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Christmas Bible Trivia: 30 Questions & Answers

Test what the Bible says about the birth of Jesus with a free 20-question Christmas quiz, instant answers, and exact Scripture references.

From Gabriel’s announcement to the temple

A Christmas quiz based on Scripture—not holiday guesswork.

  • 30 Bible questions
  • 20 per round
  • Matthew + Luke
  • Answers + references

Bible Trivia About Christmas

How closely have you read the biblical Christmas story?

This Christmas Bible quiz draws 20 questions from a focused 30-question bank. It covers the angelic announcements, Mary and Joseph, Bethlehem, the shepherds, the wise men, Herod, and Jesus’ presentation at the temple. Every answer includes a chapter and verse from Matthew or Luke.

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How the Christmas Bible quiz works

Start the game, choose WEB or KJV, and select Easy, Medium, Hard, or Mixed. Each question has four different choices and one correct answer. A round ends after 20 questions without repeats.

  1. 1

    Choose WEB or KJV

    Read the Christmas passages in modern or traditional Bible wording.

  2. 2

    Set the difficulty

    Choose one level or use Mixed for a balanced family challenge.

  3. 3

    Answer 20 questions

    Select A, B, C, or D and receive feedback immediately.

  4. 4

    Check the Christmas story

    Use the revealed reference to read the answer in Matthew or Luke.

What the Christmas Bible trivia covers

The question bank follows Matthew 1–2 and Luke 1–2. It includes the events leading up to Jesus’ birth, the nativity accounts, the visitors who came to see him, the flight to Egypt, and the witnesses at the temple.

Angelic Announcements

Gabriel, Mary, Joseph, Zechariah, Elizabeth, and the promised children.

Matthew 1 · Luke 1

Bethlehem & the Birth

The census, journey, birthplace, manger, and the City of David.

Luke 2

Shepherds & Angels

The good news, the sign, the heavenly host, and the shepherds’ visit.

Luke 2

Wise Men & Herod

The star, gifts, Herod’s response, and the flight to Egypt.

Matthew 2

Temple Witnesses

Jesus’ naming, Simeon, Anna, and the family’s temple visit.

Luke 2

Christmas trivia for kids, adults, and close readers

Mixed mode follows the same 30% easy, 50% medium, and 20% hard balance used across the complete 30-question Christmas bank.

6 easy10 medium4 hard
  • Four clear choicesEvery option is distinct and fits the question.
  • One biblical answerNo two choices are equally supported by the passage.
  • No round repeatsEach selected question appears once.
  • Exact referencesEvery answer points to Matthew or Luke.

20 Christmas Bible trivia questions and answers

Try this 20-question preview from the current Christmas question bank. It matches a Mixed round with 6 easy, 10 medium, and 4 hard questions. Open each answer to see an explanation and the exact passage.

Easy level

Easy Christmas Bible questions

Familiar people, places, and events from the birth of Jesus.

ChristmasEasy

1. Who was the mother of Jesus?

  1. Mary
  2. Martha
  3. Elizabeth
  4. Anna
Show answer and explanation

Answer A: Mary

Why: Matthew 1:18 identifies Mary as the person or group described.

Reference: Matthew 1:18

ChristmasEasy

2. In which town was Jesus born?

  1. Nazareth
  2. Bethlehem
  3. Jerusalem
  4. Capernaum
Show answer and explanation

Answer B: Bethlehem

Why: Luke 2:4 records the relevant detail: Bethlehem.

Reference: Luke 2:4

ChristmasEasy

3. Who was Mary pledged to marry?

  1. Simeon
  2. Herod
  3. Joseph
  4. Zechariah
Show answer and explanation

Answer C: Joseph

Why: Luke 1:27 identifies Joseph as the person or group described.

Reference: Luke 1:27

ChristmasEasy

4. Where was the newborn Jesus laid?

  1. A basket
  2. A palace bed
  3. An altar
  4. A manger
Show answer and explanation

Answer D: A manger

Why: Luke 2:7 records the relevant detail: A manger.

Reference: Luke 2:7

ChristmasEasy

5. Who visited Jesus after following a star?

  1. Wise men
  2. Roman soldiers
  3. Fishermen
  4. Priests from Jerusalem
Show answer and explanation

Answer A: Wise men

Why: Matthew 2:1 identifies Wise men as the person or group described.

Reference: Matthew 2:1

ChristmasEasy

6. Who announced good news to the shepherds?

  1. A king
  2. An angel
  3. A priest
  4. A prophet from Egypt
Show answer and explanation

Answer B: An angel

Why: Luke 2:9 identifies An angel as the person or group described.

Reference: Luke 2:9

Medium level

Medium Christmas Bible questions

Names, messages, journeys, and details from Matthew and Luke.

ChristmasMedium

7. By whom was Mary found to be pregnant?

  1. Gabriel
  2. A heavenly host
  3. Joseph
  4. The Holy Spirit
Show answer and explanation

Answer D: The Holy Spirit

Why: Matthew 1:18 records the relevant detail: The Holy Spirit.

Reference: Matthew 1:18

ChristmasMedium

8. What name was Joseph told to give Mary's son?

  1. John
  2. Jesus
  3. Emmanuel
  4. David
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Answer B: Jesus

Why: Matthew 1:21 records the relevant detail: Jesus.

Reference: Matthew 1:21

ChristmasMedium

9. What does the name Emmanuel mean?

  1. Prince of peace
  2. The Lord saves
  3. God with us
  4. Son of David
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Answer C: God with us

Why: Matthew 1:23 records the relevant detail: God with us.

