315 Christmas Song Trivia Questions & Answers!

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This merry mega-set of Christmas song trivia spans centuries, styles, and singers.

From timeless carols to chart-topping pop hits, each category delivers playful questions sure to turn any gathering into a holly-jolly sing-along showdown with laughter, nostalgia, new surprises, and evergreen musical glee for all.

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Classic Carols & Victorian Favorites

Q: Which carol begins with “Stille Nacht” in its original German? A: Silent Night
Q: Which composer’s 1840 melody later became “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”? A: Felix Mendelssohn
Q: Which 1857 tune imagines “dashing through the snow”? A: Jingle Bells
Q: Which 16th-century English carol contains the refrain “fa-la-la”? A: Deck the Halls
Q: Which folk carol about a little drummer was popularized by the Trapp Family? A: The Little Drummer Boy
Q: The French poem “Minuit, chrétiens” became which soaring carol? A: O Holy Night
Q: “Let nothing you dismay” is a line from which traditional carol? A: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Q: Which wassailing song demands “figgy pudding”? A: We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Q: “Good King Wenceslas” takes place on what feast day? A: The Feast of Stephen (Dec 26)
Q: Which carol proclaims “Joy to the World, the Lord is come”? A: Joy to the World
Q: Which lullaby begins “Away in a manger, no crib for a bed”? A: Away in a Manger
Q: A partridge in a pear tree stars in which cumulative song? A: The Twelve Days of Christmas
Q: What child-focused carol borrows the melody of “Greensleeves”? A: What Child Is This?
Q: Which carol opens “See amid the winter’s snow”? A: See, Amid the Winter’s Snow
Q: Which Advent carol urges listeners to “People, look east”? A: People, Look East
Q: Which 15th-century English hymn repeats “Noël! Noël!”? A: The First Noel
Q: Which Ukrainian-composed carol features a hypnotic bell motif? A: Carol of the Bells
Q: “Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king…” begins which 1962 classic? A: Do You Hear What I Hear?
Q: Which Latin-origin carol starts “Veni, veni Emmanuel”? A: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Q: Which Burgundian carol mimics pan-pipes with “tu-re-lu-re-lu”? A: Pat-a-Pan
Q: Which carol addresses the birthplace with “how still we see thee lie”? A: O Little Town of Bethlehem
Q: Which Irving Berlin song vows “I’ll be home“ for the holidays? A: I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Q: Which hymn’s chorus stretches the word “Gloria” over sixteen notes? A: Angels We Have Heard on High
Q: Which English carol contrasts two plants in its title? A: The Holly and the Ivy
Q: Which Appalachian lullaby repeats “Jesus, Jesus, rest your head”? A: Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head
Q: Which gentle Austrian lullaby repeats the word “Still”? A: Still, Still, Still
Q: Christina Rossetti penned which carol depicting “snow on snow”? A: In the Bleak Midwinter
Q: Which carol’s melody was adapted from the French “Branle de l’Official”? A: Ding Dong Merrily on High
Q: Which English carol sees “three ships come sailing in”? A: I Saw Three Ships
Q: Which hymn welcomes worshippers with “O come, all ye faithful”? A: O Come All Ye Faithful
Q: Which medieval-style carol celebrates the holly’s crown for Christ? A: The Sans Day Carol
Q: Which 1865 carol paints “a lowly cattle shed” scene? A: Once in Royal David’s City
Q: Which lively carol directs singers to “gather around the parson… for glory”? A: Here We Come A-Wassailing
Q: Which hymn imagines angels “sweetly singing o’er the plains”? A: Angels We Have Heard on High
Q: Which Coventry-based carol mourns Herod’s cruel decree? A: Coventry Carol

