100+ Fun Christmas Movie Trivia for Kids (Free Printables)

Inside: Fun family friendly Christmas movie trivia for kids. Tons of questions plus free printable Christmas movie trivia games!

The holiday season is the time for Christmas movies, cookies and all the wonderful Christmas traditions you look forward to.

At our house watching Christmas movies is a big deal during the month of December.

A lot of families have traditions in the Christmas season that include Christmas films.

Christmas Movie Traditions

Here are just a few ideas Christmas movie traditions you might want to start.

Themed Christmas dinner and movie nights (one of our favorite traditions
Watch a Christmas movie as you set up Christmas decorations
Watch Classic Christmas Movies
Christmas eve movie night (growing up we always watched it’s a wonderful life)
12 days of Christmas movie nights
Christmas Movie Trivia Night!

As I was thinking about all the great family Christmas movies I thought it would be fun to share some Christmas movie trivia for kids.

Below you will find kid friendly Christmas movie trivia questions and answers about Christmas favorites like It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, the Polar Express and more.

At the bottom of the post I have a few fun printable Christmas trivia games. These games are perfect for in the classroom, a Christmas party or fun with the family.

Christmas Movie Trivia for Kids

There are so many fun Christmas movies it’s hard to pick a favorite, luckily with these trivia questions you don’t have to.

I have included a comprehensive list of trivia questions about Christmas movies (100+ questions).

This list of Christmas trivia questions for kids from kid friendly movies (movies my kids watch). Some of the questions are easy, but several of them are pretty challenging!

So get ready to test your Christmas movie trivia skills with these fun questions – Don’t forget to get the free printable games at the bottom of the post to help you get in the holiday spirit.

Christmas Movie Trivia Questions and Answers

Question: In “Home Alone,” what is the name of the main character played by Macaulay Culkin?
Answer: Kevin McCallister

Question: In “The Star,” what kind of animal is Bo, the main character?
Answer: A donkey

Question: What is the name of the guardian angel who helps George Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life”?
Answer: Clarence

Question: In “Home Alone,” where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Answer: Paris

Question: In “Elf,” what is the first rule of The Code of Elves?
Answer: Treat every day like Christmas

Question: Who directed the 1946 classic Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”?
Answer: Frank Capra

Question: In “The Polar Express,” what word does the conductor punch into the ticket of the young boy?
Answer: Believe

Question: In “A Christmas Story,” what gift does Ralphie desperately want for Christmas?
Answer: A Red Ryder BB gun

Question: Which actor plays the Grinch in the 2000 live-action adaptation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?
Answer: Jim Carrey

Question: In “Miracle on 34th Street,” what department store does Kris Kringle work at?
Answer: Macy’s

Question: What is the name of the main character in “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?
Answer: Jack Skellington

Question: In “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” what hotel does Kevin stay at?
Answer: The Plaza Hotel

Question: What significant event does “The Star” center around?
Answer: The Nativity of Jesus Christ

Question: What is the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in “The Santa Clause”?
Answer: Scott Calvin

Question: In “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” who plays Ebenezer Scrooge?
Answer: Michael Caine

Question: In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what is the name of Rudolph’s elf friend who wants to be a dentist?
Answer: Hermey

Question: In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” what does Lucy want for Christmas?
Answer: Real Estate

Question: What Christmas movie features a cameo by Donald Trump?
Answer: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

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Question: Which famous talk show host voices Deborah the camel in “The Star”?
Answer: Oprah Winfrey

Question: In “Elf,” what is the name of Buddy’s human father?
Answer: Walter Hobbs

Question: What is the name of the town in “It’s a Wonderful Life”?
Answer: Bedford Falls

Question: In “The Santa Clause,” what happens to Scott Calvin that makes him become Santa Claus?
Answer: He accidentally causes Santa to fall off his roof.

