No snow or fireplaces here in Australia but we have sunshine, shorts, and flip-flops!
Trivia Night is a very common social quiz-style knowledge event in Australia, often held in schools, communities, companies, or fundraising events, especially around Christmas.
People and friends gather together in teams, usually by table, and answer a series of fun knowledge questions. In the end, the team with the highest score wins.
Best Australian Xmas Trivia
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What season does Christmas fall in Australia? | Summer |
| 2 | What date is Christmas Day celebrated in Australia? | 25 December |
| 3 | What is the traditional Australian Christmas seafood dish many families eat? | Prawns |
| 4 | Which Australian city is famous for the Carols by Candlelight event at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl? | Melbourne |
| 5 | What meat is commonly cooked on an Australian Christmas BBQ? | Sausages |
| 6 | Which Australian animal is sometimes jokingly called Santa’s Aussie helper? | Kangaroo |
| 7 | What colour are Santa’s traditional clothes? | Red |
| 8 | What sweet dessert is popular at Australian Christmas lunches? | Pavlova |
| 9 | Which Australian state is famous for giant Christmas beetles? | Queensland |
| 10 | What drink is commonly enjoyed cold at Australian Christmas lunches? | Beer |
| 11 | Which fruit is commonly eaten at Australian Christmas gatherings? | Mango |
| 12 | What is Boxing Day celebrated on? | 26 December |
| 13 | Which major yacht race starts on Boxing Day in Australia? | Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race |
| 14 | Which Australian city hosts a famous Christmas pageant? | Adelaide |
| 15 | What festive songs are commonly sung at Christmas events? | Christmas carols |
| 16 | What seafood is especially expensive around Christmas in Australia? | Prawns |
| 17 | Which famous Australian beach often appears crowded on Christmas Day? | Bondi Beach |
| 18 | What colour are mistletoe berries usually shown as? | White |
| 19 | What is the traditional Christmas plant people kiss under? | Mistletoe |
| 20 | Which reindeer leads Santa’s sleigh? | Rudolph |
| 21 | What is usually placed on top of a Christmas tree? | A star or angel |
| 22 | What Australian Christmas song includes the line “six white boomers”? | Six White Boomers |
| 23 | What animal replaces reindeer in the song “Six White Boomers”? | Kangaroos |
| 24 | What hot weather activity do many Australians do on Christmas afternoon? | Swimming |
| 25 | What is a common Australian Christmas side dish? | Potato salad |
| 26 | Which famous department store is known for elaborate Christmas windows in Melbourne? | Myer |
| 27 | What sweet sauce is often served with Christmas pudding? | Custard |
| 28 | Which Australian state is known as the Sunshine State during Christmas holidays? | Queensland |
| 29 | What is Santa Claus also called? | Saint Nick |
| 30 | Which Australian city is known for giant Christmas light displays in suburbs? | Sydney |
| 31 | Which fruit is commonly added to Christmas pavlova? | Passionfruit |
| 32 | What colour is traditionally associated with Christmas trees? | Green |
| 33 | Which Australian singer recorded “Santa Never Made It Into Darwin”? | Bill and Boyd |
| 34 | What popular cold dessert is common during Australian Christmas? | Trifle |
| 35 | What weather do Australians usually hope for on Christmas Day? | Sunny weather |
| 36 | Which Australian animal is featured on many humorous Christmas cards? | Koala |
| 37 | What item do Australians often wear at ugly Christmas parties? | Christmas sweaters |
| 38 | Which famous cricket event happens every Boxing Day in Melbourne? | Boxing Day Test |
| 39 | Which Australian city hosts the Boxing Day Test? | Melbourne |
| 40 | What colour are candy canes traditionally? | Red and white |
| 41 | Which famous Australian Christmas song starts with “Aussie Jingle Bells”? | Aussie Jingle Bells |
| 42 | What do Australians often replace roast dinners with at Christmas lunch? | Seafood |
| 43 | Which Australian city is famous for large Christmas fireworks? | Sydney |
| 44 | What alcoholic drink is commonly served at Christmas parties? | Champagne |
| 45 | What Christmas decoration is hung on doors? | Wreath |
| 46 | Which dessert contains dried fruit and is flamed with alcohol? | Christmas pudding |
| 47 | Which Australian bird is known for appearing around Christmas time? | Christmas beetle |
| 48 | What colour is Santa’s sleigh traditionally shown as? | Red |
| 49 | What is often exchanged during Secret Santa? | Gifts |
| 50 | Which summer fruit is popular at Australian Christmas breakfasts? | Cherries |
| 51 | Which Christmas movie features a boy left home alone? | Home Alone |
| 52 | What do Australians often do after Christmas lunch outdoors? | Play backyard cricket |
| 53 | Which Australian city is famous for Christmas lights in Dyker Heights-style streets? | Melbourne |
| 54 | What is the wrapping paper used for during Christmas? | Wrapping presents |
| 55 | Which Australian holiday destination becomes very busy during Christmas? | Gold Coast |
| 56 | What do children traditionally leave out for Santa? | Milk and cookies |
| 57 | Which colour combination is most associated with Christmas? | Red and green |
| 58 | What is hung above fireplaces for Santa to fill? | Stockings |
| 59 | Which famous Australian actor starred in the Christmas movie Red One? | Chris Hemsworth |
| 60 | What traditional Christmas meat is often replaced by ham in Australia? | Turkey |
| 61 | Which Australian state has many beach camping trips during Christmas holidays? | New South Wales |
| 62 | What is the name of Santa’s workshop location? | North Pole |
| 63 | What festive decoration is wrapped around Christmas trees? | Tinsel |
| 64 | Which Australian city is famous for Carols in the Domain? | Sydney |
| 65 | What Christmas beverage is traditionally served warm overseas but often cold in Australia? | Eggnog |
| 66 | Which Australian native flower is red and linked with Christmas? | Christmas Bush |
| 67 | What do Australians often do on Boxing Day besides shopping? | Watch cricket |
| 68 | Which Christmas decoration flashes colourful lights? | Fairy lights |
| 69 | What is commonly hidden inside Christmas crackers? | Small toys or jokes |
| 70 | Which Australian Christmas tradition involves neighbours competing with decorations? | Christmas light displays |