A Christmas quiz for kids is a lovely way to bring a class together before the winter break. Children of every background enjoy stars, bells, cakes and Santa stories, and a quiz turns that excitement into listening, thinking and teamwork, with plenty of cheering.
Print-ready worksheets for this topic
Christmas Worksheets for Kids PDF – Colouring, Maths, Puzzles & Crafts, Ages 3–8 (30 Pages) – A4 PDF, instant download. ₹79 ₹149
Below are 40 questions with answers in four rounds: a picture and oral round for preschoolers, an easy multiple-choice round for Class 1, a true or false round, and a special “Christmas in India” round about Goa, Kerala, the Northeast, star lanterns, plum cake and more. You will also find a plan for running it as a team game, a scoring table and tips for keeping it friendly in a mixed classroom.
🧰 Make practice more fun at home
As an Amazon Associate, Homework Hiccups earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
Quick answer: A good Christmas quiz for kids aged 3 to 8 has:
- Round 1 (Nursery–UKG): picture questions such as tree, star, bell, Santa and gift box.
- Round 2 (Class 1): easy MCQs with two simple sums.
- Round 3: true or false for everyone.
- Round 4: Christmas in India, including star lanterns in Goa and Kerala, plum cake, midnight mass and the 25 December national holiday.
- Format: teams of 4 to 6, about 20 minutes, a certificate for every child.
A respectful Christmas quiz for kids in mixed classrooms
Indian classrooms bring together children from many faiths, and that is a strength. The questions below focus on facts and festive traditions that everyone can enjoy: the date, decorations, food, songs and kindness. There is one simple, factual line about why Christians celebrate Christmas, the birthday of Jesus, in the same way you might explain Diwali, Eid or Guru Nanak Jayanti. Let children share how their own families celebrate festivals, and keep the tone curious and kind.
Round 1: Christmas picture quiz (Nursery to UKG)
Hold up a picture, a real object or a quick drawing on the board and ask the question aloud. Accept answers in any language.
| # | Show this | Ask | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Christmas tree | What is this? What colour is it? | A Christmas tree, green |
| 2 | A star | What shape is this? Where do we put it? | A star, on top of the tree |
| 3 | A bell | What is this? What sound does it make? | A bell, ding-dong or jingle |
| 4 | Santa Claus | Who is this? | Santa Claus |
| 5 | A gift box | What is inside a box like this? | A gift or present |
| 6 | A candle | What is this? Is it safe to touch the flame? | A candle; no, never touch the flame |
| 7 | A snowman | What is this made of? | Snow |
| 8 | A stocking | Where do we wear socks like this? | On our feet |
| 9 | A plum cake | What is this? When do we eat it? | A cake, at Christmas |
| 10 | A reindeer | Which animal is this? Who does it help in the stories? | A reindeer, it pulls Santa’s sleigh |
Round 2: Easy Christmas quiz for Class 1
Read each question with three options. Teams show A, B or C cards, or one child answers per turn.
- On which date is Christmas celebrated? (A) 25 December (B) 14 November (C) 1 January. Answer: A
- In which month is Christmas? (A) October (B) November (C) December. Answer: C
- What colours is Santa’s suit? (A) blue and yellow (B) red and white (C) green and black. Answer: B
- What is usually put on top of a Christmas tree? (A) a star (B) a shoe (C) a book. Answer: A
- In the stories, which animals pull Santa’s sleigh? (A) horses (B) camels (C) reindeer. Answer: C
- What does Santa carry on his back in the stories? (A) a school bag (B) a sack of gifts (C) a cricket bat. Answer: B
- Which day is Christmas Eve? (A) 24 December (B) 26 December (C) 31 December. Answer: A
- How many days are there in December? (A) 29 (B) 30 (C) 31. Answer: C
- Diya has 3 gifts. She gets 4 more. How many gifts now? (A) 6 (B) 7 (C) 8. Answer: B (3 + 4 = 7)
- Kabir shares 10 cookies equally with Meera. How many does each child get? (A) 5 (B) 4 (C) 6. Answer: A (10 shared by 2 = 5 each)
🧸 Learning toys kids love
As an Amazon Associate, Homework Hiccups earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
Round 3: Christmas quiz questions and answers (true or false)
Children stand up for true and sit down for false. It keeps everyone moving and works for every age.
| # | Statement | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christmas is on 25 December. | True |
| 2 | Christmas Eve is on 26 December. | False (it is 24 December) |
| 3 | In the stories, elephants pull Santa’s sleigh. | False (reindeer do) |
| 4 | A snowman is made of snow. | True |
| 5 | Christmas trees are usually evergreen trees that stay green all year. | True |
| 6 | December has 30 days. | False (it has 31) |
| 7 | Christmas is a national holiday in India. | True |
| 8 | Songs sung at Christmas are called carols. | True |
| 9 | New Year’s Day comes 7 days after Christmas Day. | True (25 December to 1 January is 7 days) |
| 10 | Christmas is only celebrated in cold countries. | False (it is celebrated in many countries, including India) |
Round 4: Christmas in India GK questions for kids
This round is perfect for Class 1 and Class 2, and parents at a class party enjoy it too.
