30 Christmas pub quiz questions for all the family, including our very Yorkshire Christmas round

The Yorkshire Evening Post Christmas Quiz is here to settle the age-old family debates. Whether you're a film buff, a mince pie connoisseur, or a local history expert, we’ve got thirty questions to challenge even the brightest stars in the Broad Acres.

We’ve covered the magic of Hollywood and the nostalgia of classic carols, but we’ve also dedicated a special section to our home turf—from the streets of Sheffield to the Dales of North Yorkshire.

So, grab a pen, gather the family, and let’s find out who truly deserves the biggest slice of Wensleydale this year.

No Googling allowed—remember, we’re in Yorkshire, where we play fair and play to win!

30 seasonal pub quiz questions for all the family this Christmas

Round 1: Festive Film & TV

1. In the movie Elf, what are the four main food groups for elves?
2. Which actor played the Grinch in the 2000 live-action film How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
3. In Home Alone, where are the McCallister family going on holiday when they leave Kevin behind?
4. What is the name of the reindeer that has a glowing red nose?
5. In The Snowman, what does the boy give the Snowman for a nose?
6. Which festive rom-com features a character famously holding up cue cards to profess his love at a doorstep?
7. In The Vicar of Dibley, what does Geraldine Granger famously have to eat several of in one afternoon?
8. What is the name of the Grinch’s loyal dog?

Round 2: Food & Traditions

1. Which fruit is traditionally found in the toe of a Christmas stocking?
2. Which plant, known for its white berries, is a traditional spot for a festive kiss?
3. What did my true love give to me on the fifth day of Christmas?
4. If you are born on Christmas Day, what is your star sign?
5. Which sauce is traditionally served with turkey—Bread sauce or Cranberry sauce?
6. In which country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree originate?
7. What "pudding" is mentioned in the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"?
8. Which spirit is traditionally poured over a Christmas pudding and set alight?

Round 3: General Knowledge & Music

1. Who wrote the book A Christmas Carol?
2. Which iconic soda company has used Santa Claus in its advertising since the 1930s?
3. ‘Fairytale of New York’ was a hit for which band (featuring Kirsty MacColl)?
4. In the Bible, which city was Jesus born in?
5. What is the best-selling Christmas single of all time worldwide?
6. How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?
7. Which monarch delivered the first-ever Royal Christmas Message in 1932?
8. In the song "Frosty the Snowman," what made Frosty come to life?

Round 4: A Very Yorkshire Christmas

1. Which famous Yorkshire-born actor, known for Star Trek and X-Men, often reads "The Night Before Christmas" for charity events?
2. Which Yorkshire town is famous for its "Victorian Christmas Market" held annually at the end of November?
3. Yorkshire Curd Tart is a local favourite, but which dairy product is traditionally eaten with fruitcake in Yorkshire at Christmas?
4. The famous Christmas carol "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" was written by Nahum Tate, but the most popular tune used for it is named after which Yorkshire city?
5. In the 1970s and 80s, which legendary Yorkshire-based vet’s stories (like All Creatures Great and Small) were a staple of Christmas TV?
6. If you are "fettling" the house for Christmas in Yorkshire, what are you doing?

Christmas Quiz Answers

No peeking before everyone has finished the quiz - but the answers to the questions are as follows

Round 1: Festive Film & TV

1. The Four Food Groups: Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.
2. The Grinch: Jim Carrey.
3. The Holiday Destination: Paris.
4. The Reindeer: Rudolph.
5. The Snowman's Nose: A tangerine (or an orange).
6. The Movie with Cue Cards: Love Actually.
7. The Vicar’s Meal: Christmas Dinners (She eats four of them in one day!).
8. The Grinch's Dog: Max.

Round 2: Food & Traditions

1. Stocking Fruit: An orange or a satsuma.
2. The Kissing Plant: Mistletoe.
3. The Fifth Day Gift: Five Gold Rings.
4. Christmas Star Sign: Capricorn.
5. The Turkey Sauce: Cranberry sauce.
6. Origin of the Tree: Germany.
7. The "We Wish You" Pudding: Figgy Pudding.
8. The Flaming Spirit: Brandy.

Round 3: General Knowledge & Music

1. The Author: Charles Dickens.
2. The Soda Company: Coca-Cola.
3. The Band: The Pogues.
4. City of Birth: Bethlehem.
5. Best-Selling Single: ‘White Christmas’ by Bing Crosby.
6. Snowflake Points: Six.
7. The First Royal Message: King George V.
8. What brought Frosty to life? An old silk hat.

Round 4: A Very Yorkshire Christmas

1. The Yorkshire Actor: Sir Patrick Stewart.
2. The Victorian Market Town: Otley (or Grassington).
3. The Dairy Product: Wensleydale Cheese (It is a Yorkshire law to eat it with Christmas cake!).
4. The Carol Tune: Sheffield (The tune "Cranbrook" is the famous local version).
5. The Legendary Vet: James Herriot.
6. "Fettling": Tidying up, cleaning, or getting things in order.

We gave a tie on our hands in our household - help!

In the event of a tie, thankfully, we have also included some tie-breaker questions to help crown a victor this festive season.

These are the closest-guess questions; if two or more people have the same score, the person whose guess is nearest to the actual answer wins.

1. According to the song ‘The 12 Days of Christmas,’ how many gifts are given in total across all 12 days?
2. In 2009, IKEA created the world's largest gingerbread man. To the nearest kilogram, how much did it weigh?
3. How many "la"s are in the song "Deck the Halls"?

Tie-breaker answers

1. Total Gifts in 12 Days: 364.
2. Gingerbread Weight: 651 kg.
3. Total "la"s in Deck the Halls: 96.

Looking for a last minute, Yorkshire themed gift for the Loiner in your life this year? Take a look at our suggestions for some proper local items to help with the stocking filling this Christmas.