Christmas Movie Trivia for Families

There’s something so magical about curling up on the couch, wrapped in cozy blankets, with the soft glow of the Christmas tree twinkling in the background.

But if your family is anything like mine, it’s hard to make it through an entire Christmas movie without someone asking a million questions!

“What year was Home Alone made?” or “Who plays the Grinch in that one movie?”

This year, I decided to turn those questions into a game – a fun, festive night of Christmas Movie Trivia. It’s the perfect way to bond, laugh, and sprinkle a little friendly competition into our holiday tradition.

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How to Play Christmas Movie Trivia at Home

Bonus: Movie Snack Trivia Round! Add a bonus round where kids guess holiday snacks shown in movies. Ask, “What kind of cookies did Buddy the Elf eat?” and hand out Christmas cookie kits to winners.

Choose Categories: Divide your trivia into categories, such as Classic Christmas Movies, Holiday Characters, or Christmas Movie Quotes.

Create Teams: Have the whole family split into teams. This keeps the competition lively, especially if your little ones love working together.

Prizes Matter: Give out small prizes – think Santa hats, holiday socks, or mini stocking stuffers. A Christmas movie-themed board game also makes a fun grand prize!

Keep It Short and Sweet: Plan for 10-15 questions per round. Any longer, and your younger kids might lose interest.

Christmas Movie Trivia Questions To Try

1. What city is Kevin McCallister left behind in during Home Alone 2?
   Answer: New York City
2. Who plays Buddy the Elf in the movie Elf?
   Answer: Will Ferrell
3. What color is the Christmas light that causes the Griswolds’ house to shine bright in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?
   Answer: Blue
4. How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh according to the movie The Santa Clause?
   Answer: 8
5. What is the name of the train that takes children to the North Pole in The Polar Express?
   Answer: The Polar Express (a trick question the kids will love!)
6. What toy is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character searching for in Jingle All the Way?
   Answer: Turbo Man
7. What song does Buddy the Elf sing with Jovie to spread Christmas cheer?
   Answer: “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
8. What is the Grinch’s dog’s name in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
   Answer: Max
9. What food does the family in A Christmas Story eat after their turkey is ruined?
   Answer: Chinese food
10. What is the first gift of Christmas in The Polar Express?
    Answer: A silver bell from Santa’s sleigh
11. In Elf, what is the only thing Buddy claims elves can build?
    Answer: Toys
12. In Home Alone, what is the name of the burglars’ duo?
    Answer: The Wet Bandits
13. What does George Bailey wish for in It’s a Wonderful Life?
    Answer: That he was never born
14. What Christmas song does everyone sing together at the end of A Charlie Brown Christmas?
    Answer: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
15. What year was the original Miracle on 34th Street released?
    Answer: 1947
16. In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what is the name of the misfit elf who wants to be a dentist?
    Answer: Hermey
17. What is the name of the villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
    Answer: Oogie Boogie
18. In The Santa Clause, what makes Scott Calvin realize he’s becoming Santa?
    Answer: He grows a beard overnight that won’t go away
19. Which actor voices the conductor in The Polar Express?
    Answer: Tom Hanks
20. What is the name of the department store featured in Miracle on 34th Street?
    Answer: Macy’s

Movie Night Essentials

To take your trivia night to the next level, you can grab some holiday favorites to set the mood. Keep the family cozy with matching Christmas pajamas or serve up cocoa in Christmas-themed mugs.

If you really want to go all out, add in a movie projector for an outdoor Christmas movie night! These little touches can make all the difference in building memories your family will cherish for years to come.

A Cozy Christmas Trivia Night (A Short Story)

Last year, I knew I had to shake things up when the kids started to lose interest in our usual holiday movie night.

“Can we play a game instead?” my youngest asked as The Polar Express began to play for what felt like the tenth time. And that’s when inspiration struck – why not combine both?

I grabbed my notebook, scribbled down questions like “What gift does Ralphie ask for in A Christmas Story?” and “How many ghosts visit Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?” We turned off the TV, lit the fireplace, and I handed out homemade scorecards.

Suddenly, the living room was filled with shouts of, “I know this one!” and “No way, that can’t be right!”

We even decided to give out prizes, like Christmas pajamas and plush Grinch dolls – perfect surprises that you can snag. (Trust me, those prizes added some serious motivation!)

By the end of the night, everyone was begging to make Christmas Movie Trivia a new family tradition. And let’s just say, I’m already preparing for a rematch this year!

Make It a New Tradition

Whether you’re playing for prizes or just for fun, Christmas Movie Trivia is a fantastic way to spend time together. It’s interactive, screen-free (at least while you’re playing), and sparks laughter and conversations that the whole family will enjoy.

So, this holiday season, when you’re ready to put the remote down, whip up some hot cocoa, pop a few bowls of gourmet popcorn, and gather everyone around for a festive game of trivia. With each question answered, you’ll feel that holiday magic wrap around your family like the warmest Christmas blanket.

And who knows? You might just discover a new favorite holiday tradition, too.

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