Christmas Bible Trivia

Christmas Bible questions with answers

Questions about the birth of Jesus, each with the verse that answers it.

1. ▸In which town was Jesus born?

   Bethlehem

   Matthew 2:1 — Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

2. ▸What did the wise men follow until it stood over where the young child was?

   A star

   Matthew 2:9 — They, having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them until it came and stood over where the young child was.

3. ▸What gifts did the wise men bring to Jesus?

   Gold, frankincense and myrrh

   Matthew 2:11 — They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

4. ▸Where did Joseph take Mary and the young child to escape Herod?

   Egypt

   Matthew 2:14 — He arose and took the young child and his mother by night and departed into Egypt,

5. ▸Which Caesar sent out a decree that all the world should be enrolled?

   Caesar Augustus

   Luke 2:1 — Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.

6. ▸What was the name of John the Baptist’s father?

   Zacharias

   Luke 1:13 — But the angel said to him, “Don’t be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard. Your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.

7. ▸Which prophetess, a widow of great age, gave thanks when she saw the baby Jesus in the temple?

   Anna

   Luke 2:36–38 — There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity, and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions night and day. Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.

8. ▸Where did Mary lay baby Jesus because there was no room in the inn?

   A manger (feeding trough)

   Luke 2:7 — She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.

How to play

1. Tap an answer, or press 1 to 4 on a keyboard.
2. Read the verse that opens under the question. It shows whether you were right and where the answer comes from.
3. After 10 questions you get your score and a list of the questions you missed, each with its verse.
4. Play again for a new set. Questions you have already seen come back only after the rest have been played.

Christmas Bible trivia FAQ

Where in the Bible is the Christmas story?

Matthew 1–2 and Luke 1–2 tell the birth of Jesus. Matthew follows Joseph and the wise men; Luke follows Mary, the shepherds and the angels.

How many wise men were there?

The Bible does not say. Matthew 2:11 lists three gifts, gold, frankincense and myrrh, which is why many people picture three wise men.

Is this Christmas quiz good for a party or a church event?

Yes. Put it on a screen and play as a group, or let each person play on their phone and compare scores at the end of a round.

Are there Christmas questions for kids?

Yes. Many of the Christmas questions are easy, and the kids page mixes some of them in with other well-known Bible stories.