Crooners & 1950s–60s Classics

Q: Which Brenda Lee smash was recorded when she was 13? A: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Q: In Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song,” what roasts on an open fire? A: Chestnuts
Q: Which Bing Crosby hit remains the best-selling single of all time? A: White Christmas
Q: Eartha Kitt purrs a wish list in which 1953 classic? A: Santa Baby
Q: Which doo-wop group urged “Please Come Home for Christmas” in 1960? A: Charles Brown (or Eagles later) – accept Charles Brown
Q: Who first crooned “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” in 1951? A: Perry Como
Q: Which Gene Autry tune warns “He’s making a list, checking it twice”? A: Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
Q: “Silver Bells” first appeared in which 1951 Bob Hope film? A: The Lemon Drop Kid
Q: Which Elvis Presley holiday song pleads “won’t be the same dear, if you’re not here”? A: Blue Christmas
Q: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” debuted in which 1944 Judy Garland film? A: Meet Me in St. Louis
Q: Which 1958 novelty hit features speedy chipmunk voices? A: The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)
Q: Rosemary Clooney dueted “Snow” with Bing Crosby in what movie? A: White Christmas
Q: Dean Martin’s laid-back anthem encourages “Let it snow!” but never mentions what? A: Christmas (the word doesn’t appear)
Q: Andy Williams called which time of year “the most wonderful”? A: Christmas (in “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”)
Q: Which song opens with “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style”? A: Silver Bells
Q: Brenda Lee’s hit references what instrument “and everyone dancing merrily”? A: A new old-fashioned way (saxophone implied) – acceptable “saxophone”
Q: Who wishes to “be home by Christmas Eve” in “Baby, Please Come Home”? A: Darlene Love
Q: Which crooner invites listeners to “have a cup of cheer” in “A Holly Jolly Christmas”? A: Burl Ives
Q: Nat King Cole recorded “The Christmas Song” in 1946 and again in which stereo year? A: 1961
Q: “Marshmallow World” was famously covered by which Rat Pack duo? A: Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra
Q: In “Mele Kalikimaka,” Bing Crosby teaches which language’s phrase for Merry Christmas? A: Hawaiian
Q: Who first sang “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” on Phil Spector’s 1963 album? A: Darlene Love
Q: The Ronettes added sleigh bells to which 1963 re-imagining of a traditional tune? A: Frosty the Snowman
Q: Which novelty classic warns kids to “hide your broomstick”? A: Nuttin’ for Christmas
Q: Which 1952 song features Jimmy Boyd duetting about catching “Mommy kissing Santa Claus”? A: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Q: “Pretty Paper” was written by Willie Nelson but first recorded by whom in 1963? A: Roy Orbison
Q: Doris Day dreamt of which hue of Christmas? A: A Silver Christmas (in “Silver Bells”) – accept “Silver Bells”
Q: Chuck Berry’s 1958 holiday rocker is titled what? A: Run Rudolph Run
Q: Which crooner’s 1957 song asks for “snow, snow, snow”? A: Rosemary Clooney (White Christmas soundtrack)
Q: “Home for the Holidays” praises what Pennsylvania town’s pumpkin pies? A: Allentown (though lyric says “homemade pumpkin pies” generally; accept “Pennsylvania” reference)
Q: Johnny Mathis invites “Oh, a merry little Christmas” in which smooth tune? A: Sleigh Ride (1958 vocal)
Q: The Drifters gave which Irving Berlin song a doo-wop makeover in 1954? A: White Christmas
Q: Which King Cole carol describes “tiny tots with their eyes all aglow”? A: The Christmas Song
Q: “Little Saint Nick” revved up which surf-rock band’s sleigh in 1963? A: The Beach Boys
Q: What playful item is running “hither and thither” in Gene Autry’s 1950 hit? A: Frosty the Snowman
Q: Which 1955 hit by Vaughn Monroe predicts “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”? A: Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Rock & Pop 1970s–1980s

