The holiday season is here, which means it’s time for cozy nights, hot cocoa, and of course, watching classic Christmas movies on repeat. Whether you’re a festive film fanatic or just a casual holiday movie-goer, this Christmas movie quiz will test your knowledge and maybe even help you find a new favorite flick. Grab some popcorn, gather the family, and let’s see who’s the ultimate Christmas movie buff!
Funny Christmas Movie Quiz Questions
What is the name of the department store Buddy works at in Elf?
a) Macy’s
b) Gimbels (Correct)
c) Bloomingdale’s
d) Saks
What does Kevin McCallister use to defend his home in Home Alone?
a) Booby traps (Correct)
b) A baseball bat
c) A slingshot
d) A guard dog
In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what animal is hiding in the Christmas tree?
a) Squirrel (Correct)
b) Raccoon
c) Cat
d) Bird
What is the name of Scott Calvin’s son in The Santa Clause?
a) Charlie (Correct)
b) Michael
c) Timmy
d) Billy
What does Clark Griswold cover his house with in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
a) 25,000 lights (Correct)
b) 10,000 lights
c) 50,000 lights
d) 100,000 lights
In Elf, what does Buddy say is the best way to spread Christmas cheer?
a) Singing loud for all to hear (Correct)
b) Giving gifts
c) Decorating the tree
d) Drinking hot cocoa
What holiday does The Santa Clause start on?
a) Christmas Eve (Correct)
b) Thanksgiving
c) Christmas Day
d) New Year’s Eve
In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, what is the name of the hotel Kevin stays in?
a) The Plaza (Correct)
b) The Ritz
c) The Waldorf
d) The Grand
What is the name of Will Ferrell’s character in Elf?
a) Buddy (Correct)
b) Tim
c) Nick
d) Jack
What does Cousin Eddie wear to the Christmas dinner table in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
a) A white sweater
b) A bathrobe (Correct)
c) A Santa suit
d) A reindeer costume
In The Santa Clause 2, what does Scott Calvin need to do to stay Santa?
a) Find a wife (Correct)
b) Make new reindeer
c) Build a new workshop
d) Win a Christmas competition
What does Kevin McCallister eat while watching gangster movies in Home Alone?
a) Mac and cheese (Correct)
b) Pizza
c) Turkey dinner
d) Ice cream
In Elf, what does Buddy pour on his spaghetti?
a) Syrup (Correct)
b) Ketchup
c) Chocolate sauce
d) Hot sauce
What song does the Griswold family sing together in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
a) Deck the Halls (Correct)
b) Jingle Bells
c) Silent Night
d) We Wish You a Merry Christmas
What does Santa give to Charlie in The Santa Clause?
a) A snow globe (Correct)
b) A sleigh
c) A letter
d) A bell
Romantic Christmas Movie Quiz Questions
In Love Actually, which character is played by Hugh Grant?
a) Mark
b) David (Correct)
c) Jamie
d) Daniel
What is the name of Cameron Diaz’s character in The Holiday?
a) Amanda (Correct)
b) Iris
c) Kate
d) Sarah
In Love Actually, what song does the school perform at the Christmas play?
a) Jingle Bells
b) All I Want for Christmas Is You (Correct)
c) Silent Night
d) Last Christmas
What is the profession of Kate Winslet’s character in The Holiday?
a) Journalist
b) Editor
c) Wedding Planner
d) Newspaper Columnist (Correct)
In Christmas Inheritance, why does Ellen travel to Snow Falls?
a) To get married
b) To deliver a Christmas letter (Correct)
c) To meet her long-lost family
d) To start a business
In The Holiday, what is the name of the cottage where Iris lives?
a) Rosehill Cottage (Correct)
b) Holly House
c) Snowy Haven
d) Winter Manor
Who sings All I Want for Christmas Is You in Love Actually?
a) Emma Thompson
b) Olivia Olson (Correct)
c) Keira Knightley
d) Natalie Portman
What does Graham’s daughter in The Holiday call her special tent?
a) Magic Tent
b) Dream Tent
c) Three Musketeers Tent (Correct)
d) Princess Fort
Who plays Kris Kringle in Miracle on 34th Street (1994)?
