Ideas for Fun Christmas Quizzes That Will Excite Kids at Nurseries and Kindergartens

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

The fun Christmas season has arrived! Here, we’re introducing Christmas quizzes that kids can enjoy together.

From Santa’s secrets and the mysteries of his reindeer to wonderful stories about Christmas, the more you learn, the more you’ll find yourself saying, “Wow!” Explore the world of Christmas even more joyfully by thinking through the questions together at daycare or kindergarten! How about spending a delightful learning time with a variety of quizzes that spark children’s curiosity?

A collection of fun Christmas quiz ideas (21–30) that will liven up nurseries and kindergartens!

Who is handing out presents at Christmas?

Santa Claus
Easter Bunny
older brother

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Santa Claus

It’s Santa Claus—known for his red outfit and white beard—who delivers presents to children all over the world on Christmas night. Santa Claus comes to visit children while they’re sleeping.

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Why do we put a star at the very top of the Christmas tree?

Because it's sparkly and beautiful.
To brighten the Christmas night
Because it represents the star that guided everyone when Jesus was born.

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Because it represents the star that guided everyone when Jesus was born.

The star at the very top of the Christmas tree represents the Star of Bethlehem, which guided the wise men from the East when Jesus was born. That’s why a star is often placed on the top of a Christmas tree.

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Why do we decorate with Christmas wreaths?

To have Santa come
for protection against evil
For a charm to make more friends

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for protection against evil

It’s said that Christmas wreaths have three meanings, and one of them is protection against evil.

It also carries meanings such as eternal love and prayers for a bountiful harvest.

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Hane Keisuke

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What does “Merry Christmas” mean?

Have a wonderful Christmas!
Wake up soon!
Eat lots of sweets!

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Have a wonderful Christmas!

“Merry Christmas” means “Have a fun/joyful Christmas!” or “Have a wonderful Christmas!” in English. It’s commonly used as a Christmas greeting. It conveys the feeling of wishing someone to enjoy Christmas.

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Which one of these is a Christmas song?

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Jingle Bells
carp streamer

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Jingle Bells

“Jingle Bells” is a famous song that is often sung at Christmas all around the world. Its melody is perfect for the holiday season. Singing it puts you in a cheerful mood.

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Who brings presents on Christmas night?

New Year deity
Santa Claus
alien

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Santa Claus

On Christmas night, the one who delivers presents to children all around the world is Santa Claus. He’s known for his red outfit and white beard. He brings gifts to children while they’re asleep.

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