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Christmas Bible trivia questions for kids (with answers)

30 free questions on the Christmas story, at three age levels, each with the answer and the Bible reference. Print this page or read it from your phone.

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These questions come from our Christmas Bible game show and cover the prophecies, the angel messages, the nativity and the visitors who came to see Jesus. Each level has 10 questions. Tap Show answer to reveal the answer, the Bible reference and a short note you can read aloud.

The answer choices are listed in alphabetical order, so the position of the right answer gives nothing away. To print with the answers showing, use your browser's Print button; the answers are included automatically.

How to use them: split the class into two or three teams, take turns, and give 100 points per correct answer. Or tape one question to each layer of a pass-the-parcel gift (see Christmas Bible games for kids).

Ages 5–11 (Kids)

  1. What was the name of the angel who visited Mary?

    1. Daniel
    2. Gabriel
    3. Michael
    4. Samuel
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    Gabriel (Luke 1:26–27). God sent Gabriel with very good news.

  2. Where did Mary lay baby Jesus?

    1. In a basket
    2. In a golden crib
    3. In a manger
    4. In a tent
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    In a manger (Luke 2:7). A manger is a feeding box for animals.

  3. Why do Christians celebrate Christmas?

    1. Jesus, God's Son, was born
    2. To eat cake
    3. We get presents
    4. Winter begins
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    Jesus, God's Son, was born (Luke 2:11). “A Savior has been born to you.”

  4. In which town was Jesus born?

    1. Bethlehem
    2. Egypt
    3. Jerusalem
    4. Nazareth
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    Bethlehem (Luke 2:4–7). Just as the prophet Micah said long before.

  5. Who did the angels visit in the fields at night?

    1. Fishermen
    2. Kings
    3. Shepherds
    4. Soldiers
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    Shepherds (Luke 2:8–9). God shared the good news with ordinary workers first.

  6. What name did the angel tell Mary to give her baby?

    1. David
    2. Jesus
    3. John
    4. Joseph
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    Jesus (Luke 1:31). Jesus means “the LORD saves.”

  7. Why was baby Jesus laid in a manger?

    1. It was warmer
    2. Joseph built it
    3. Mary liked animals
    4. There was no room for them
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    There was no room for them (Luke 2:7). The King of the world was born in a humble place.

  8. The angel told the shepherds, “Do not be afraid.” Why?

    1. Angels are tiny
    2. He brought good news of great joy
    3. It was daytime
    4. The sheep were asleep
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    He brought good news of great joy (Luke 2:10). Jesus' birth is good news for everyone.

  9. Jesus is called Immanuel. What does Immanuel mean?

    1. Bright star
    2. God with us
    3. King of kings
    4. Little lamb
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    God with us (Matthew 1:23). At Christmas, God came to be with us.

  10. What did the angels praise God by saying?

    1. “Clap your hands!”
    2. “Glory to God in the highest!”
    3. “Let's all go home!”
    4. “Time for bed!”
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    “Glory to God in the highest!” (Luke 2:13–14). A huge choir of angels filled the sky.

Ages 11–14 (Preteens)

  1. Where was Mary living when Gabriel visited her?

    1. Bethlehem
    2. Capernaum
    3. Jerusalem
    4. Nazareth in Galilee
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    Nazareth in Galilee (Luke 1:26–27). A small, ordinary town.

  2. Which Roman emperor ordered the census?

    1. Caesar Augustus
    2. Julius Caesar
    3. Nero
    4. Tiberius
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    Caesar Augustus (Luke 2:1). God used a pagan emperor's order to fulfill His plan.

  3. Mary's song begins, “My soul magnifies the Lord.” What is she doing?

    1. Asking for wealth
    2. Complaining
    3. Praising God for His mercy
    4. Praying for revenge
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    Praising God for His mercy (Luke 1:46–55). It's called the Magnificat.

  4. Which prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?

    1. Daniel
    2. Isaiah
    3. Jeremiah
    4. Micah
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    Micah (Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:5–6). Herod's advisors quoted Micah to the wise men.

  5. What were the shepherds doing when the angel appeared?

    1. Eating dinner
    2. Shearing sheep at noon
    3. Sleeping in town
    4. Watching their flocks at night
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    Watching their flocks at night (Luke 2:8). An ordinary night shift became extraordinary.

  6. Before visiting Mary, Gabriel appeared to which priest in the temple?

    1. Caiaphas
    2. Eli
    3. Simeon
    4. Zechariah
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    Zechariah (Luke 1:11–13). He announced the birth of John the Baptist.

