Christmas is a time to celebrate with family, enjoy good food, and reflect on the birth of Jesus. One way to bring people together is through a Christmas Bible trivia quiz. This fun game helps you learn more about the Bible stories related to Christmas. Here are 50 simple, engaging trivia questions that are perfect for all ages.
Christmas Bible Trivia
1. Who was Jesus’ mother?
- Answer: Mary
2. Where was Jesus born?
- Answer: Bethlehem
3. Who was Jesus’ earthly father?
- Answer: Joseph
4. What did the wise men follow to find Jesus?
- Answer: A star
5. How many wise men visited Jesus?
- Answer: Three
6. What gifts did the wise men bring?
- Answer: Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
7. Who announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds?
- Answer: An angel
8. Which angel visited Mary to tell her about Jesus?
- Answer: Gabriel
9. Where did Joseph and Mary go when there was no room at the inn?
- Answer: A stable
10. What did the angels say to the shepherds?
- Answer: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”
11. Who was the Roman emperor when Jesus was born?
- Answer: Caesar Augustus
12. What animal did Mary ride to Bethlehem?
- Answer: The Bible does not specify
13. What were the shepherds doing when the angel appeared?
- Answer: Watching their flocks
14. What city did Mary and Joseph live in before Jesus was born?
- Answer: Nazareth
15. What king wanted to kill baby Jesus?
- Answer: King Herod
16. Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah in the temple?
- Answer: Simeon
17. Which prophetess also praised Jesus in the temple?
- Answer: Anna
18. Where did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to protect them from Herod?
- Answer: Egypt
19. What is Jesus also known as in the Christmas story?
- Answer: Immanuel (meaning “God with us”)
20. How did the wise men find out not to return to Herod?
- Answer: They were warned in a dream
21. What does the name ‘Jesus’ mean?
- Answer: Savior
22. How many books are in the New Testament?
- Answer: 27
23. Who wrote most of the books in the New Testament?
- Answer: Paul
24. Which book of the Bible tells the story of Jesus’ birth?
- Answer: The Gospels (specifically Matthew and Luke)
25. What does “Bethlehem” mean?
- Answer: House of Bread
26. What season does Christmas celebrate?
- Answer: The birth of Jesus
27. How did Mary respond to the angel’s message?
- Answer: “I am the Lord’s servant”
28. What did the shepherds do after visiting Jesus?
- Answer: Spread the word about Him
29. Which book prophesied Jesus would be born in Bethlehem?
- Answer: Micah
30. What animal is often pictured near Jesus in the stable?
- Answer: A donkey
31. Who was Jesus’ cousin?
- Answer: John the Baptist
32. What festival did Joseph and Mary celebrate in Jerusalem with young Jesus?
- Answer: Passover
33. What did Mary wrap Jesus in after His birth?
- Answer: Swaddling clothes
34. What holiday do Christians celebrate on December 25th?
- Answer: Christmas, celebrating Jesus’ birth
35. Where in the Bible does it mention the star the wise men followed?
- Answer: Matthew 2:2
36. What was Joseph’s profession?
- Answer: Carpenter
37. Who did Mary visit after hearing about her pregnancy?
- Answer: Elizabeth
38. What book says Jesus is the “Light of the World”?
- Answer: John
39. What did the angel tell Joseph in a dream?
- Answer: To take Mary as his wife
40. What language was the New Testament first written in?
- Answer: Greek
41. What is the main message of Christmas?
- Answer: God’s love and the birth of Jesus
42. What did Mary and Joseph offer at the temple?
- Answer: Two doves or pigeons
43. Who foretold that a virgin would give birth?
- Answer: Isaiah
44. How did people travel to register for the census?
- Answer: On foot or by donkey
45. What was the purpose of Jesus’ birth?
- Answer: To save humanity
46. What angel first appeared to the shepherds?
- Answer: The angel is unnamed
47. Why was Bethlehem significant?
- Answer: It was the city of David
48. Which gospel focuses on the shepherds in the Christmas story?
- Answer: Luke
49. What does “Immanuel” mean?
- Answer: God with us
50. Why is Jesus called the “Prince of Peace”?
- Answer: He brings peace between God and people
Final Words
Christmas Bible trivia is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season. These questions bring us closer to the story of Jesus’ birth, allowing us to remember the reason for the season. Enjoy this quiz with your family and friends, and let it inspire you to reflect on the joy and hope of Christmas.