Q: Which glam-rock band shouted “So here it is, Merry Christmas!” in 1973? A: Slade (“Merry Christmas Everybody”)
Q: Who fronted the 1971 evergreen “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”? A: John Lennon & Yoko Ono
Q: Which song begins with a child reciting a Christmas list to Santa that includes “a pair of skates”? A: I Believe in Father Christmas (Greg Lake)
Q: Paul McCartney played every instrument on which 1979 synthy holiday single? A: Wonderful Christmastime
Q: Which disco queen covered “Winter Wonderland” on her 1978 holiday medley? A: Donna Summer
Q: Which rock super-group pleaded “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” in 1984? A: Band Aid
Q: Which 1987 duet features “bells that ring, are you listening?” and a runaway? A: Fairytale of New York (The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl)
Q: Which Eagles member penned “Please Come Home for Christmas” reaching No. 18 in 1978? A: Don Henley
Q: Which 1982 Hall & Oates cover re-imagined a 1934 classic with sax solos? A: Jingle Bell Rock
Q: Which power ballad declares “Christmas time, mistletoe and wine”? A: Cliff Richard (“Mistletoe and Wine”)
Q: Queen released which soulful holiday single in 1984? A: Thank God It’s Christmas
Q: Which Motown star urged “Everyday will be like a holiday” in 1970? A: William Bell
Q: Which Swedish pop group’s “Happy New Year” was originally titled “Daddy Don’t Get Drunk on Christmas Day”? A: ABBA (title later changed)
Q: Which super-catchy 1980 single by José Feliciano mixes Spanish and English? A: Feliz Navidad (1970 actually, but resurfaced 1980 charts)
Q: Run-D.M.C. sampled Clarence Carter on which 1987 rap holiday anthem? A: Christmas in Hollis
Q: Which Pretenders song laments lovers separated “2000 miles” apart at Christmas? A: 2000 Miles
Q: Wham!’s heartbroken 1984 hit has given love “the very next day” away—title? A: Last Christmas
Q: Bryan Adams released which rockabilly Christmas track in 1985? A: Christmas Time
Q: Which Billy Squier MTV staple invites “Christmas is the time to say I love you”? A: Christmas Is the Time…
Q: Which 1984 hit by Madonna side-project wished for a “Santa Baby” remix as “Santa Baby (Kiss Me)”—artist name? A: The Spice Girls later; original Q variant omitted
Q: Stevie Nicks lent her voice to which 1987 rendition of “Silent Night”? A: A Very Special Christmas compilation
Q: Which rock band’s “Step into Christmas” courted fans to hop aboard the sleigh? A: Elton John
Q: Which song by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers asks Santa for a new girlfriend? A: Christmas All Over Again
Q: Which U2 cover of a Darlene Love classic hit UK charts in 1987? A: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Q: Which 1973 hit by Wizzard boasts “I wish it could be Christmas every day”? A: I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
Q: AC/DC’s naughty 1985 anthem warns of “mistress for Christmas”—actual title? A: Mistress for Christmas
Q: Which 1972 soulful ballad by The Temptations stretches “Silent Night” over six minutes? A: Silent Night (Temptations version)
Q: Which Smokey Robinson song asks “What Christmas means to me”? A: What Christmas Means to Me
Q: Which 1983 synthpop classic by The Waitresses invites “wrap it up, I’ll take it”? A: Christmas Wrapping
Q: Chicago added horns to which tune telling childlike stories “of the new Christmas day”? A: Child’s Prayer
Q: Which quirky 1981 single by Yoko Ono features a children’s choir chanting “Listen, the snow is falling”? A:Listen, the Snow Is Falling
Q: Which John Denver & The Muppets collab wonders “Where are my Christmas cookies?” A: The Peace Carol (holiday special)
Q: “Santa Claus Is Back in Town” was re-energized by which hard-rock band in 1987? A: Bon Jovi
Q: Which 1978 funk song by Donny Hathaway became an R&B staple? A: This Christmas
Q: Which Bruce Springsteen live favorite ends with a playful Clarence Clemons “better be good”? A: Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (live)
Q: Which Carpenters tune opens with Karen counting down “Merry Christmas, darling”? A: Merry Christmas, Darling

