answer: “Mary, Did You Know?”

According to the timeless Christmas song, why should kids “better not pout or better not cry?”

Answer: Because Santa Claus is coming to town!

In the song “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” he sees you when you’re sleeping, and he knows when you’re what?

Answer: Awake.

Who sadly got run over by a reindeer?

Answer: Grandma.

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    Elle is a travel blogger and entertainment publisher by day and a trivia fanatic by night. Her favorite hobbies include hiking mountains, traveling anywhere in the world, watching documentaries, playing bingo, and brushing up on world knowledge through games like Trivial Pursuit.

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