Question: In “The Polar Express,” who is the voice of the Conductor?
Answer: Tom Hanks

Question: What are the names of the burglars in “Home Alone”?
Answer: Harry and Marv

Question: In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Answer: Max

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Question: In “White Christmas,” who sings the title song “White Christmas”?
Answer: Bing Crosby

Question: What is the name of the reindeer who helps pull Santa’s sleigh in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?
Answer: Rudolph

Question: In “Elf,” what toy does Buddy not like?
Answer: Jack-in-the-box

Question: What is the name of the town in “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?
Answer: Halloween Town

Question: In “Donald’s Gift,” who keeps waking up Donald Duck on Christmas morning?
Answer: His nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie

Question: In “Home Alone,” what is the name of Kevin’s older brother?
Answer: Buzz

Question: In “A Christmas Carol,” what is the name of Scrooge’s deceased business partner?
Answer: Jacob Marley

Question: In “The Star,” who are Bo’s best friends?
Answer: Dave the dove and Ruth the sheep

Question: In “The Santa Clause 2,” what is Scott Calvin’s son’s name?
Answer: Charlie

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Question: What year was the original “Miracle on 34th Street” released?
Answer: 1947

Question: Who is Gonzo’s sidekick and fellow narrator in the movie a Muppet Christmas Carol?
Answer: Rizzo the Rat

Question: In “It’s a Wonderful Life,” what does George Bailey’s brother, Harry, become?
Answer: A war hero

Question: In “Elf,” what is the name of the department store where Buddy works?
Answer: Gimbels

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Question: What do the burglars in “Home Alone” want to be known as?
Answer: The Wet Bandits

Question: In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what is the name of the prospector they meet?
Answer: Yukon Cornelius

Question: In “The Polar Express,” what does the young boy receive as a gift from Santa Claus?
Answer: A silver bell

Question: Which magical item helps Donald’s nephews relive Christmas day over and over again in “Donald’s Gift”?
Answer: A magical wishbone

Question: Which Muppet character narrates the story in “The Muppet Christmas Carol”?
Answer: Gonzo, as Charles Dickens

Question: In “A Christmas Story,” what does Ralphie’s friend get his tongue stuck to?
Answer: A flagpole

Question: In “Home Alone,” what does Kevin use to sled down the stairs?
Answer: A toboggan

Question: In “It’s a Wonderful Life,” what happens every time a bell rings?
Answer: An angel gets its wings.

Question: In “Elf,” what song does Jovie sing to spread Christmas cheer?
Answer: “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”

Question: In “The Santa Clause,” what does Scott Calvin do for a living before becoming Santa?
Answer: He is a toy salesman.

Question: Which Muppet character plays the role of Bob Cratchit?
Answer: Kermit the Frog

Question: In the movie “Frosty the Snowman,” what brings Frosty to life?
Answer: A magical hat

Question: In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” who directs the Christmas play?
Answer: Lucy

Question: In “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” who is the love interest of Jack Skellington?
Answer: Sally

Question: In “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” what toy store does Kevin visit?
Answer: Duncan’s Toy Chest

Question: In “Elf,” what food groups do elves try to stick to?
Answer: Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup

Question: In “The Santa Clause 2,” what must Scott Calvin find in order to remain Santa?
Answer: A Mrs. Claus

Question: What is the name of the dog that chases Bo and his friends in “The Star”?
Answer: Rufus

Question: Who is the magician that owns the hat that brings Frosty to life?
Answer: Professor Hinkle

Question: In “It’s a Wonderful Life,” what is the name of George Bailey’s wife?
Answer: Mary

Question: In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what island do the misfit toys live on?
Answer: The Island of Misfit Toys

Question: In “Miracle on 34th Street,” what is Kris Kringle put on trial for?
Answer: Claiming to be Santa Claus

Question: In “Elf,” what is the name of the narwhal who says goodbye to Buddy?
Answer: Mr. Narwhal

Question: In “The Santa Clause,” what is the name of Scott Calvin’s ex-wife?
Answer: Laura

Question: In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what is the name of the Grinch’s love interest in the 2000 movie?
Answer: Martha May Whovier

Question: In “Elf,” what is Buddy’s favorite thing to do in New York City?
Answer: See Santa Claus at Gimbels

Question: Where is the final destination for Arthur and his team to deliver the last present?
Answer: Trelew, England

Question: What are the first words Frosty says when he comes to life?
Answer: “Happy Birthday!”

