These Christmas In July trivia questions are a fun way to add a little friendly competition to your summer celebration.
I love trivia because it's one of those activities that works almost anywhere.
You can play around a picnic table, during a backyard BBQ, at a pool party, or while everyone is waiting for dessert.
These trivia questions are a great place to start if you want something easy and light during your celebration.
1. Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Answer: Jingle Bells
2. In Home Alone, where was the McCallister family supposed to vacation?
Answer: Paris
3. What is the name of Santa's most famous reindeer?
Answer: Rudolph
4. Which Christmas movie features a train traveling to the North Pole?
Answer: The Polar Express
5. What plant with bright red leaves is commonly associated with Christmas?
Answer: Poinsettia
6. In Elf, what are Buddy's four main food groups?
Answer: Candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup
7. What Christmas decoration was once commonly lit with real candles?
Answer: Christmas trees
8. Which reindeer shares its name with a word meaning "lightning"?
Answer: Blitzen
9. What Christmas drink is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, and eggs?
Answer: Eggnog
10. What color are the berries found on mistletoe?
Answer: White
11. What is traditionally placed on top of a Christmas tree?
Answer: A star or angel
12. Which holiday ballet features the Nutcracker Prince?
Answer: The Nutcracker
13. What is Santa's postal code in Canada?
Answer: H0H 0H0
14. Which Christmas movie features the character Ralphie Parker?
Answer: A Christmas Story
15. What red-and-white treat is often hung on Christmas trees?
Answer: Candy canes
16. What Christmas song includes the lyric "Later we'll have some pumpkin pie"?
Answer: Winter Wonderland
17. What is the name of the snowman in the classic holiday song?
Answer: Frosty
18. Which Christmas movie features a green character who tries to steal Christmas?
Answer: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
19. What Christmas decoration is made from woven evergreen branches?
Answer: A wreath
20. In The Polar Express, what gift does the main character receive from Santa?
Answer: A silver bell
21. Which Christmas carol begins with the words "Silent night"?
Answer: Silent Night
22. What do children traditionally leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Answer: Cookies and milk
23. Which Christmas movie features a department store Santa named Kris Kringle?
Answer: Miracle on 34th Street
24. What holiday figure is known for saying "Ho Ho Ho"?
Answer: Santa Claus
25. What summer month is celebrated during a Christmas In July party?
Answer: July
Want Something More Interactive?
These trivia questions are a fun way to warm up a group, but if you're looking for something a little more competitive, my Christmas In July Feud game is a great next step.
Teams try to guess the most popular survey answers, creating plenty of laughs and friendly rivalry along the way.
It's perfect for family gatherings, backyard parties, pool parties, and Christmas In July celebrations.