A Christmas Story (1983 & Sequel) Trivia Night Theme Pack

You'll shoot your eye out if you skip this theme. Your guests have watched the 24-hour marathon every Christmas Eve for decades. This A Christmas Story trivia pack turns that ritual into 40+ questions across 4 rounds: Ralphie's Red Ryder quest, the leg lamp, the Bumpus hounds, and every quotable warning from the Old Man. The easiest sell of your whole December calendar.

Perfect for: family restaurants, neighborhood bars, and any venue where the crowd grew up watching TBS on Christmas Eve.

Hosting tips: A Christmas Story (1983) trivia night guide and free A Christmas Story (1983) party questions. Want a second theme for the same crowd? pair it with the National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation pack, or also try the Famous Christmas Gifts & Toys pack.

What's Inside

• 4 rounds of mixed-difficulty questions (40+ total)
• Themed picture round with high-res images
• Host script — no trivia experience required
• PDF + PowerPoint formats included
• Commercial license to run in your venue
• Instant download — host tonight

About A Christmas Story Trivia

A Christmas Story released November 18, 1983. Directed by Bob Clark (who also directed Porky's and Black Christmas). Based on Jean Shepherd's semi-autobiographical writings; Shepherd narrates as the adult Ralphie. Stars Peter Billingsley as Ralphie Parker, Melinda Dillon as Mrs. Parker, Darren McGavin as 'The Old Man,' Ian Petrella as Randy, and Scott Schwartz as Flick. Set in fictional Hohman, Indiana (Shepherd's hometown of Hammond, Indiana). Made $20M box office on a $4M budget.

TBS began airing the 24-hour A Christmas Story marathon every Christmas Eve into Christmas Day in 1997 — making it ubiquitous holiday TV ever since. Iconic moments: Ralphie's quest for a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle; 'You'll shoot your eye out, kid'; the Major Award leg lamp; Flick getting his tongue stuck on a flagpole; the Bumpus hounds eating the turkey; Ralphie's pink-bunny suit gift from Aunt Clara; Chinese restaurant ending. Sequel 'A Christmas Story Christmas' (2022) on HBO Max reunited the original cast.

Sample A Christmas Story Trivia Questions and Answers

Q: What year was A Christmas Story released?

Answer: 1983.

Q: What gift does Ralphie want more than anything?

Answer: A Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model BB rifle.

Q: What is the Major Award that arrives in a giant crate?

Answer: A leg lamp (with fishnet stockings).

Q: Who narrates the film as the adult Ralphie?

Answer: Jean Shepherd (whose writings the film is based on).

Q: What year did TBS begin its annual 24-hour A Christmas Story Christmas Eve marathon?

Answer: 1997.

Q: Where does Flick get his tongue stuck after a triple-dog-dare?

Answer: A frozen flagpole.

How to Host a A Christmas Story-Themed Trivia Night

Run on Christmas Eve to capitalize on TBS marathon nostalgia. Encourage 'pink bunny suit' or 'cowboy Red Ryder' attire. Serve Chinese food (Peking duck callback). Project the leg lamp + flagpole scene between rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Family-friendly?

Yes — PG-rated, kids and parents both enjoy it.

Does this include the 2022 sequel A Christmas Story Christmas?

A few bonus-round references but primarily focused on the 1983 original.

Best time to run?

Christmas Eve. The TBS marathon makes this peak nostalgia time.

Can I use this pack at my bar or restaurant?

Yes. A commercial license is built into every Cheap Trivia pack. Run it at your bar, restaurant, brewery, country club, hotel, or any private venue you operate.

Related Trivia Packs

• Christmas Trivia Night Theme Pack
• Classic Christmas Movies Trivia Night Theme Pack
• Christmas TV Specials Trivia Night Theme Pack

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