Christmas Music Trivia
Christmas is a time for family, friends, and fun. The best way to bring everyone together is with some festive Christmas music trivia games! Whether you’re hosting a virtual holiday party or just gathering around the dinner table, playing Christmas music trivia games can be a great way to get into the spirit of the season.
Read on to learn more about how to create your own game and some interesting facts about Christmas music.
How To Create Your Own Game
The most important part of any game is coming up with the questions! You can make it as simple or as challenging as you want. For example, you can ask your guests questions like “Who sang ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’?” or “Name three popular Christmas songs from the 1960s.”
You can either type and print out a copy of the questions to give to each guest or you can read out the questions and ask your guests to write down their answers.
If you want to make it more competitive, offer up points for each correct answer and award a prize to the winner at the end of the game.
Interesting Facts About Christmas Music
Did you know that “Jingle Bells” was originally written as a Thanksgiving song in 1857? It wasn't until several years later that it became associated with Christmas. Another interesting fact is that Mariah Carey's hit single "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has become one of the most popular holiday songs of all time, selling over 16 million copies worldwide since its release in 1994.
There are also several classic holiday songs that have been covered by famous artists over the years such as Elvis Presley's version of "Blue Christmas" and Bing Crosby's "White Christmas."
Christmas Song Trivia
There are so many great Christmas songs to choose from, from classic carols to contemporary holiday hits. So don’t be afraid to get creative when it comes to your questions. Ask about specific lyrics, the performers, or even the year a particular song was released. With these fun trivia games, you and your guests can have an entertaining evening full of Christmas cheer!
Christmas Music Quiz Questions
Here are some Christmas quiz questions and answers to get you started with your game.
What is the name of the best-selling single of all time, written by Bing Crosby and Irving Berlin in 1942?
White Christmas
Elvis Presley
Name three most popular Christmas songs from the 1960s.
“Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry, “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms, and “Frosty The Snowman” by Jimmy Durante.
Who sang “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
Mariah Carey
What is the name of the classic song released in 1944 and composed by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie which tells the story of a snowman that comes to life after being built?
Frosty The Snowman
Who sang the song “Do They Know It’s Christmas” in 1984?
Band Aid
What year was the classic holiday song “Last Christmas” released by Wham!?
1984.
What classic Christmas carol is about three kings visiting baby Jesus?
We Three Kings of Orient Are
How many verses are in the song "Jingle Bells"?
Four Verses
Who wrote the famous Christmas carol "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"?
Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane (music and lyrics)
What year did Mariah Carey's hit Christmas song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" come out?
1994
How many reindeer are mentioned by name in the classic holiday jingle “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer”?
Eight
What country singer released a Christmas album of all original songs in 2018?
Kelly Clarkson
Who sang the duet "When I was Your Man" off their 2013 Christmas album?
Bruno Mars
What Mariah Carey song is the best-selling modern Christmas song of all time?
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Printable Christmas Song Games
If you are looking for a quick and easy way to entertain your guests, then why not try out our printable Christmas music games? These quizzes are sure to give everyone a fun challenge this festive season!
No matter how you decide to play your Christmas music trivia game, remember that it’s all about having fun and getting into the spirit of the season. So grab some eggnog, gather around the tree and let the Christmas music trivia begin!
Christmas Finish the Song Game
Gather your loved ones around this festive season and have a jolly good time with our Christmas Song Quiz! Perfect for anyone but teens and tweens particularly love testing their knowledge against family members. Print out the cards, divide into teams/pairs - then it's time to play as each team reads part of an iconic holiday carol and their opponents must guess what comes next!
Christmas Song Emoji Pictionary
Get the whole family in on this festive game - Christmas Song Emoji Pictionary! Perfect for any age, everyone will be filled with joy as they try to guess classic holiday tunes through creative emojis. Gather around and get ready for some hilarity, laughter and lots of fun at your next celebration!
Christmas music trivia games are a great way to add some extra cheer this holiday season! From creating your own custom questions to learning about some interesting facts about classic holiday tunes, there's something for everyone when it comes to playing these festive games. So gather everyone around and get ready for some fun, it's time for some Christmas music trivia!
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