a) Richard Attenborough (Correct)
b) Tim Allen
c) Ed Asner
d) Tom Hanks
In Serendipity, which holiday treat do Jonathan and Sara share at Serendipity 3?
a) Eggnog
b) Frozen hot chocolate (Correct)
c) Gingerbread latte
d) Peppermint milkshake
In A Christmas Prince, what is the name of the fictional country?
a) Genovia
b) Aldovia (Correct)
c) Belgravia
d) Montenaro
What famous singer stars in White Christmas?
a) Dean Martin
b) Frank Sinatra
c) Bing Crosby (Correct)
d) Elvis Presley
In While You Were Sleeping, what city does the movie take place in?
a) Chicago (Correct)
b) New York City
c) Los Angeles
d) Boston
What holiday tradition does The Holiday highlight when Amanda and Graham’s daughters perform a show?
a) Christmas caroling
b) Holiday play
c) Nativity scene
d) Hanukkah puppet show (Correct)
In Love Actually, who holds up the famous “To me, you are perfect” sign?
a) Billy Mack
b) Mark (Correct)
c) Jamie
d) Harry
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Animated Christmas Movie Quiz Questions
In Arthur Christmas, what is Arthur’s main mission on Christmas Eve?
a) To deliver a forgotten gift (Correct)
b) To take over Santa’s role
c) To rescue a stranded elf
d) To stop an evil Christmas villain
What is the name of the postman in Klaus?
a) Jesper (Correct)
b) Magnus
c) Klaus
d) Olaf
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what is the name of the Grinch’s loyal dog?
a) Max (Correct)
b) Charlie
c) Spot
d) Bruno
What holiday disaster almost prevents Santa from delivering presents in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
a) A blizzard (Correct)
b) A missing sleigh
c) The reindeer going on strike
d) A broken toy factory
What does Frosty say every time he comes to life in Frosty the Snowman?
a) “Let’s go sledding!”
b) “Merry Christmas to all!”
c) “Happy Birthday!” (Correct)
d) “It’s snow time!”
What do the Whos in How the Grinch Stole Christmas love the most about Christmas?
a) The presents
b) The food
c) The decorations
d) Being together (Correct)
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, what does Charlie Brown choose as the Christmas tree?
a) A big and fluffy tree
b) A small, scraggly tree (Correct)
c) A shiny silver tree
d) A fake plastic tree
What is the name of the young girl who befriends Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
a) Sally (Correct)
b) Emily
c) Wendy
d) Lydia
In Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas, which character learns the true meaning of giving?
a) Donald Duck
b) Goofy
c) Huey, Dewey, and Louie (Correct)
d) Scrooge McDuck
What is the first gift of Christmas in The Polar Express?
a) A silver bell (Correct)
b) A golden ticket
c) A magic snow globe
d) A Christmas star
What animal do the elves ride in Arthur Christmas?
a) Polar bears
b) Penguins
c) Reindeer
d) Zebras (Correct)
In Klaus, what unexpected event starts the town’s tradition of sending letters?
a) A little boy receiving a toy (Correct)
b) The mayor making a law
c) Santa visiting the village
d) A competition between children
What song do the Whos sing in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
a) “Where Are You Christmas?”
b) “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”
c) “Welcome Christmas” (Correct)
d) “Trim Up the Tree”
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what does Jack Skellington try to take over?
a) Thanksgiving
b) New Year’s Eve
c) Easter
d) Christmas (Correct)
What lesson does Klaus teach about kindness?
a) It spreads like wildfire (Correct)
b) It only matters on Christmas
c) It should be rewarded with gifts
d) It is only for the deserving
Christmas Movie Quiz Questions for Kids
What does Frosty the Snowman always say?
a) Let’s jingle!
b) Happy Birthday! (Correct)
c) Merry Christmas!
d) Ho ho ho!