  7. Why did Joseph go to Bethlehem in particular?

    1. He owned land there
    2. He was from David's family line
    3. It was closest
    4. Mary's family lived there
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    He was from David's family line (Luke 2:3–4). Bethlehem was the city of David.

  8. Why does it matter that angels told shepherds first?

    1. God brings good news to humble people
    2. Shepherds were priests
    3. Shepherds were rich
    4. They asked for it
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    God brings good news to humble people (Luke 2:8–20). The gospel isn't just for the important and powerful.

  9. Isaiah 7:14 said a virgin would bear a son and call Him what?

    1. Elijah
    2. Immanuel
    3. Messiah
    4. Solomon
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    Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23). Immanuel means “God with us.”

  10. How did King Herod react to the wise men's news?

    1. He bowed down
    2. He ignored it
    3. He was overjoyed
    4. He was troubled
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    He was troubled (Matthew 2:3). He saw a rival king, not a Savior.

Ages 14–18 (Teens)

  1. Gabriel's news to Zechariah echoes which earlier couple who had a child in old age?

    1. Abraham and Sarah
    2. Adam and Eve
    3. Boaz and Ruth
    4. David and Bathsheba
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    Abraham and Sarah (Luke 1:7, 18; Genesis 18:11). God keeps doing the impossible.

  2. Luke names which governor of Syria during the census?

    1. Felix
    2. Festus
    3. Pilate
    4. Quirinius
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    Quirinius (Luke 2:2). Luke ties the birth to named officials.

  3. John 1:14 says the Word “dwelt” among us — literally “tabernacled.” What does that echo?

    1. God's presence in the tabernacle
    2. Noah's ark
    3. Solomon's palace
    4. The tower of Babel
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    God's presence in the tabernacle (John 1:14; Exodus 40:34). God's glory came to live among His people again.

  4. Micah 5:2 calls Bethlehem small among the clans of which tribe?

    1. Benjamin
    2. Ephraim
    3. Judah
    4. Levi
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    Judah (Micah 5:2). From tiny Bethlehem would come a ruler “whose origins are from of old.”

  5. The magi came “from the east.” Where are they commonly thought to be from?

    1. Egypt
    2. Greece
    3. Persia or Babylon
    4. Rome
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    Persia or Babylon (Matthew 2:1). Regions known for court astronomers and wise men.

  6. Gabriel said Jesus would receive “the throne of His father David.” Which covenant does this fulfill?

    1. The covenant at Sinai
    2. The covenant with Adam
    3. The covenant with David
    4. The covenant with Noah
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    The covenant with David (Luke 1:32–33; 2 Samuel 7:12–16). An everlasting King from David's line.

  7. Mary and Joseph offered two doves or pigeons at the temple. What does that reveal?

    1. They were Gentiles
    2. They were poor
    3. They were priests
    4. They were wealthy
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    They were poor (Luke 2:24; Leviticus 12:8). Birds were the offering for families who couldn't afford a lamb.

  8. Shepherds were lowly and the magi were Gentiles. What does that show about Jesus' mission?

    1. Good news for the lowly and the nations
    2. Only for Jewish leaders
    3. Only for the rich
    4. Only for the wise
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    Good news for the lowly and the nations (Luke 2:10; Matthew 2:1–11). Both lowly outsiders and foreigners were invited in.

  9. What does the name Bethlehem mean?

    1. City of kings
    2. House of God
    3. House of bread
    4. Place of peace
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    House of bread (Micah 5:2; John 6:35). Beit Lechem: the Bread of Life born in the house of bread. Bethel = house of God.

  10. The gifts are often given meaning. Which is linked to burial?

    1. Frankincense
    2. Gold
    3. Myrrh
    4. Silver
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    Myrrh (Matthew 2:11; John 19:39). Gold for a King, frankincense for worship, myrrh for His death.

Want the full game show?

These 30 questions are from the full Bible Showdown: The Christmas Story, which has 25 questions per level plus a Final Round (78 in all), automatic scoring for 2–4 teams, a timer, and a PowerPoint version.

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A click-to-play Bible game show covering the prophecies, the angel messages and the nativity. Kids, preteens and teens each get their own 25 questions plus a Final Round, all with Bible references. Plays in any web browser with automatic scoring, or as a PowerPoint, with printable cards for classes without a screen.

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