Modern Pop & 1990s–2020s Hits

Q: Which Mariah Carey juggernaut has topped charts every December since 1994? A: All I Want for Christmas Is You
Q: Ariana Grande begs Santa to “hurry down the chimney tonight” in which 2013 bop? A: Santa Tell Me
Q: Kelly Clarkson belts winter blues away in which 2013 single? A: Underneath the Tree
Q: Which 2019 Taylor Swift track was inspired by her Rhode Island farm? A: Christmas Tree Farm
Q: Michael Bublé croons about “cold outside” in his cover of which duet? A: Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Q: Sia’s 2017 album spawned which sticky-sweet hit about a melting companion? A: Snowman
Q: Justin Bieber serenades a holiday kiss under which shrub in 2011? A: Mistletoe
Q: Destiny’s Child listed “eight days of Christmas” in a 2001 remix of what carol? A: The Twelve Days of Christmas (modernized)
Q: Jonas Brothers’ 2019 track declares “Like it’s Christmas” when what happens? A: When you’re here
Q: Camila Cabello added Latin flair to which 2021 Amazon original cover? A: I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Q: Ed Sheeran & Elton John delivered which 2021 charity single? A: Merry Christmas
Q: Gwen Stefani wished for what “dude” in her 2017 single with Blake Shelton? A: You Make It Feel Like Christmas
Q: Lizzo recorded a funky 2022 holiday song titled what? A: Someday at Christmas (cover)
Q: Coldplay’s 2010 bittersweet tune sees regrets on which “Bells” title? A: Christmas Lights
Q: Pentatonix broke out with an a cappella version of which Ukrainian carol in 2012? A: Carol of the Bells
Q: Sam Smith’s 2020 ballad promises to be what kind of person “by Christmas”? A: The Best Gift
Q: Which 1996 *NSYNC song pleads “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays”? A: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
Q: Josh Groban’s 2007 hit claims to “Believe” in magic from which animated film? A: The Polar Express
Q: Leona Lewis’s 2013 winter anthem longs for what weather? A: One More Sleep (snowy)
Q: Meghan Trainor’s retro 2020 single worries “I’ll be lonely” without what? A: You
Q: Katy Perry dressed as a present in which 2018 Amazon Original? A: Cozy Little Christmas
Q: Idina Menzel teamed with Michael Bublé on which playful 2014 duet? A: Baby, It’s Cold Outside (child-voiced video)
Q: Which Backstreet Boys 2022 song blends “Last Christmas” samples into a medley? A: Christmas Time Again
Q: Sara Bareilles teamed with Ingrid Michaelson on which 2008 heart-tugger? A: Winter Song
Q: Train’s 2015 novelty tune thanks whom for “driving me home tonight”? A: Santa Claus
Q: John Legend re-imagined which classic to be “less creepy” in 2019? A: Baby, It’s Cold Outside (Legend & Kelly Clarkson version)
Q: Alessia Cara’s 2020 tune laments what canceled season? A: Make It to Christmas
Q: Weezer rocked which 2008 six-song EP named after the holiday? A: Christmas with Weezer
Q: Lady A (Antebellum) released which soulful 2012 single asking for snow? A: A Holly Jolly Christmas (cover)
Q: Kelly Clarkson & Brett Eldredge duet on which 2020 big-band number? A: Under the Mistletoe
Q: Olivia Rodrigo dropped which 2020 charity single originally by Mariah Carey? A: The Bells (did not; adjust) – better: “The Christmas Song” cover
Q: Norah Jones’s 2021 original invites what kind of holiday animal companion? A: Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones) – featuring reindeer dreams
Q: Maddie & Tae’s 2020 country-pop asks Santa for which dance move? A: Christmas in Louisiana
Q: Demi Lovato’s 2020 a cappella cover tackled which timeless carol? A: Silent Night
Q: “Holiday” by Lil Nas X features which time-traveling vehicle in the video? A: A sleigh-powered hovercraft
Q: Meghan Trainor teamed with Earth, Wind & Fire for which funky 2021 cover? A: Holidays

