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Quiz about Christmas Music Trivia
Quiz about Christmas Music Trivia

Christmas Music Trivia Trivia Quiz


How well do you know Christmas Music?

A multiple-choice quiz by OlaM. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
OlaM
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
277,828
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
5071
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (6/10), Guest 99 (6/10), Retired2006 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who wrote the Christmas Carol "Sleigh Ride?" Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In what movie did the song "White Christmas" first appear? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In the carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" what gift did her true love give her on the eleventh day? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This popular carol was composed in an emergency--the church organ broke down on Christmas Eve. Which one is it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In which Christmas song was the night referred to as "so deep" Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In what year did Gene Autry record "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer?" Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the next line of lyrics after this phrase: "Oh, the weather outside is frightful" ? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which song sings about "star of wonder"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which composer wrote the music for the ballet "The Nutcracker"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the song "A Holly Jolly Christmas" what are you urged to have a cup of? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 173: 6/10
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 99: 6/10
Mar 07 2024 : Retired2006: 7/10
Mar 07 2024 : Guest 31: 9/10
Feb 23 2024 : Guest 2: 7/10
Feb 14 2024 : Guest 69: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who wrote the Christmas Carol "Sleigh Ride?"

Answer: Leroy Anderson

"Sleigh Ride" is included with Christmas music although it does not mention the Christmas Holiday at all.
2. In what movie did the song "White Christmas" first appear?

Answer: Holiday Inn

The song "White Christmas" is the biggest selling Christmas song of all time. The most popular recording was done by Bing Crosby.
3. In the carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" what gift did her true love give her on the eleventh day?

Answer: Eleven pipers piping

"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is the only Christmas song that is entirely about receiving gifts at Christmastime.
4. This popular carol was composed in an emergency--the church organ broke down on Christmas Eve. Which one is it?

Answer: Silent Night

"Silent Night" was written with a guitar accompaniment, because the church organ was out of order on Christmas Eve, in the year 1818. The Rainer family brought the song to America on a concert tour, where it became one of the most popular carols.
5. In which Christmas song was the night referred to as "so deep"

Answer: The First Noel

"The First Noel" was written in French, and later translated to English.
6. In what year did Gene Autry record "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer?"

Answer: 1949

"Rudolph" is one of the most popular carols, recorded dozens of times.
7. What is the next line of lyrics after this phrase: "Oh, the weather outside is frightful" ?

Answer: But the fire is so delightful

The lyrics are from the song "Let it Snow, Let it snow, Let it Snow!"
8. Which song sings about "star of wonder"?

Answer: We Three Kings of Orient Are

"We Three Kings" has the best description of the Christmas star. It also includes the lyrics "Myrrh is mine"
9. Which composer wrote the music for the ballet "The Nutcracker"?

Answer: Tchaikovsky

"The Nutcracker" was composed by Peter Ilytch Tschaikowski.
10. In the song "A Holly Jolly Christmas" what are you urged to have a cup of?

Answer: Cheer

"Holly Jolly Christmas" became popular when it was recorded by Burl Ives. It was written by Johnny Marks , who also wrote the popular Christmas songs "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Rockin Around the Christmas Tree" and "Silver and Gold"
Source: Author OlaM

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