Christmas brings families together, fills our homes with warmth, and gives us the perfect excuse to share a little fun. If you are looking to make your holiday gathering more memorable, these Christmas true or false questions are a great way to spark laughter. This list works for kids, teens, adults, classrooms, church groups, and even holiday parties.

Grab a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy this cheerful mix of easy, tricky, and Bible based Christmas statements.

Background

Christmas trivia has become a classic holiday activity because it blends joy with learning. Kids love it. Adults get competitive. And everyone walks away with a smile.

This set of one hundred questions covers everything from the Nativity story to Christmas traditions around the world. A mix of fun facts helps everyone learn something new while enjoying the season.

100 Christmas True or False Questions (With Answers)

1. Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

Answer: True

2. The Bible says Jesus was born on December 25.

Answer: False

3. The shepherds were the first to hear about Jesus’ birth.

Answer: True

4. Santa Claus is based on a real person named Saint Nicholas.

Answer: True

5. The Wise Men arrived on the same night Jesus was born.

Answer: False

6. Candy canes were originally made to look like a shepherd’s staff.

Answer: True

7. The word “Noel” means Christmas.

Answer: False. It means “birth.”

8. Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem because of a census.

Answer: True

9. The Bible mentions a donkey carrying Mary to Bethlehem.

Answer: False

10. Christmas trees first became popular in Germany.

Answer: True

11. The star of Bethlehem guided the shepherds.

Answer: False. It guided the Wise Men.

12. Christmas is the most widely celebrated holiday in the world.

Answer: True

13. The world’s tallest Christmas tree was over 200 feet tall.

Answer: True

14. Fruitcake can last for years because of its ingredients.

Answer: True

15. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer was created for a department store.

Answer: True

16. The Bible says there were three Wise Men.

Answer: False. The Bible never gives a number.

17. “Silent Night” was written for a broken church organ.

Answer: True

18. Mistletoe has always been a Christmas symbol.

Answer: False

19. The poinsettia plant is native to Mexico.

Answer: True

20. The first Christmas card was printed in England.

Answer: True

21. The Christmas wreath represents eternal life.

Answer: True

22. Santa Claus originally wore a green suit.

Answer: True

23. Jingle Bells was written for Christmas.

Answer: False. It was written for Thanksgiving.

24. Bethlehem means House of Bread.

Answer: True

25. There are 12 days of Christmas after Christmas Day.

Answer: True

26. Mary was visited by the angel Michael.

Answer: False. She was visited by Gabriel.

27. The North Pole has always been considered Santa’s home.

Answer: False

28. Eggnog started in the United States.

Answer: False. It began in England.

29. The angel announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds.

Answer: True

30. The gifts of the Wise Men were gold, silver, and myrrh.

Answer: False. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

31. The Christmas story appears in all four Gospels.

Answer: False. Only Matthew and Luke.

32. The Grinch’s heart grew three sizes.

Answer: True

33. Christmas lights were invented by Thomas Edison.

Answer: True

34. Reindeer are the only deer species in which both males and females grow antlers.

Answer: True

35. The angel who spoke to Joseph came in a dream.

Answer: True

36. The Little Drummer Boy is mentioned in the Bible.

Answer: False

37. Jesus was placed in a manger.

Answer: True

38. The Bible says the shepherds followed a star.

Answer: False

39. “Emmanuel” means God with us.

Answer: True

40. The candy cane’s red stripes symbolize Jesus’ blood.

Answer: True

41. Many early Christians did not celebrate Christmas.

Answer: True

42. The modern image of Santa in a red suit was created by Coca Cola.

Answer: False. They popularized it, but it existed earlier.

43. Christmas is celebrated in summer in Australia.

Answer: True

44. The Bible mentions animals being present at Jesus’ birth.

Answer: False

45. The Nativity story includes King Herod.

Answer: True

46. The phrase “Merry Christmas” first appeared in England.

Answer: True

47. Jesus was born in a palace.

Answer: False

48. Christmas stockings began with Saint Nicholas leaving coins in shoes.

Answer: True

49. Snow globes were invented in Germany.

Answer: True

50. The “Twelve Days of Christmas” gifts add up to 78 items.

Answer: False. They add up to 364.

51. The Nativity star appeared in the sky for just one night.

Answer: False

52. Candy canes used to be straight.

Answer: True

53. Frosty the Snowman came before Rudolph.

Answer: False

54. The Christmas season ends on January 6 for many Christians.

Answer: True

55. Jesus was born during the reign of Caesar Augustus.

Answer: True

56. The first Christmas celebration took place in Rome.

Answer: True

57. “Deck the Halls” came from Wales.

Answer: True

58. Gingerbread houses began in France.

Answer: False. They began in Germany.

59. Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated in December.

Answer: True

60. The Bible describes the innkeeper speaking to Joseph.

Answer: False

61. The Christmas tree was originally decorated with apples.

Answer: True

62. Reindeer can see ultraviolet light.

Answer: True

63. Jesus’ birth was announced to King Herod by the shepherds.

Answer: False. The Wise Men told him.

64. Christmas markets began in Italy.

Answer: False. They began in Germany.

65. The Nativity includes both angels and shepherds.

Answer: True

66. The first U.S. state to recognize Christmas was Alabama.

Answer: True

67. Saint Nicholas was born in Greece.

Answer: True

68. Reindeer cannot survive in warm climates.

Answer: True

69. Jesus was born at night.

Answer: The Bible does not specify. So false.

70. The Wise Men followed the star from the east.

Answer: True

71. Many Christmas carols were originally hymns.

Answer: True

72. Christmas crackers began in the United States.

Answer: False. They began in England.

73. Jesus’ birth fulfilled Old Testament prophecy.

Answer: True

74. Bethlehem was a large city during Jesus’ time.

Answer: False. It was small.

75. Christmas was once banned in England.

Answer: True

76. The star of Bethlehem appears in the Gospel of Luke.

Answer: False. It appears in Matthew.

77. The Christmas tree represents the tree of life.

Answer: True

78. Christmas pudding originally used meat.

Answer: True

79. Reindeer can run up to fifty miles per hour.

Answer: True

80. Jesus was wrapped in cloths called swaddling clothes.

Answer: True

81. Saint Nicholas gave gifts secretly.

Answer: True

82. Jesus’ parents were from Nazareth.

Answer: True

83. Christmas cookies began as winter solstice offerings.

Answer: True

84. The angel told Mary she would give birth to the Savior.

Answer: True

85. Christmas was illegal in parts of America in the 1600s.

Answer: True

86. “Glory to God in the highest” was sung by angels.

Answer: True

87. The Wise Men were kings.

Answer: False. They were Magi.

88. The book of Mark begins with the birth of Jesus.

Answer: False

89. Saint Nicholas was known for helping the poor.

Answer: True

90. Christmas bells symbolize joy and celebration.

Answer: True

91. The Christmas star was a comet.

Answer: False. This is only a theory.

92. Jesus was born in a stable.

Answer: Possibly, but the Bible does not explicitly say. So false.

93. Santa’s reindeer originally had no names.

Answer: True

94. “Joy to the World” was written by Isaac Watts.

Answer: True

95. The Nativity story includes the census ordered by Caesar.

Answer: True

96. Christmas ornaments were once made of fruit.

Answer: True

97. The Wise Men bowed down to worship Jesus.

Answer: True

98. Christmas was first celebrated in December to honor winter traditions.

Answer: True

99. The phrase “Xmas” removes Christ from Christmas.

Answer: False. The X comes from the Greek letter Chi, meaning Christ.

100. The shepherds went to Bethlehem after seeing the angel.

Answer: True

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