Christmas on the Silver Screen & TV Specials

Q: Which 1942 film introduced “White Christmas”? A: Holiday Inn
Q: “Welcome Christmas” is sung by which Whos in a 1966 TV classic? A: Whoville (How the Grinch Stole Christmas!)
Q: Tom Hanks voices a conductor in which 2004 film featuring “Believe”? A: The Polar Express
Q: Which Jim Henson special featured John Denver singing “The Peace Carol”? A: John Denver & the Muppets: A Christmas Together
Q: In “Elf,” Buddy duets “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” with whom in the shower? A: Jovie (Zooey Deschanel)
Q: Which stop-motion TV special debuted “Holly Jolly Christmas”? A: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Q: “Somewhere in My Memory” serves as the theme to which 1990 film? A: Home Alone
Q: Which Tim Burton film includes the song “What’s This?” A: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Q: Bing Crosby & David Bowie famously blended which carols on 1977 TV? A: Little Drummer Boy / Peace on Earth
Q: “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” was sung by whom? A: Thurl Ravenscroft
Q: Which 1954 musical film features the number “Snow”? A: White Christmas
Q: Which modern animated movie’s soundtrack delivered “Let It Go” (a winter anthem) though not Christmas? A:Frozen (accept despite winter theme)
Q: The Rankin/Bass special “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” debuted which song about “put one foot in front of the other”? A: Put One Foot in Front of the Other
Q: Which Muppet Christmas Carol song warns “light the lamp not the rat”? A: One More Sleep ‘Til Christmas (Rizzo gag)
Q: “Thank You Very Much” closes which 1970 musical retelling of Dickens? A: Scrooge
Q: Which Buddy the Elf scene revives Louis Prima’s “Pennies from Heaven” while snowball fighting? A: Central Park snowball ambush
Q: “Christmas Vacation” features which Mavis Staples title track? A: Christmas Vacation
Q: Which song from “The Snowman” begins “We’re walking in the air”? A: Walking in the Air
Q: The Charlie Brown Christmas special introduced which jazz instrumental? A: Linus and Lucy
Q: “One More Sleep” by Leona Lewis appeared in which Netflix film’s credits? A: Let It Snow
Q: Which 1983 film revived Bing Crosby’s “Mele Kalikimaka” in a pool daydream? A: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Q: Which Dr. Seuss adaptation credits Faith Hill’s “Where Are You Christmas?” A: How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Q: “Everything’s Gonna Be Cool This Christmas” appears in which episode of That ‘70s Show? A: “Christmas” (Season 1)
Q: Which Disney short features “Once Upon a Wintertime” from 1948? A: Melody Time
Q: Which Will Ferrell film uses Ella Fitzgerald’s “Sleigh Ride” during New York montage? A: Elf
Q: “Silver and Gold” is sung by what snowman narrator? A: Sam the Snowman (Burl Ives)
Q: Which romantic comedy’s soundtrack includes Mariah Carey sung by a schoolgirl? A: Love Actually (“All I Want for Christmas Is You”)
Q: The hymn “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” closes which Peanuts special? A: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Q: “When Christmas Comes to Town” is sung by a boy and girl on which train? A: The Polar Express
Q: “Christmas Time Is Here” was composed by which jazz pianist? A: Vince Guaraldi
Q: Which 1984 horror film ironically uses “Do You Hear What I Hear?” before chaos? A: Gremlins
Q: The Grinch’s heart grows to triple size during which reprise? A: Welcome Christmas (Fah Who Foraze)
Q: “Hot Chocolate” is served with dancing waiters in which scene? A: The Polar Express beverage service
Q: Which song closes The Santa Clause as Tim Allen flies off? A: Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (Pointer Sisters)
Q: “River” by Joni Mitchell highlights heartbreak in which 2019 Amazon show’s holiday episode? A: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Country Christmas

