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Christmas Novelty Songs Trivia Quiz

Just in time for the holidays, this quiz is about offbeat and funny Christmas songs.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ravenloft. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Ravenloft

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
301,605

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
855

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Question 1 of 10

1. This Christmas song was first performed in 1953 by Jaime Horton. Hint

Christmas at Ground Zero

Snoopy and The Red Baron

I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer

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Question 2 of 10

2. Bob and Doug McKenzie added a Canadian twist to which classic Christmas carol? Hint

Silent Night

The Twelve Days of Christmas

Joy to the World

The First Noel

3. "Weird" Al Yankovic took a shot at the holiday season with "Christmas at Ground Zero". Which lyric follows:

"You might hear some reindeer on your rooftop.
Or Jack Frost on your windowsill.
But if someone's climbin' down your chimney...." ? Hint

You better load your gun and shoot to kill

Just lock your door and take a pill.

Christmas time really makes me ill.

Killing zombies gives me such a thrill.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Music legend Frank Zappa discovered Lawrence Wayne Fischer, who was known better as "Wild Man" Fischer. Which of the following songs did "Wild Man" record? Hint

I Hate Cats, Cubes, Christmas and You

I'm a Christmas Tree

Frosty the Dope Man

Ring the Bells...and I'll Hurt You

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Question 5 of 10

5. Kip Adotta also took a crack at twisting another beloved holiday song. Which of the following songs did he write? Hint

Make Like a Stocking and Get Stuffed

I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus

Frosty's Vacation in Hawaii

The Reindeers Hate Santa

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year did The Royal Guardsmen record "Snoopy's Christmas"? Hint

1969

1959

1967

1975

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the song "I'm Getting' Nuttin' for Christmas" Hint

I spilled some ink on Mommy's rug

I made my brother eat paste

I put a tack on teacher's chair

Filled the sugar bowl with ants

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Question 8 of 10

8. What quiz would be complete without "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer"?
What did Grandma leave behind before she left to meet her doom? Hint

Her sweater

Her false teeth

A fruitcake

Her medication

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Question 9 of 10

9. Chuck Berry wrote the novelty song "Dominick The Donkey".

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the Blue Collar Comedy comedians is responsible for the song "Here's Your Sign Christmas"? Hint

Jeff Foxworthy

Bill Engvall

Larry The Cable Guy

Ron White

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This Christmas song was first performed in 1953 by Jaime Horton.

Answer: I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

If you're a fan, The Jonas Brothers did a version of this song back in 2007

2. Bob and Doug McKenzie added a Canadian twist to which classic Christmas carol?

Answer: The Twelve Days of Christmas

"Phew! This should just be the two days of Christmas, it's too hard for us!"
Their gifts included French toast, back bacon and turtlenecks.

3. "Weird" Al Yankovic took a shot at the holiday season with "Christmas at Ground Zero". Which lyric follows: "You might hear some reindeer on your rooftop. Or Jack Frost on your windowsill. But if someone's climbin' down your chimney...." ?

Answer: You better load your gun and shoot to kill

I think Al watched one too many zombie movies when he recorded this song. You can find it on his "Polka Party" album.

4. Music legend Frank Zappa discovered Lawrence Wayne Fischer, who was known better as "Wild Man" Fischer. Which of the following songs did "Wild Man" record?

Answer: I'm a Christmas Tree

Fischer was institutionalized at age 16 for attacking his mother. He was later diagnosed with severe paranoid schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

5. Kip Adotta also took a crack at twisting another beloved holiday song. Which of the following songs did he write?

Answer: I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus

At the end of the song, it's revealed that Mommy was dressed in the Santa suit, thus saving the child who sings the song years of therapy.

6. In what year did The Royal Guardsmen record "Snoopy's Christmas"?

Answer: 1967

The song is about Snoopy and The Red Baron declaring a temporary truce because it is Christmas Eve.

7. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the song "I'm Getting' Nuttin' for Christmas"

Answer: I made my brother eat paste

The singer of this song also broke his bat over someone's head and climbed a tree and ripped his pants among other things. Is it any wonder Santa should bypass this kid?

8. What quiz would be complete without "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer"? What did Grandma leave behind before she left to meet her doom?

Answer: Her medication

But she forgot her medication, and she staggered out the door into the snow.

9. Chuck Berry wrote the novelty song "Dominick The Donkey".

Answer: False

The song about the little Italian friend of Santa was written by Lou Monte.

10. Which of the Blue Collar Comedy comedians is responsible for the song "Here's Your Sign Christmas"?

Answer: Bill Engvall

As of the time of this quiz's creation, Bill has not performed this song live. Happy Holidays!

Source: Author Ravenloft

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