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, what does Charlie Brown choose as the Christmas tree?
a) A big pine tree
b) A tiny, weak tree (Correct)
c) A plastic tree
d) A decorated fake tree
What color is Rudolph’s nose?
a) Blue
b) Red (Correct)
c) Green
d) Yellow
What magical item brings Frosty to life?
a) A scarf
b) A carrot nose
c) A top hat (Correct)
d) A snowflake
In The Muppet Christmas Carol, who plays Scrooge?
a) Kermit the Frog
b) Michael Caine (Correct)
c) Miss Piggy
d) Gonzo
In Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas, who learns the lesson about sharing?
a) Goofy
b) Donald Duck
c) Huey, Dewey, and Louie (Correct)
d) Pluto
Who narrates How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
a) Santa Claus
b) A Who from Whoville
c) Boris Karloff (Correct)
d) Frosty
What gift does Linus say is the true meaning of Christmas in A Charlie Brown Christmas?
a) Presents
b) Family
c) The birth of Jesus (Correct)
d) Snow
What instrument does Schroeder play in A Charlie Brown Christmas?
a) Guitar
b) Violin
c) Piano (Correct)
d) Trumpet
What kind of animal is Max in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
a) Cat
b) Dog (Correct)
c) Reindeer
d) Mouse
Who helps Frosty get to the North Pole?
a) Santa Claus (Correct)
b) A reindeer
c) A snowman friend
d) A kind elf
What song is sung at the end of A Charlie Brown Christmas?
a) Silent Night
b) Jingle Bells
c) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Correct)
d) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
In The Muppet Christmas Carol, what ghost visits Scrooge first?
a) Christmas Present
b) Christmas Past (Correct)
c) Christmas Future
d) Jacob Marley
What does Mickey give Minnie in Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas?
a) A watch (Correct)
b) A teddy bear
c) A candy cane
d) A Christmas ornament
Who saves Christmas in Frosty the Snowman?
a) Santa Claus (Correct)
b) The Grinch
c) Frosty himself
d) A kind snow fairy
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Christmas Action and Adventure Movie Quiz Questions
What is the name of the skyscraper in Die Hard?
a) Empire State Building
b) Nakatomi Plaza (Correct)
c) Rockefeller Center
d) Willis Tower
In The Christmas Chronicles, who plays Santa Claus?
a) Tim Allen
b) Kurt Russell (Correct)
c) Tom Hanks
d) Bruce Willis
What kind of creature terrorizes the town in Gremlins?
a) Elves
b) Gremlins (Correct)
c) Reindeer
d) Snowmen
What is John McClane’s famous catchphrase in Die Hard?
a) Merry Christmas!
b) Yippee-ki-yay! (Correct)
c) Ho ho ho!
d) Let it snow!
In The Christmas Chronicles 2, where do the kids travel?
a) The North Pole (Correct)
b) A magical forest
c) Santa’s sleigh
d) A snowy mountain
What is the rule for keeping Mogwai from becoming Gremlins in Gremlins?
a) Feed them after midnight
b) Don’t get them wet
c) Keep them in the dark
d) All of the above (Correct)
Who is the main villain in Die Hard?
a) Jack Frost
b) Hans Gruber (Correct)
c) The Grinch
d) Oogie Boogie
In The Christmas Chronicles, what do the kids accidentally do to Santa?
a) Lose his sleigh
b) Cause his reindeer to run away
c) Crash his sleigh (Correct)
d) Steal his hat
What holiday song does John McClane hum in Die Hard?
a) Silent Night
b) Jingle Bells
c) Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (Correct)
d) White Christmas
In Gremlins, what is the name of the Mogwai?
a) Fuzzy
b) Gizmo (Correct)
c) Spike
d) Teddy
What city does Die Hard take place in?
a) New York
b) Los Angeles (Correct)
c) Chicago
d) Washington D.C
What actor plays the main character in Red One?
a) Dwayne Johnson (Correct)
b) Jason Statham
c) Henry Cavill
d) Ryan Reynolds
In The Christmas Chronicles, what magical item does Santa lose?
a) His boots
b) His hat (Correct)
c) His reindeer
d) His sack of presents
In Gremlins, what happens when a Mogwai gets wet?
a) It sings
b) It multiplies (Correct)
c) It disappears
d) It freezes
Who ultimately defeats Hans Gruber in Die Hard?
a) Sergeant Powell
b) John McClane (Correct)
c) Argyle the limo driver
d) Santa Claus
Christmas Movie Villains Quiz Questions
What is the name of the villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
a) Jack Skellington
b) Oogie Boogie (Correct)
c) Dr. Finkelstein
d) Lock
In Home Alone, what are the names of the two burglars?