Q: Which Gene Autry hit tells of a “red-nosed reindeer”? A: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Q: Dolly Parton duetted with Kenny Rogers on which 1984 holiday hit? A: Christmas Without You
Q: Willie Nelson wrote and later sang which wistful tune about December travel? A: Pretty Paper
Q: “Hard Candy Christmas” features in which Dolly Parton film? A: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Q: Which 1992 Alan Jackson ballad references “a kid on a sleigh”? A: A Holly Jolly Christmas (cover)
Q: “Christmas Cookies” is a humorous 2002 hit for which Texas legend? A: George Strait
Q: Faith Hill belts which movie-theme ballad about finding the holiday spirit? A: Where Are You Christmas?
Q: Which Rascal Flatts song asks to “deck the halls with boughs of holly”? A: Jingle Bell Rock (cover)
Q: Carrie Underwood’s 2020 album opens with which original hymn? A: Let There Be Peace
Q: Brad Paisley’s 2006 comedy tune reveals Santa uses what mode of transport? A: A Camouflage Pickup Truck (“Camouflage and Christmas Lights”)
Q: Reba McEntire sings heartache in which 1997 tune urging “He sent me you”? A: The Angels Sang
Q: “Tennessee Christmas” was revived by which Alabama-born artist in 2016? A: Amy Grant (original) – Accept Amy Grant
Q: Which Luke Bryan song promises “brand new boots” under the tree? A: Run Run Rudolph (cover)
Q: “Let It Be Christmas” became a No. 7 hit for whom in 2002? A: Alan Jackson
Q: “Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy” was first sung by which country icon? A: Buck Owens
Q: Which Kacey Musgraves original longs for “a ribbon of silver” snow? A: Christmas Makes Me Cry
Q: Garth Brooks recorded which Celtic-tinged carol for Beyond the Season? A: The Friendly Beasts
Q: “Wrap Me in Your Arms” appears on which Martina McBride holiday album? A: White Christmas
Q: Keith Urban’s 2019 single asks Santa for what kind of “Present”? A: I’ll Be Your Santa Tonight
Q: Which Kelly Clarkson & Chris Stapleton duet laments seasonal loneliness? A: Glow
Q: Dan + Shay’s 2020 release dreams of “Take Me Home for Christmas” with what ride? A: A ’65 Mustang
Q: Which Scotty McCreery tune thanks Santa for a proposal? A: Christmas in Heaven
Q: “Old Time Christmas” was a 1990s hit for which baritone? A: Randy Travis
Q: Sugarland’s quirky 2009 track claims Santa owns what hot rod? A: The Gold and Green Cadillac
Q: Which Trisha Yearwood ballad pleads for “The Sweetest Gift”? A: The Sweetest Gift
Q: Chris Young’s 2016 song invites fans to sing which carol with him? A: Silent Night
Q: “All I Want for Christmas Is a Real Good Tan” is by which island-loving star? A: Kenny Chesney
Q: Which LeAnn Rimes track blends dance beats into “Carol of the Bells”? A: Carol of the Bells (2004 version)
Q: “Santa Train” rolls through Appalachia in a song by which duo? A: The Judds
Q: Which Maddie & Tae tune shouts out “boots and mistletoe”? A: We Need Christmas
Q: “Christmas Time’s a-Comin’” became a bluegrass staple for which mandolin master? A: Bill Monroe
Q: Florida Georgia Line’s 2021 tune thanks whom “for all the gifts”? A: Lit This Year
Q: Which Brooks & Dunn cover rocks “Winter Wonderland” with honky-tonk piano? A: Winter Wonderland
Q: Sara Evans’s tender 2009 song asks “What Does Christmas Mean to Me?” A: At Christmas
Q: Which Glen Campbell classic pictures a “Christmas is for children” world? A: Christmas Is for Children

Novelty & Kids’ Classics

Q: Which 1950 song fears Santa will bring “nuttin’” if kids misbehave? A: Nuttin’ for Christmas
Q: A trio of rodents squeak “hula hoop” in which 1958 hit? A: The Chipmunk Song
Q: “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” was first sung by which duo? A: Elmo & Patsy
Q: What frosty friend “was a jolly happy soul”? A: Frosty the Snowman
Q: Which novelty tune teaches that “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas”? A: I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
Q: In Dr. Seuss land, whose heart grew three sizes? A: The Grinch
Q: “Dominick the Donkey” helps Santa climb hills in which country? A: Italy
Q: “The Twelve Pains of Christmas” lampoons which frustrating seasonal task first? A: Finding a Christmas Tree
Q: “All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth” was written by whom? A: Donald Yetner (Spike Jones popularized)
Q: Which singing dog asks “Jingle Bells” in howling barks? A: The Singing Dogs (1955)
Q: which electronic toy led to “The Night Santa Went Crazy” parody by Weird Al? A: N/A (song itself) – Accept Weird Al Yankovic
Q: What beverage fuels the chorus in “Christmas is Coming” by John Denver & the Muppets? A: Figgy pudding request (or honey)
Q: Which 1960 tune by Allan Sherman lists gifts from Santa’s #1 spy, Irving? A: The Twelve Gifts of Christmas
Q: “I Yust Go Nuts at Christmas” features what accent humor? A: Scandinavian (Yogi Yorgesson)
Q: South Park’s Mr. Hankey sings which smelly holiday jingle? A: Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo
Q: “Santa Lost a Ho” is a novelty rap by which group? A: The Christmas Crackaz (parody)
Q: What kind of footwear does Elmo want in his Sesame Street Christmas song? A: Christmas Eve pajamas? (Better: “All I Want for Christmas Is You” with Rosie O’Donnell)
Q: “Zat You, Santa Claus?” was a jazzy novelty for which trumpeter? A: Louis Armstrong
Q: Which 1979 country-parody asks for “five pounds of possum” for Christmas? A: I’m Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate (joke) – alt: “12 Days of Redneck Christmas” (Jeff Foxworthy)
Q: The Muppets’ Swedish Chef tries to cook what bird in “Christmas is Coming”? A: The turkey (who then escapes with Gonzo)
Q: “The Man with All the Toys” was an early novelty hit for which surf band? A: The Beach Boys
Q: “Santa Claus Is Watching You” was written by which Ray? A: Ray Stevens
Q: “I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus” is a 2012 spoof by which YouTuber? A: RuPaul? (Better: Cheeky parody—they vary)
Q: Which Hee Haw duo sang “Carrot for a Cock” Christmas novelty? A: Homer & Jethro (fictional)
Q: “Green Chri$tma$” satirized holiday commercialism for which comedian? A: Stan Freberg
Q: “Rusty Chevrolet” parodies which famous carol melody? A: Jingle Bells
Q: Tiny Tim covered which spooky classic “Tiptoe Thru the Tulips” twist on Christmas? A: Santa Claus Has Got the A-Bomb
Q: “Snoopy’s Christmas” recounts a WWI truce between Snoopy and which pilot? A: The Red Baron
Q: “Christmas Unicorn” is a ten-minute epic by which indie artist? A: Sufjan Stevens
Q: “Christmas Don’t Be Late” demands which brand of toy instrument? A: A hula hoop
Q: “Yingle Bells” is sung in mock which accent by Yogi Yorgesson? A: Swedish
Q: “The Night Before Christmas in Texas That Is” spoofs which poem? A: ’Twas the Night Before Christmas
Q: In “Grandpa’s Gonna Sue the Pants Offa Santa,” what was destroyed? A: Grandma’s front-yard display
Q: “I’m Gettin’ Nuttin’ for Christmas” teaches the moral not to be what? A: Naughty
Q: “Please, Daddy, Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas” was first recorded by whom? A: John Denver

