Advent Quiz for Groups: Questions and Slides to Download

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Group: any size · Where: Indoors or online · Materials: quiz slides (download), a screen · Skills: memory

Ready for Advent: the interactive Advent quiz for your group

For many teenagers, Advent is a season of school stress and packed calendars. With this Advent quiz, you create an intentional break that is fun, tests knowledge and builds real community.

Why this Advent quiz?

Teenagers need moments to slow down. This quiz is designed so you can use it right away without much preparation, whether it’s a cozy evening in person or a digital event on Zoom.

How to play: rules and flow

The game is simple, and the time limit keeps it moving:

Time limit: Participants have exactly 30 seconds for each question.
Points: Every correct answer scores one point.
Fair play: Using search engines or AI tools is strictly forbidden.
Hosting help: In the PowerPoint presentation, the speaker notes give you extra background information on the answers.

Preview: what to expect

The quiz covers a range of difficulty levels and deals with traditions, biblical background and Christmas knowledge.

Sample questions from the quiz:

Where is the Nordmann fir from?
In which city did St. Nicholas live and serve as bishop?
When was the first printed Advent calendar invented?

Bonus idea: get creative together

A nice way to end the evening on a relaxed note after the quiz is to make small gifts for friends or family together. That takes the pressure off the last-minute gift hunt.

Recipe: Christmas jam and granola

Granola recipe on a white card: ingredients on the left (oats, almonds, cinnamon, chia seeds, coconut oil, maple syrup), instructions in 7 steps on the right. — Upload the photo to an AI tool to work out the portions for your teens.

The quiz pairs well with a baking or cooking activity. While the quiz is running, you can already start the prep for homemade granola or a delicious Christmas jam.

Ingredients for the Christmas granola:

180 g quick-cooking oats
180 g old-fashioned rolled oats
200 g whole almonds
1 tsp cinnamon
a pinch of salt
5 tsp chia seeds
20 g coconut oil (melted)
100 g maple syrup

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Chop the almonds into small pieces.
First mix all the dry ingredients together.
Then add the liquid ingredients.
Mix everything together really well.
Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 180°C (350°F) with the convection fan for about 10 minutes. Baking time varies by oven. Make sure the granola doesn’t get too dark.
Let the granola cool, then store it in an airtight jar!