a) Tom and Jerry
b) Harry and Marv (Correct)
c) Bill and Ted
d) Larry and Moe
Who is the villain in It’s a Wonderful Life?
a) Ebenezer Scrooge
b) Mr. Potter (Correct)
c) The Grinch
d) Bob Cratchit
What is the Grinch’s pet dog’s name?
a) Max (Correct)
b) Spot
c) Buddy
d) Charlie
Which Christmas movie villain tries to steal Christmas?
a) The Grinch (Correct)
b) Jack Frost
c) Scrooge
d) Oogie Boogie
In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, what is the nickname for the burglars?
a) The Ice Bandits
b) The Wet Bandits
c) The Sticky Bandits (Correct)
d) The Snow Thieves
Who haunts Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?
a) Jacob Marley (Correct)
b) The Ghost of Christmas Past
c) Santa Claus
d) The Grinch
What does Mr. Potter try to do to George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life?
a) Steal his business
b) Ruin his finances (Correct)
c) Take over the town
d) Trick him into leaving
In The Polar Express, who is the creepy ghost on the train?
a) The Conductor
b) The Hobo (Correct)
c) Santa Claus
d) The Engineer
Which Christmas movie villain has an evil laugh and a sack full of bugs?
a) The Grinch
b) Oogie Boogie (Correct)
c) Scrooge
d) Hans Gruber
What does the Grinch hate most about Christmas?
a) The decorations
b) The presents
c) The singing (Correct)
d) The food
In Elf, who does Buddy have a rivalry with at the department store?
a) The manager
b) Fake Santa (Correct)
c) Walter Hobbs
d) The mailroom guy
What happens to the Wet Bandits at the end of Home Alone?
a) They escape
b) They get arrested (Correct)
c) They apologize
d) They move to Florida
In A Christmas Carol, which ghost is the scariest to Scrooge?
a) Ghost of Christmas Past
b) Ghost of Christmas Future (Correct)
c) Ghost of Christmas Present
d) Jacob Marley
What is the Grinch’s famous phrase?
a) “Bah, Humbug!”
b) “I must stop Christmas from coming!” (Correct)
c) “Merry Christmas!”
d) “Ho Ho Ho!”
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Musical Christmas Movie Quiz Questions
Who sings What’s This? in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
a) Oogie Boogie
b) Jack Skellington (Correct)
c) Santa Claus
d) Sally
In Jingle Jangle, what is the name of the young girl who discovers her grandfather’s invention?
a) Journey (Correct)
b) Joy
c) Faith
d) Melody
What is the first song sung in The Muppet Christmas Carol?
a) “One More Sleep ‘Til Christmas”
b) “Scrooge” (Correct)
c) “Marley and Marley”
d) “Bless Us All”
Which Christmas musical features the song Thank You Very Much?
a) Scrooge (Correct)
b) The Nightmare Before Christmas
c) White Christmas
d) A Christmas Story: The Musical
In The Polar Express, which song do the waiters sing while serving hot chocolate?
a) “Hot Chocolate” (Correct)
b) “Believe”
c) “When Christmas Comes to Town”
d) “Spirit of the Season”
Who composed the music for The Nightmare Before Christmas?
a) Alan Menken
b) Hans Zimmer
c) Danny Elfman (Correct)
d) John Williams
What song does Buddy the Elf enthusiastically sing in a department store?
a) “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”
b) “Jingle Bell Rock”
c) “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” (Correct)
d) “Let It Snow”
Which Christmas movie features the song Silver and Gold?
a) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Correct)
b) Frosty the Snowman
c) A Christmas Carol
d) White Christmas
What is the main Christmas song in A Charlie Brown Christmas?
a) “Silent Night”
b) “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” (Correct)
c) “O Christmas Tree”
d) “Jingle Bells”
Which character sings There’s Always Tomorrow in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
a) Rudolph
b) Clarice (Correct)
c) Hermey
d) Santa
In White Christmas, what do Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye perform in drag?