- What is Christmas often called in Hindi? Answer: Bada Din (बड़ा दिन, bada din, “the big day”)
- In which two coastal states are big paper star lanterns hung outside many homes at Christmas? Answer: Goa and Kerala
- Which rich fruit cake is popular at Christmas in India and often shared with neighbours? Answer: Plum cake
- What is the church service held late at night on Christmas Eve called? Answer: Midnight mass
- Which famous street in Kolkata is decorated with lights for Christmas? Answer: Park Street
- In Goa, families prepare a plate of homemade Christmas sweets to share. What is it called? Answer: Kuswar
- Name one state in the Northeast where Christmas is one of the biggest festivals of the year. Answer: Mizoram, Nagaland or Meghalaya (accept any one)
- Christians celebrate Christmas as the birthday of whom? Answer: Jesus
- In which season does Christmas come in India? Answer: Winter
- How do you say “Happy Christmas” in Hindi? Answer: क्रिसमस की शुभकामनाएँ (krismas ki shubhkaamnaayen, “best wishes for Christmas”)
For more general questions at this level, see our Class 1 GK questions.
Prefer ready-to-print pages?
Christmas Worksheets for Kids PDF – Colouring, Maths, Puzzles & Crafts, Ages 3–8 (30 Pages) – A4 PDF, instant download. ₹79 ₹149
How to run a Christmas quiz for school as a team game
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 0–3 min | Make 5 or 6 teams of 4 to 6. Team names: Stars, Bells, Candles, Cakes, Snowmen, Reindeer. |
| 3–5 min | Rules: hands up, one answer per team, teammates may whisper but not shout. |
| 5–17 min | Play two rounds. Nursery–UKG: Round 1 and some true or false. Class 1: Rounds 2 and 3. Class 2: Rounds 3 and 4. |
| 17–20 min | Tie-breaker, add up points, sing one carol or a winter song together, give certificates. |
Scoring table
| Situation | Points |
|---|---|
| Correct answer first time | 2 |
| Correct after a hint | 1 |
| Passed question answered by another team | 1 |
| Best team spirit in a round | 1 bonus |
| Wrong answer | 0 (no minus marks) |
Tie-breakers
- Count the stars: draw a quick group of stars on the board for 5 seconds, then hide them. Closest count wins.
- Spell it: S-T-A-R, B-E-L-L or C-A-K-E.
- Quick sum: “5 bells and 5 more bells?” (10)
Tips for an easy Christmas quiz for kids
- Keep rounds short. Ten questions per round is plenty for under-eights.
- Rotate the answerer so quiet children get a turn. Pass a paper star as the speaking token.
- Use real objects for the youngest children: a bell, a star cut-out, a ribbon, a gift box.
- Celebrate every team. End with applause for all and a small certificate for each child.
- Link it to kindness. Ask each team to name one kind thing they will do in the holidays, like sharing a toy or helping at home.
Make quick quiz props at home or in class
You don’t need a projector or a printer to run this quiz. A few minutes with paper and crayons is enough:
- Answer cards: give each team three squares of paper marked A, B and C for Round 2. Teams hold up a card together instead of shouting.
- True and false paddles: stick a green paper circle (true) and a red one (false) on two ice-cream sticks for each team.
- Picture cards: draw a tree, star, bell, candle and gift on separate sheets with a thick marker. Older children can draw them for you the day before, which becomes a mini art activity of its own.
- Scoreboard: draw a Christmas tree for each team on the board and add a paper star or a chalk dot for every point, so little ones can see their score grow.
Turn the quiz into a full class party
After the quiz, children need a calmer activity. Our Christmas Worksheets for Kids PDF (₹79, ages 3 to 8, 30 A4 pages) has a word search with 10 words, a maze to help Santa reach the house, spot the difference, a dot-to-dot star lantern, counting ornaments, adding gifts and sharing cookies sums, seven colouring pages, a “My Letter to Santa” page, a card and a paper star ornament to make, a kindness checklist, answer keys and a “Christmas Star” certificate. Pages are marked Easy or Medium and print in black and white.
Get the Christmas Worksheets PDF – ₹79
Not sure yet? Try a free sample first: a 5-page PDF with the cover, 3 real pages from the pack and a contents page. Enter your name and email at checkout and download it with no payment.
More festive ideas: Christmas activities for the classroom, Christmas activities for preschoolers and our Christmas worksheets for kids roundup. Browse all festival packs.
Want everything for Nursery to Class 2?
Complete Worksheet Library – All 20 Packs for Ages 3–8 (790+ Pages): all 20 printable packs, 790+ A4 pages of English, maths, Hindi, EVS and festival activities. ₹699 ₹2130
Frequently asked questions
What are good Christmas quiz questions for kids?
Good questions cover the date (25 December), decorations like the tree, star and bells, Santa stories, simple sums with gifts and cookies, and how Christmas is celebrated in India.
Is Christmas a national holiday in India?
Yes. 25 December is a national holiday in India, and Christmas is celebrated widely, especially in Goa, Kerala and several states in the Northeast.
What is Christmas called in Hindi?
Christmas is often called Bada Din in Hindi, which means the big day.
How long should a Christmas quiz for Class 1 be?
About 20 minutes with two rounds of 10 questions works well for Class 1. Play in teams and end with a tie-breaker and certificates.
How can I keep a Christmas quiz inclusive?
Focus on facts and traditions such as dates, decorations, food, songs and kindness, explain the religious meaning in one simple factual line, and invite children to share how their families celebrate festivals.
