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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 in Mixed mode
  • Matthew + Luke
  • Answers + references

Bible Trivia About Christmas

How closely have you read the biblical Christmas story?

In Mixed mode, 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.

For the end of the Gospel story, explore these biblical Easter trivia questions about Jesus’ burial, empty tomb, and resurrection appearances.

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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. Mixed contains 20 questions; a single-difficulty round contains up to 20, depending on the available pool. No question repeats within a round.

  1. 1

    Choose WEB or KJV

    Choose WEB or KJV wording for verse excerpts and completion questions.

  2. 2

    Set the difficulty

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

  3. 3

    Answer the round’s questions

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

  4. 4

    Check the Christmas story

    Use the reference to read the supporting passage 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

Messages to Zechariah, Mary, and Joseph, along with 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 angel’s good news, the sign of the baby in a manger, and the shepherds going to Bethlehem.

Luke 2

Wise Men & Herod

The visitors from the east, their gifts, Herod’s response, and the flight to Egypt.

Matthew 2

Naming & Temple Visit

Jesus’ naming at eight days old, followed by the temple presentation, Simeon, and Anna.

Luke 2

Christmas trivia for kids, adults, and close readers

Mixed mode aims for 6 Easy, 10 Medium, and 4 Hard questions. Later rounds prioritize questions you have not played, so the balance can change.

6 easy10 medium4 hard
  • Four clear choicesAnswer choices are reviewed for clear differences and relevant distractors.
  • One biblical answerEach question is checked for one best-supported answer.
  • 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 contains 6 easy, 10 medium, and 4 hard questions. Open each question to see the answer, an explanation, and the supporting reference.

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
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Answer A: Mary

Why: Matthew names Mary as Jesus’ mother and says her pregnancy was from the Holy Spirit.

Reference: Matthew 1:18

ChristmasEasy

2. To which town did Joseph travel with Mary before Jesus was born?

  1. Nazareth
  2. Bethlehem
  3. Jerusalem
  4. Capernaum
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Answer B: Bethlehem

Why: Joseph went from Nazareth to Bethlehem with Mary, who was pregnant. Luke connects the journey with Joseph’s descent from David. See Luke 2:4–5.

Reference: Luke 2:4–5

ChristmasEasy

3. Who was Mary pledged to marry?

  1. Simeon
  2. Herod
  3. Joseph
  4. Zechariah
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Answer C: Joseph

Why: Luke introduces Mary as pledged to marry Joseph, who belongs to the house of David.

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
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Answer D: A manger

Why: Mary wraps her newborn son in cloths and lays him in a manger, a feeding trough.

Reference: Luke 2:7

ChristmasEasy

5. Who came from the east to Jerusalem after Jesus was born?

  1. Wise men
  2. Roman soldiers
  3. Fishermen
  4. Priests from Jerusalem
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Answer A: Wise men

Why: Matthew describes wise men arriving in Jerusalem from the east after Jesus’ birth; he does not give their number.

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
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Answer B: An angel

Why: The angel told the frightened shepherds that a Savior, Christ the Lord, had been born in David’s city. See Luke 2:9–11.

Reference: Luke 2:9–11

Medium level

Medium Christmas Bible questions

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

ChristmasMedium

7. According to Matthew 1:18, through whom was Mary’s child conceived?

  1. Gabriel
  2. A heavenly host
  3. Joseph
  4. The Holy Spirit
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Answer D: The Holy Spirit

Why: Matthew attributes Mary’s pregnancy to the Holy Spirit, before she and Joseph came together.

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: The angel tells Joseph to name the child Jesus because he will save his people from their sins.

Reference: Matthew 1:21

ChristmasMedium

9. What does the name Immanuel 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: The name means God with us. The WEB spells it Immanuel; the KJV spells it Emmanuel. See Matthew 1:23.

Reference: Matthew 1:23

ChristmasMedium

10. Which three kinds of 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
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Answer C: Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

Why: The verse lists gold, frankincense, and myrrh. This question counts the kinds of gifts, not the number of wise men. See Matthew 2:11.

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: Herod is troubled when he hears the wise men asking about the newborn king. Matthew adds that Jerusalem is troubled with him.

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
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Answer A: Egypt

Why: An angel warned Joseph in a dream that Herod would seek to kill the child. Joseph took Jesus and his mother to Egypt by night. See Matthew 2:13–14.

Reference: Matthew 2:13–14

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
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Answer B: Caesar Augustus

Why: Luke identifies Caesar Augustus as the emperor who issued the registration decree.

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’
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Answer C: David’s

Why: Luke links Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem with his descent from David.

Reference: Luke 2:4

ChristmasMedium

15. Which angel was sent to Mary?

  1. Michael
  2. Raphael
  3. Uriel
  4. Gabriel
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Answer D: Gabriel

Why: God sent Gabriel to Mary in Nazareth. See Luke 1:26–27.

Reference: Luke 1:26–27

ChristmasMedium

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

  1. Elizabeth
  2. Anna
  3. Salome
  4. Martha
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Answer A: Elizabeth

Why: Gabriel tells Mary that her relative Elizabeth is in the sixth month of pregnancy despite her old age.

Reference: Luke 1:36

Hard level

Hard Christmas Bible questions

Temple witnesses and precise details for close readers.

ChristmasHard

17. Who was governor of Syria at the time described in Luke 2:2?

  1. Felix
  2. Festus
  3. Quirinius
  4. Gallio
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Answer C: Quirinius

Why: The KJV spells this name “Cyrenius”; Quirinius is the standard modern English spelling. See Luke 2:2.

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
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Answer D: Simeon

Why: Simeon came into the temple, took Jesus into his arms, and blessed God. See Luke 2:25–28.

Reference: Luke 2:25–28

ChristmasHard

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

  1. Anna
  2. Miriam
  3. Deborah
  4. Elizabeth
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Answer A: Anna

Why: Anna gives thanks to God and speaks about Jesus to people awaiting redemption in Jerusalem.

Reference: Luke 2:36–38

ChristmasHard

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

  1. Twelve days
  2. Eight days
  3. Seven days
  4. Forty days
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Answer B: Eight days

Why: Luke places Jesus’ circumcision and naming on the eighth day. His name had already been given by the angel.

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.

Switching versions changes the wording, not the fact being tested, the correct option, or the supporting reference.

Christmas Bible trivia for families and churches

Use a 20-question Mixed round with 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 game contains 30 questions, and this page includes 20 samples with answers. Mixed mode draws 20 questions without repeats. Easy has 9 questions, Medium has 15, and Hard has 6, so those rounds are shorter.

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 2:11 names three kinds of gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—but does not say there were three visitors.

Are the Christmas Bible questions suitable for kids and adults?

The difficulty controls let you choose Easy, Medium, Hard, or Mixed. Mixed 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. Switching versions changes the wording, not which option is correct or which passage supports it.

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

Yes. A 20-question Mixed 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.

Matthew and Luke

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How our quiz questions are reviewed

Questions reviewed against their biblical sources

Prepared byBibleGamesHub editorial teamLast reviewedAugust 23, 2026VersionsWEB and KJV

Passage-based answers are checked against the cited Bible text. WEB and KJV wording is reviewed separately, and book-order questions identify the 66-book Protestant canon used by the quiz. We flag questions for revision or removal when the cited source supports more than one reasonable answer.

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