a) “Sisters” (Correct)
b) “Snow”
c) “Count Your Blessings”
d) “Mandy”
What is the final song in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
a) “Finale/Reprise” (Correct)
b) “Jack’s Lament”
c) “Poor Jack”
d) “Making Christmas”
What musical features the song Put One Foot in Front of the Other?
a) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (Correct)
b) Frosty the Snowman
c) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
d) The Year Without a Santa Claus
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what song does Sally sing about her feelings for Jack?
a) “This Is Halloween”
b) “Sally’s Song” (Correct)
c) “Kidnap the Sandy Claws”
d) “Poor Jack”
What song do the Whos sing in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
a) “Where Are You Christmas?”
b) “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”
c) “Welcome Christmas” (Correct)
d) “Trim Up the Tree”
Hallmark and Made-for-TV Christmas Movie Quiz
What is the most common profession for the female lead in Hallmark Christmas movies?
a) Baker (Correct)
b) Journalist
c) Event planner
d) Interior designer
Which of these actors is known as a Hallmark Christmas movie regular?
a) Reese Witherspoon
b) Lacey Chabert (Correct)
c) Jennifer Garner
d) Mila Kunis
In many Hallmark Christmas movies, the male lead often has what surprising identity?
a) A secret prince
b) A Christmas elf
c) A millionaire in disguise (Correct)
d) A big-city businessman
Which of these is NOT a real Hallmark Christmas movie title?
a) A Royal Christmas Wish
b) The Christmas Cookie Catastrophe (Correct)
c) Snowed Inn for Love
d) Christmas at Pemberley Manor
In A Christmas Prince, what is the name of the fictional kingdom?
a) Aldovia (Correct)
b) Genovia
c) Belgravia
d) Montenaro
Which holiday drink is commonly featured in Hallmark Christmas movies?
a) Hot cocoa
b) Peppermint lattes (Correct)
c) Mulled wine
d) Eggnog
What is a common reason the female lead returns to her small hometown in these movies?
a) To save the family business (Correct)
b) To attend a high school reunion
c) To avoid a bad breakup
d) To find inspiration for a novel
Which Hallmark actress has starred in the most Christmas movies?
a) Candace Cameron Bure
b) Lacey Chabert
c) Danica McKellar (Correct)
d) Alison Sweeney
What usually happens at the end of a Hallmark Christmas movie?
a) A Christmas Eve kiss
b) A surprise wedding (Correct)
c) A snowstorm trapping the leads together
d) A big city job offer rejected
Which of these plotlines is most likely to be a Hallmark Christmas movie?
a) A workaholic lawyer rediscovers the magic of Christmas after inheriting a bakery (Correct)
b) Santa goes on vacation and chaos ensues at the North Pole
c) A detective solves a Christmas Eve mystery
d) A group of friends throw a wild Christmas party that gets out of control
Which royal-themed Christmas movie was so popular it got two sequels?
a) A Christmas Prince (Correct)
b) Crown for Christmas
c) The Princess Switch
d) Once Upon a Holiday
What magical Christmas object often brings two characters together in these movies?
a) A snow globe
b) A Christmas ornament
c) A lost letter to Santa (Correct)
d) A gingerbread house
What is the typical setting for a Hallmark Christmas movie?
a) A small snowy town (Correct)
b) A beachside resort
c) A haunted mansion
d) A tropical island
Which Hallmark movie trope happens almost every time?
a) A misunderstanding that leads to temporary heartbreak (Correct)
b) An unexpected trip to a sunny destination
c) A talking reindeer giving advice
d) A surprise visit from Santa himself
What is a common challenge the couple faces in Hallmark Christmas movies?
a) Saving a local Christmas festival
b) Learning how to ski for a competition (Correct)
c) Competing in a holiday baking show
d) A mysterious Christmas curse
Final Thoughts
We hope you enjoyed this Christmas movie quiz and had a blast testing your knowledge of holiday films! Whether you nailed every question or discovered new movies to add to your watchlist, the most important thing is embracing the holiday spirit. Christmas movies bring joy, nostalgia, and togetherness, making them a treasured tradition for many families. So, grab some cocoa, snuggle up with loved ones, and enjoy the magic of Christmas through your favorite films. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
