35 Best Christmas Songs Quiz (1)

About This Quiz

If the opening chimes of “Jingle Bell Rock” make you instinctively elbow-dance, this merry mash-up is your North Pole proving ground. Thirty-five lyric fragments sparkle like baubles, starting with “Let your heart be light” in Question 1 and snowballing to Rudolph’s historic shout-out in Question 4.

Some hints glow obvious as a department-store speaker; others hide like shy elves behind tinsel, leaving you to decide whether that “dancing star” belongs in “Do You Hear What I Hear?” or another night-sky tune.

Warm some cocoa, untangle those earworms, and see if your playlist deserves pride of place on Santa’s gold record shelf.

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1. "Let your heart be light"

[C] Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas | This song is a holiday classic often associated with the film "Meet Me in St. Louis."

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2. "The stars in the bright sky"

[A] Away in a Manger | A traditional carol that describes the humble setting of Jesus' birth.

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3. "A star, a star, dancing in the night"

[A] Do You Hear What I Hear? | A song that tells the story of the nativity from the perspective of various characters.

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4. "You'll go down in history"

[B] Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer | A song about the famous reindeer with a glowing red nose.

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5. "It's the hap-happiest season of all"

[A] It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year | A song that celebrates the festive activities of the holiday season.

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6. "Peace on earth and mercy mild"

[A] Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | A traditional Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Christ.

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7. "The silent stars go by"

[C] O Little Town of Bethlehem | This carol describes the quiet and humble scene of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, contrasting the divine event with the peaceful setting.

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8. "Come on, fellas, believe me!"

[C] I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus | A humorous song about a child's surprise at seeing their mother with Santa.

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9. "Where the love light gleams"

[A] I'll Be Home for Christmas | A song about the longing to be home during the holidays.

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10. "That glorious song of old"

[A] It Came Upon the Midnight Clear | A carol that describes the angels' song on the night of Jesus' birth.

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11. "Little baby, pa-rum, pum-pum, pum"

[A] Little Drummer Boy | A song about a poor boy who plays his drum for the baby Jesus.

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12. "Comfort and joy"

[A] God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen | An English traditional Christmas carol.

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13. "Soon the bells will start"

[A] It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas | A song that captures the excitement of the holiday season.

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14. "Kiss her once for me"

[A] A Holly Jolly Christmas | A cheerful song that emphasizes the joy of Christmas.

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15. "Better not pout"

[A] Santa Claus is Coming to Town | A song that tells children about Santa's upcoming visit.

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16. "There shone a Holy light"

[A] Go Tell It on the Mountain | A spiritual song that celebrates the news of Jesus' birth.

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17. "Will find it hard to sleep tonight"

[A] Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire | Also known as "The Christmas Song," it describes classic winter imagery.

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18. "Let loving hearts enthrone Him"

[A] What Child Is This | A carol that reflects on the identity of the baby Jesus.

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19. "Sweetly singing o'er the plains"

[A] Angels We Have Heard on High | A French carol that celebrates the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth.

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20. "Good tidings we bring"

[A] We Wish You a Merry Christmas | A traditional English carol that conveys holiday greetings.

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21. "Jesus, to thee be all glory given!"

[A] O Come, All Ye Faithful | A hymn that invites the faithful to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

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22. "Three French hens"

[A] The Twelve Days of Christmas | A song that enumerates a series of gifts given on each of the twelve days of Christmas.

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23. "The angel of the Lord came down"

[A] While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks | A carol that tells the story of the shepherds who were visited by angels.

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24. "And we'd begged her not to go"

[A] Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer | A humorous song about a Christmas Eve mishap.

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25. "Let the Christmas spirit ring"

[A] Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree | A song about a festive party and the anticipation of a loved one's arrival.

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26. "Was a jolly happy soul"

[A] Frosty the Snowman | A song that tells the story of a magical snowman.

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27. "Filling the air"

[A] Carol of the Bells | A Ukrainian carol that has become a popular Christmas song.

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28. "God of glory, Lord of love"

[A] Joy to the World | A song of praise for the birth of Jesus, originally a Christian hymn.

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29. "Santa Claus comes tonight"

[A] Up on the Housetop | A song that describes Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve.

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30. "Peace on Earth will come to all if we just follow the light"

[A] Here Comes Santa Claus | A song that evokes the spirit of Christmas and Santa's journey.

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31. "O, the rising of the sun"

[B] The Holly and the Ivy | A traditional English carol that uses the holly and ivy as symbols of Christ and the Virgin Mary.

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32. "Fa la la la la, la la la la"

[A] Deck the Halls | A Welsh carol that encourages festive decoration for the holidays.

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33. "No trip could be too far"

[A] Home for the Holidays | This song captures the sentiment of longing to be home with loved ones during the holiday season.

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34. "Ay, Jing-a-di-jing hee haw hee haw"

[B] Dominick the Donkey | The song is known for its catchy tune and humorous lyrics, including the distinctive "hee-haw, hee-haw" sounds that represent the donkey's braying.

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35. "The poem that he wrote for me"

[B] 8 Days of Christmas | This song, performed by Destiny's Child, is a modern take on the classic "12 Days of Christmas" song, with the lyrics detailing contemporary gifts given on each of the 8 days leading up to Christmas.