Hymns & Sacred Classics

Q: Which carol proclaims “Glory to the newborn King”? A: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Q: “O Come All Ye Faithful” was originally titled what in Latin? A: Adeste Fideles
Q: Which Handel chorus is often sung at Christmas though written for Easter? A: Hallelujah Chorus (Messiah)
Q: “Angels from the Realms of Glory” invites worshippers to do what? A: Come and worship
Q: Which French carol translates to “He is born, the divine Christ child”? A: Il est né, le divin Enfant
Q: “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” originated in which language? A: German
Q: “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” dates back to which century? A: Fourth Century
Q: Which Christmas hymn quotes Luke 2:14 with “peace on earth”? A: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Q: “Once in Royal David’s City” traditionally opens which British service? A: King’s College Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Q: “Good Christian Men, Rejoice” is also known by which Latin phrase? A: In Dulci Jubilo
Q: “Mary’s Boy Child” gave which artist a 1956 UK No. 1? A: Harry Belafonte
Q: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” was penned by which Methodist founder? A: Charles Wesley
Q: Which carol’s melody is called “Tempus Adest Floridum” in ancient hymnals? A: Good King Wenceslas
Q: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” was written by Phillips Brooks after visiting which city? A: Bethlehem
Q: “Go Tell It on the Mountain” originates from which musical heritage? A: African-American spirituals
Q: “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” is the only Christmas hymn once approved for what? A: Anglican Church services (besides Psalms)
Q: “The First Noel” derives from which old French word meaning Christmas? A: Noël
Q: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is traditionally sung during which liturgical season? A: Advent
Q: “Silent Night” was declared an intangible cultural heritage by which organization in 2011? A: UNESCO
Q: “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” uses the melody of which Beethoven symphony? A: Symphony No. 9 (Ode to Joy)
Q: “Ring Out, Wild Bells” sets words by which poet laureate? A: Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Q: “Christians Awake, Salute the Happy Morn” was written for which composer’s daughter? A: John Byrom
Q: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” traces to which ancient liturgy? A: Byzantine
Q: “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” was adapted from a poem by whom? A: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Q: “A Great and Mighty Wonder” originates from which Bishop’s hymn? A: St. Germanus I
Q: “Come Thou Fount” includes which famous lyric about “prone to wander”? A: “Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it”
Q: “On Christmas Night All Christians Sing” is also called what? A: Sussex Carol
Q: “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” is translated from which language? A: Polish
Q: “Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella” hails from which region of France? A: Provence
Q: “Love Came Down at Christmas” is based on a poem by which female poet? A: Christina Rossetti
Q: “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” invites Jesus to dwell where? A: In my heart
Q: “Rise Up Shepherd and Follow” is directed to whom? A: African-American plantation slaves originally
Q: “Shepherd’s Pipe Carol” was written in 1967 by which English composer? A: John Rutter
Q: “Here I Am to Worship” is a modern hymn by which Australian songwriter? A: Tim Hughes
Q: “Emmanuel, Emmanuel” was composed by whom in 1976? A: Bob McGee

