Christmas Song Trivia
This Christmas song trivia game is for holiday parties with family, friends or coworkers. The 22 Missions mix questions on carols and holiday hits with sing-it, hum-it and mime-it dares, and take about 45 to 60 minutes. Play in teams of two to six, with as many teams as you like.
Missions
1. Reindeer Roll Call! (TEXT)
In the classic 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' song, a whole crew of reindeer get a shout-out before Rudolph saves the day. How many reindeer are named in that song, not counting Rudolph himself? Type your answer as a number!
150 points
2. Hum It If You Know It! (VIDEO)
Time to put your holiday ears to the test! 🎶 Have at least one brave team member hum the melody of a classic Christmas song while the rest of the team reacts on camera — the louder and more dramatic the 'aha!' moment, the better. Keep it under 30 seconds and let the festive chaos fly!
150 points
3. Frosty's Tragic Monologue (VIDEO)
To be, or not to be… a snowman? 🎭❄️ One brave team member must channel their inner Shakespeare and dramatically recite lyrics from 'Frosty the Snowman' as if it were the most heartbreaking monologue ever written. Think trembling voice, sweeping gestures, and a single dramatic tear. Teammates, you're the film crew — capture this masterpiece in 30 seconds or less. No props needed, just pure theatrical flair!
400 points
4. Jingle Bell Rock Dance-Off! (VIDEO)
Time to shake your sleigh bells, team! Choreograph and perform a 15-second group dance to the rhythm of 'Jingle Bell Rock' — hum or sing the tune yourselves, no outside music needed. Silliness is not just encouraged, it's mandatory. Record your best moves in a single video of 30 seconds or less. May the most festive team win!
400 points
5. Partridge Party Math 🐦 (TEXT)
You know the song — but do you know your math? In 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' a partridge in a pear tree is the very first gift. Since that gift is repeated on every single one of the 12 days, how many total partridges are received across ALL twelve days? Put on your thinking cap and type your answer!
400 points
6. Twelve Days, Total Daze (TEXT)
In 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' gifts are given cumulatively — on Day 2 you receive Day 1's gifts again PLUS Day 2's new gift, and so on through Day 12. Add up every single gift given across all twelve days combined and submit just the final number as your answer.
550 points
7. 1994's biggest wish (TEXT)
Who recorded "All I Want for Christmas Is You" in 1994? Type your answer.
100 points
8. Gave you my heart (TEXT)
Which 1980s duo released "Last Christmas"? Type your answer.
100 points
9. The songwriter (TEXT)
Which composer wrote "White Christmas"? Type your answer.
150 points
10. The crooner (TEXT)
Whose recording of "White Christmas" is the best-selling single of all time? Type your answer.
100 points
11. Thirteen years old (TEXT)
Which singer recorded "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" in 1958, at age 13? Type your answer.
150 points
12. Stille Nacht (TEXT)
"Silent Night" was first performed on Christmas Eve 1818 in which country? Type your answer.
150 points
13. Before it was Jingle Bells (TEXT)
"Jingle Bells" was first published in 1857 under a different title. What was it? Type your answer.
200 points
14. Snowman's secret (TEXT)
In "Frosty the Snowman," what object brings Frosty to life? Type your answer.
100 points
15. Feliz (TEXT)
Which Puerto Rican singer wrote and recorded "Feliz Navidad"? Type your answer.
150 points
16. Latin name (TEXT)
Which carol is known in Latin as "Adeste Fideles"? Type the English title.
150 points
17. Supergroup (TEXT)
Which charity supergroup recorded "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in 1984? Type your answer.
150 points
18. Good king, which feast? (TEXT)
"Good King Wenceslas" is set on the feast day of which saint, celebrated on 26 December? Type the saint's name.
200 points
19. Chestnuts (TEXT)
Which singer's 1946 recording of "The Christmas Song" is the classic version? Type your answer.
150 points
20. Unlikely duet (TEXT)
In 1977 Bing Crosby recorded "Little Drummer Boy" as a duet with which rock star? Type your answer.
200 points
21. War is over (TEXT)
Which former Beatle released "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" in 1971? Type your answer.
100 points
22. Silent Night... Literally! (VIDEO)
It's the Final Round dare, and it's time to bring the drama — without a single sound! 🎭 Your whole team has 30 seconds to mime your favorite Christmas carol using only exaggerated, theatrical gestures — no words, no humming, no singing allowed. At the very end, one designated teammate mouths the carol's title silently to camera. Think big, think bold, and make those elves proud!
500 points
How to run it
- Copy the template. Click "Copy this template in Goosechase" and log in or sign up. You get your own copy with every Mission on this page.
- Invite people with the join link. Share your join link so players can join from any web browser or mobile device.
- Play. Start the game. Players complete Missions to earn points, and the leaderboard shows who is winning.