Question: In “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” what is the name of the ghost dog?
Answer: Zero

Question: In “Home Alone 2,” what do Harry and Marv rename themselves?
Answer: The Sticky Bandits

Question: In “A Christmas Carol,” who visits Scrooge first?
Answer: The Ghost of Christmas Past

Question: In “White Christmas,” what is the name of the inn the characters are trying to save?
Answer: The Columbia Inn

Question: In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what is the name of the abominable snowman?
Answer: Bumble

Question: What is the main reason Arthur goes on a mission in the movie?
Answer: To deliver a forgotten Christmas present to a little girl named Gwen.

Question: Who is the little girl that helps Frosty in the movie?
Answer: Karen

Question: In “It’s a Wonderful Life,” what does George Bailey wish for?
Answer: To have never been born

Question: In “Miracle on 34th Street,” what is the little girl’s name who doesn’t believe in Santa?
Answer: Susan

Question: In “Elf,” what animal attacks Buddy when he tries to hug it?
Answer: A raccoon

Question: In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” what is the name of Charlie Brown’s sister?
Answer: Sally

Question: In “The Polar Express,” what is the last gift of Christmas?
Answer: A bell from Santa’s sleigh

Question: In “The Santa Clause,” what is the name of the head elf?
Answer: Bernard

Question: In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what town does the Grinch try to steal Christmas from?
Answer: Whoville

Question: In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” who is the ruler of the Island of Misfit Toys?
Answer: King Moonracer

Question: In “It’s a Wonderful Life,” what does George’s brother fall into, prompting George to save him?
Answer: A frozen lake

Question: In “The Santa Clause 2,” who replaces Scott Calvin as Santa temporarily?
Answer: A toy Santa

Question: In “Home Alone 2,” what does Kevin use to escape the hotel staff?
Answer: A recording of his Uncle Frank in the shower

Question: In “Miracle on 34th Street,” what does Kris Kringle use to prove his identity in court?
Answer: Letters addressed to Santa Claus

Question: In “The Polar Express,” what does the boy ask for instead of a present?
Answer: A bell from Santa’s sleigh

Question: In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what causes the Grinch’s heart to grow?
Answer: The Whos’ singing

Question: In “A Christmas Carol,” who is Tiny Tim’s father?
Answer: Bob Cratchit

Question:In “Arthur Christmas,” what is the name of the high-tech sleigh used by Santa?
Answer: S-1

Question: In “Elf,” what does Buddy eat on his spaghetti?
Answer: Syrup and candy

Question: In “Home Alone,” what is the name of the fake gangster movie Kevin watches?
Answer: Angels with Filthy Souls

Question: In “The Santa Clause,” what is the number of the clause that makes Scott Calvin Santa?
Answer: The Santa Clause

Question: In “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what is Hermey’s dream job?
Answer: A dentist

Question: What are the names of the two main characters in “Prep & Landing”?
Answer: Wayne and Lanny

Question: What type of toy is the forgotten present that Arthur must deliver?
Answer: A pink bicycle

Question: In “It’s a Wonderful Life,” what does George Bailey offer as collateral to the bank?
Answer: His life insurance policy

Question: Who saves Frosty and brings him back to life at the end of the movie?
Answer: Santa Claus

Question: In “Elf,” what does Buddy build in the department store’s toy section?
Answer: A Lego Empire State Building

Question: Who wrote the story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?
Answer: Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel)

Question: In “Home Alone,” what is the last line of the movie?
Answer: “Kevin, what did you do to my room?”

Question: In “Arthur Christmas,” what is the name of Arthur’s brother?
Answer: Steve

Question: Where do Frosty and Karen plan to go to prevent Frosty from melting?
Answer: The North Pole

Question: What is the special equipment used by Wayne and Lanny to prepare houses for Santa’s arrival?
Answer: They use high-tech gadgets like the “Magi-Glitch” to create a seamless landing zone.

Free Printable Christmas Movie Trivia For Kids

The free printable Christmas movie trivia for kids pages has 3 different pages one with questions and a blank space to write answers, one page of multiple choice questions and the last page has questions and answers for you to match the right answer to each question.

Please keep this printable for personal and class use only.

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