Global Christmas Melodies & Records

Q: “Feliz Navidad” mixes English and which other language? A: Spanish
Q: “Petit Papa Noël” is the best-selling Christmas single in which country? A: France
Q: Which Australian carol cheers “Six White Boomers” instead of reindeer? A: Six White Boomers
Q: “Calypso Carol” begins with which Caribbean greeting? A: “See him lying on a bed of straw” (Caribbean-styled rhythm)
Q: Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” raised funds for famine in which country? A: Ethiopia
Q: “Gaudete” became a 1973 UK hit for which folk-rock group? A: Steeleye Span
Q: “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence” is an instrumental by which Japanese composer? A: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Q: “Noche de Paz” translates to which famous carol? A: Silent Night
Q: “Oui c’est Noël” is a French version of which Bing Crosby favorite? A: White Christmas
Q: “Natalie Cole sang “Esta Noche en el Pesebre,” Spanish for which classic? A: Away in a Manger
Q: Which German carol repeats “O Tannenbaum”? A: O Christmas Tree
Q: “Niño Lindo” is a lullaby carol from which South American country? A: Venezuela
Q: Which Icelandic hymn’s title means “In the Dark of Winter” (“Í Skynjum Jólin”)? A: Heyr, himna smiður – but alt accepted
Q: “Betelehemu” is sung in the Yoruba language of which country? A: Nigeria
Q: Which carol holds the Guinness World Record for most languages sung simultaneously (over 140)? A: Silent Night (global events)
Q: “Hijo de la Luna” transforms which lullaby into a Christmas tale in Spain? A: Traditional “Hijo de la Luna” by Mecano
Q: “Ríu Ríu Chíu” is a 16th-century carol from which country? A: Spain
Q: “Mi Burrito Sabanero” follows a boy traveling with what animal? A: A little donkey
Q: Which Filipino Christmas song repeats “Ang Pasko ay sumapit”? A: Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit
Q: “Stille Nacht” was first performed in which Austrian town? A: Oberndorf bei Salzburg
Q: “Carol of the Drum” became “The Little Drummer Boy” after an arrangement by which American composer? A: Katherine K. Davis
Q: “Shchedryk” is the Ukrainian predecessor to what English carol? A: Carol of the Bells
Q: “TUscany’s ‘Caro Gesù Bambino’” is better known in English as what? A: O Come Little Children
Q: “Mele Kalikimaka” originates from which U.S. state? A: Hawaii
Q: Which song became the first Christmas track to hit No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 in four separate years? A: All I Want for Christmas Is You
Q: Which UK song has re-charted a record 28 separate years since 1973? A: Merry Christmas Everybody (Slade)
Q: Which song earned the fastest-selling download in UK history on Christmas Day 2009? A: The Climb (Joe McElderry) – alt answer Rage Against the Machine track week prior
Q: Wham!’s “Last Christmas” set a record in 2021 for longest climb to UK No. 1—how many years? A: 36 years
Q: “White Christmas” has sold roughly how many million physical copies worldwide? A: Over 50 million
Q: Which 1950s song is the most-performed holiday tune according to ASCAP? A: The Christmas Song
Q: Brenda Lee hit the Billboard Hot 100 top ten again in 2023—how many years after release? A: 65 years
Q: Which artist became the first to replace themselves at UK Christmas No. 1 two years running (2018-2019)? A:LadBaby
Q: “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” has held UK Christmas No. 1 title how many times via re-records? A: Three (1984, 1989, 2004)
Q: Which bilingual carol by Céline Dion mixes English and French rap? A: “Feliz Navidad” cover (Spanglish)
Q: “Carol of the Bells” uses what irregular time signature giving its urgency? A: ¾ (actually alternating) – accept ¾
Q: Which song became Spotify’s most-streamed Christmas track in a single day in 2024? A: All I Want for Christmas Is You
Q: Which YouTube video of a flash-mob “Hallelujah Chorus” first went viral in 2010, surpassing 50 million views? A: Food Court Flash Mob (Niagara)

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