Christmas Questions to Ask Kids
Fun and engaging Christmas questions to ask kids that spark their imagination, create holiday memories, and bring joy to the festive season.
1What's your favorite thing about Christmas?
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What's your favorite thing about Christmas?
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Why this works
This open-ended question lets kids share what they love most about the holiday and helps you understand their perspective.
2If you could give any gift in the world, what would it be and who would you give it to?
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If you could give any gift in the world, what would it be and who would you give it to?
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Why this works
This question reveals their values, relationships, and imagination while encouraging them to think about giving to others.
3What's the funniest thing that ever happened to you during Christmas?
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What's the funniest thing that ever happened to you during Christmas?
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Why this works
Sharing funny memories creates laughter and bonding while helping kids recall positive holiday experiences.
4If you could have Christmas dinner with anyone (real or fictional), who would it be?
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If you could have Christmas dinner with anyone (real or fictional), who would it be?
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Why this works
This imaginative question reveals their interests, heroes, and dreams while encouraging creative thinking.
5What's your favorite Christmas song and why do you like it?
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What's your favorite Christmas song and why do you like it?
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Why this works
Music is a big part of Christmas, and this question helps you understand their musical preferences and emotional connections.
6If you could decorate a Christmas tree any way you wanted, what would it look like?
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If you could decorate a Christmas tree any way you wanted, what would it look like?
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Why this works
This creative question lets kids express their imagination and design skills while thinking about holiday traditions.
7What's the best Christmas present you ever received and why was it special?
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What's the best Christmas present you ever received and why was it special?
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Why this works
This question helps kids reflect on meaningful gifts and the emotions behind them, not just the material value.
8If you could be any Christmas character for a day, who would you choose?
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If you could be any Christmas character for a day, who would you choose?
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Why this works
This playful question encourages imagination and helps you understand their interests in Christmas stories and characters.
9What's your favorite Christmas tradition in your family?
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What's your favorite Christmas tradition in your family?
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Why this works
Learning about family traditions helps you understand their family culture and what makes Christmas special for them.
10If you could have Christmas in any place in the world, where would you choose?
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If you could have Christmas in any place in the world, where would you choose?
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Why this works
This question encourages geographical thinking and helps you understand their interests in different cultures and places.
11What's the most magical thing about Christmas to you?
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What's the most magical thing about Christmas to you?
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Why this works
This question taps into their sense of wonder and helps you understand what they find most enchanting about the holiday.
12If you could invent a new Christmas tradition, what would it be?
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If you could invent a new Christmas tradition, what would it be?
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Why this works
This creative question encourages innovation and helps kids think about what they value in holiday celebrations.
13What's your favorite Christmas movie and what do you like about it?
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What's your favorite Christmas movie and what do you like about it?
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Why this works
Movies are a big part of Christmas culture, and this question helps you understand their entertainment preferences and values.
14If you could help Santa with one thing, what would you choose?
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If you could help Santa with one thing, what would you choose?
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Why this works
This question encourages empathy and helping others while letting kids imagine being part of the Christmas magic.
15What's the best part of Christmas morning for you?
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What's the best part of Christmas morning for you?
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Why this works
This question helps you understand their excitement and what they look forward to most about Christmas Day.
16If you could give Christmas a new name, what would you call it?
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If you could give Christmas a new name, what would you call it?
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Why this works
This creative question encourages wordplay and helps kids think about what Christmas means to them personally.
17What's your favorite Christmas food and why do you like it?
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What's your favorite Christmas food and why do you like it?
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Why this works
Food is a big part of holiday celebrations, and this question helps you understand their culinary preferences and family traditions.
18If you could have Christmas lights that could do anything, what would they do?
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If you could have Christmas lights that could do anything, what would they do?
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Why this works
This imaginative question encourages creative thinking about technology and magic while staying on the Christmas theme.
19What's the most important thing about Christmas to you?
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What's the most important thing about Christmas to you?
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Why this works
This reflective question helps kids articulate their values and what they find most meaningful about the holiday.
20If you could write a letter to Santa about anything, what would you tell him?
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If you could write a letter to Santa about anything, what would you tell him?
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Why this works
This question encourages communication and helps you understand their thoughts, concerns, and wishes beyond just gift requests.
Best Practices for Asking Kids Christmas Questions
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Best Practices
Be Enthusiastic and Engaging
Show genuine interest in their answers. Your enthusiasm will encourage them to share more and feel valued.
Listen Without Judgment
Accept their answers as they are. Don't correct their imagination or try to make their answers more 'realistic.'
Ask Follow-up Questions
Show interest by asking follow-up questions like 'Why do you think that?' or 'Tell me more about that.'
Create a Safe Space
Make sure they feel comfortable sharing their thoughts without fear of being laughed at or criticized.
Question Sequences
The Imagination Sequence
The Memory and Tradition Sequence
The Creative Thinking Sequence
Common Pitfalls
Don't Rush Their Answers
Give kids time to think and respond. Don't interrupt or finish their sentences for them.
Don't Judge Their Imagination
Don't tell them their ideas are silly or unrealistic. Their imagination is valuable and should be encouraged.
Don't Focus Only on Gifts
While gifts are fun to talk about, don't make the conversation only about material things. Focus on experiences and feelings too.
Don't Compare Their Answers
Don't compare one child's answers to another's. Each child's perspective is unique and valuable.