Reference: Matthew 1:23

ChristmasMedium

10. Which three gifts did the wise men present?

  1. Silver, oil, and wine
  2. Gold, spices, and linen
  3. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
  4. Bread, incense, and gold
Show answer and explanation

Answer C: Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

Why: Matthew 2:11 records the relevant detail: Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Reference: Matthew 2:11

ChristmasMedium

11. Which king was troubled by news of Jesus' birth?

  1. Caesar Augustus
  2. Agrippa
  3. Pilate
  4. Herod
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Answer D: Herod

Why: Matthew 2:3 identifies Herod as the person or group described.

Reference: Matthew 2:3

ChristmasMedium

12. To which country did Joseph take Mary and Jesus for safety?

  1. Egypt
  2. Edom
  3. Greece
  4. Syria
Show answer and explanation

Answer A: Egypt

Why: Matthew 2:14 records the relevant detail: Egypt.

Reference: Matthew 2:14

ChristmasMedium

13. According to Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth, which Roman emperor issued the decree that the world should be registered?

  1. Pontius Pilate
  2. Caesar Augustus
  3. Quirinius
  4. King Herod
Show answer and explanation

Answer B: Caesar Augustus

Why: Luke 2:1 records the relevant detail: Caesar Augustus.

Reference: Luke 2:1

ChristmasMedium

14. Joseph went to Bethlehem because he belonged to whose family line?

  1. Benjamin's
  2. Aaron's
  3. David's
  4. Moses'
Show answer and explanation

Answer C: David's

Why: Luke 2:4 records the relevant detail: David's.

Reference: Luke 2:4

ChristmasMedium

15. Which angel was sent to Mary?

  1. Michael
  2. Raphael
  3. Uriel
  4. Gabriel
Show answer and explanation

Answer D: Gabriel

Why: Luke 1:26 records the relevant detail: Gabriel.

Reference: Luke 1:26

ChristmasMedium

16. Which relative of Mary was also expecting a child?

  1. Elizabeth
  2. Anna
  3. Salome
  4. Martha
Show answer and explanation

Answer A: Elizabeth

Why: Luke 1:36 identifies Elizabeth as the person or group described.

Reference: Luke 1:36

Hard level

Hard Christmas Bible questions

Temple witnesses and precise details for close readers.

ChristmasHard

17. Who was governing Syria when the census took place?

  1. Felix
  2. Festus
  3. Quirinius (Cyrenius)
  4. Gallio
Show answer and explanation

Answer C: Quirinius (Cyrenius)

Why: Luke 2:2 identifies Quirinius (Cyrenius) as the person or group described.

Reference: Luke 2:2

ChristmasHard

18. Who took Jesus in his arms and praised God in the temple?

  1. Nicodemus
  2. Zechariah
  3. Joseph
  4. Simeon
Show answer and explanation

Answer D: Simeon

Why: Luke 2:28 identifies Simeon as the person or group described.

Reference: Luke 2:28

ChristmasHard

19. Which prophetess spoke about Jesus to those awaiting redemption?

  1. Anna
  2. Miriam
  3. Deborah
  4. Elizabeth
Show answer and explanation

Answer A: Anna

Why: Luke 2:36 identifies Anna as the person or group described.

Reference: Luke 2:36

ChristmasHard

20. How old was Jesus when he was circumcised and named?

  1. Twelve days
  2. Eight days
  3. Seven days
  4. Forty days
Show answer and explanation

Answer B: Eight days

Why: Luke 2:21 records the relevant detail: Eight days.

Reference: Luke 2:21

Two Bible translations

Take the Christmas Bible quiz in WEB or KJV

WEB

Clear, modern English

Contemporary wording makes the nativity accounts approachable for families.

KJV

Classic Christmas wording

Traditional phrasing preserves language familiar from church readings.

Both versions test the same biblical fact and keep the answer meaning, option order, correct choice, and reference aligned.

A religious Christmas trivia game for families and churches

Use a 20-question round at a Sunday school class, family gathering, youth group, Bible study, Advent activity, or church Christmas party. Divide into teams, reveal the reference after each answer, and let the passage begin a conversation.

Family ChristmasMix familiar and detailed nativity questions.
Sunday schoolChoose a level that fits the class.
Church partiesPlay in teams with one shared screen.
Advent studyRead the passage after every answer.

Christmas Bible quiz FAQ

How many questions are in the Christmas Bible quiz?

The Christmas question bank contains 30 carefully selected questions. Each round selects 20 without repeats.

Which Bible passages does the Christmas trivia cover?

The questions are based on Matthew chapters 1–2 and Luke chapters 1–2, including events surrounding the birth of Jesus and his presentation at the temple.

Does the Bible say that three wise men visited Jesus?

No number is given. Matthew 2 mentions wise men and names three gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—but does not say there were three visitors.

Are the Christmas Bible questions suitable for kids and adults?

Yes. Choose Easy, Medium, Hard, or Mixed. Mixed mode combines familiar nativity facts with more detailed questions for a varied group.

Does every question include an answer and Bible reference?

Yes. After you answer, the quiz reveals the correct choice and the supporting chapter and verse.

Can I play the Christmas Bible trivia game in WEB or KJV?

Yes. Both versions keep the same tested fact, answer meaning, option order, and Scripture reference.

Can I use this Christmas Bible quiz for a church party?

Yes. A 20-question round works well for Sunday school, family gatherings, youth groups, Bible studies, and church Christmas events.

Is the biblical Christmas quiz free?

Yes. It is free to play in your browser, and no account or sign-up is required.

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How our quiz questions are reviewed

Scripture-first questions with a clear source trail

Prepared byBibleGamesHub editorial teamLast reviewedAugust 23, 2026VersionsWEB and KJV

Each passage-based answer is checked against the displayed Bible reference. WEB and KJV wording is reviewed separately, while book-order questions state the 66-book Protestant canon used by the game. Questions with more than one defensible answer are rewritten or removed before publication.

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