Christmas Movie Trivia

Christmas Movie Trivia Questions

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1. In Home Alone, where is the McCallister family traveling when they leave Kevin behind?

2. Which song does Judy Garland sing in Meet Me in St. Louis, now considered a Christmas classic?

3. In The Polar Express, what is the first gift of Christmas?

4. In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie want so desperately?

5. Which classic Christmas movie stars Bing Crosby singing White Christmas?

6. Although this film, a comedy,  was released in June 1983, it took place over the holiday season. Name that film.
Hint 1: It featured Dan Akroyd. Hint 2: It also featured Eddie Murphy

7. What is the real name of the character Santa Claus in Miracle on 34th Street?

8. Who plays Scrooge in The Muppet Christmas Carol?

9. What is the name of the young boy left behind in Home Alone?

10. In Die Hard, what building is taken over by terrorists?

11. In It’s a Wonderful Life, what’s the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel?

12. Who played the Grinch in the 2000 live-action adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

13.  What is the name of the Grinch’s dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

14. What 1947 holiday movie was remade in 1994, starring Richard Attenborough?

15. What department store features in Miracle on 34th Street?

16. In The Santa Clause, what causes Scott Calvin to become Santa?

17. Name the actor who played six roles in The Polar Express.

18. Which classic Christmas movie stars Bing Crosby singing White Christmas?

19. In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is Jack Skellington’s title in Halloween Town?

20. In A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Scrooge’s underpaid clerk?

21. What does Clark Griswold hope to buy with his Christmas bonus in Christmas Vacation?

22. In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what animal causes chaos by hiding in the Christmas tree?

23. What Christmas comedy features Arnold Schwarzenegger searching for a Turbo-Man action figure?

24. What famous actor voices the Conductor in The Polar Express?

25. In Elf, what song does Jovie sing to spread Christmas cheer?

Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

1. In the movie Elf, what toy does Buddy not like because it “makes noise”?

2.  What is the name of Ralphie’s younger brother in A Christmas Story?

3. In Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy the Elf?

4. Which actor plays the lead in The Christmas Chronicles?
HINT: It is on Netflix

5. In Home Alone 2, what is the name of the hotel where Kevin stays in New York?

The Answers:

Christmas Movie Trivia Questions and Answers

1. In Home Alone, where is the McCallister family traveling when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris

2. Which song does Judy Garland sing in Meet Me in St. Louis, now considered a Christmas classic?
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

3. In The Polar Express, what is the first gift of Christmas?
A bell from Santa’s sleigh

4. In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie want so desperately?
A Red Ryder BB gun

5. Which classic Christmas movie stars Bing Crosby singing White Christmas?
Holiday Inn 

6. Although this film, a comedy,  was released in June 1983, it took place over the holiday season. Name that film.
Hint 1: It featured Dan Akroyd. Hint 2: It also featured Eddie Murphy
Trading Places

7. What is the real name of the character Santa Claus in Miracle on 34th Street?
Kris Kringle

8. Who plays Scrooge in The Muppet Christmas Carol?
Michael Caine

9. What is the name of the young boy left behind in Home Alone?
Kevin McCallister

10. In Die Hard, what building is taken over by terrorists?
Nakatomi Plaza

11. In It’s a Wonderful Life, what’s the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel?
Clarence 

12. Who played the Grinch in the 2000 live-action adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Jim Carrey

13.  What is the name of the Grinch’s dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Max

14. What 1947 holiday movie was remade in 1994, starring Richard Attenborough?
Miracle on 34th Street

15. What department store features in Miracle on 34th Street?
Macy’s

16. In The Santa Clause, what causes Scott Calvin to become Santa?
He puts on Santa’s suit after Santa falls off his roof.

17. Name the actor who played six roles in The Polar Express.
Tom Hanks

18. Which classic Christmas movie stars Bing Crosby singing White Christmas?
Holiday Inn 

19. In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is Jack Skellington’s title in Halloween Town?
The Pumpkin King.

20. In A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Scrooge’s underpaid clerk?
Bob Cratchit

21. What does Clark Griswold hope to buy with his Christmas bonus in Christmas Vacation?
A swimming pool

22. In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what animal causes chaos by hiding in the Christmas tree?
A squirrel.

23. What Christmas comedy features Arnold Schwarzenegger searching for a Turbo-Man action figure?
Jingle All the Way

24. What famous actor voices the Conductor in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks

25. In Elf, what song does Jovie sing to spread Christmas cheer?
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Trivia Team Bonus Answers:

1. In the movie Elf, what toy does Buddy not like because it “makes noise”?
Jack-in-the-box

2.  What is the name of Ralphie’s younger brother in A Christmas Story?
Randy

3. In Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy the Elf?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup

4. Which actor plays the lead in The Christmas Chronicles?
Kurt Russell

5. In Home Alone 2, what is the name of the hotel where Kevin stays in New York?
The Plaza Hotel