Christmas Hymns
Heavenly Highway Hymns No. 275 - Written in 1849 by Edmund Sears, this glorious song of old reflects on peace and goodwill as angels sing to the earth on a holy night.
What is It Came Upon the Midnight Clear?
This quintessential Christmas song was written in 1857 to celebrate dashing through the snow in one-horse open sleighs - Oh What Fun!
What is Jingle Bells?
Theodor Geisel, better known by his pediatric-pen name, is the original lyricist to this song made popular in his 1966 animated Christmas classic. Jim Carrey sang it, too.
What is You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.
Nosotros Tres Reyes (Spanish)
What is We Three Kings?
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
What is Santa Claus is Coming to Town?
The Baptist Hymnal No. 88 - Written by Charles Wesley and George Whitefield, this Christmas hymn is based on Luke 2:8-14.
What is Hark! The Herald Angels Sing?
Dean Martin, among many others, listens on every street corner for these shiny, metallic chimes.
What is Silver Bells?
John Williams provided the musical score to this 1990 Christmas Classic, and not the Polka King or the Kenosha Kickers.
What is Home Alone?
Notte Silenziosa (Italian)
What is Silent Night?
He's got a bag that's filled with toys for boys and girls again
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, oh what a beautiful sight
So jump in bed and cover your head
What is Here Comes Santa Claus?
Great Gospel Songs and Hymns No. 279 - Inspired by a trip to the Holy Land to a specific small settlement, Pastor Phillip Brooks wrote this song for a children's Christmas program.
What is O Little Town of Bethlehem?
Brenda Lee, Neil Diamond, George Strait, Rascal Flatts, and a few Mean Girls have added to the popularity of this swell-time 1957 classic - let's Giddy Up those Horses.
What is Jingle Bell Rocks?
Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Pennies from Heaven, and Baby, It's Cold Outside are among the songs featured on this movie's soundtrack - sing them loud for all to hear, because of course, there is singing at the North Pole.
What is Elf?
O Nuit Sainte (French)
What is O Holy Night?
Next comes the stocking of little Will,
Oh just see what a glorious fill
Here is a hammer and lots of tacks,
Also a ball and a whip that cracks.
What is Up on the House Top?
The Broadman Hymnal No. 137 - Based on Psalm 98, Isaac Watts wrote this exuberant hymn to celebrate the anticipation of Christ's return and not as a Christmas hymn as it never mentions the birth of Jesus.
What is Joy to the World?
In this Kenny and Dolly duet, the pair promise they will be home festively adorned in this manner.
What is With Bells On?
Originally an instrumental jazz composition, lyrics were added to the signature song only a month before this classic aired on television for the "fun for all that children call, their favorite time of the year."
What is A Charlie Brown Christmas?
Pehla Novel (Urdu)
What is The First Noel?
She's candy apple red with a ski for a wheel
And when Santa hits the gas, man, just watch her peel
What is Little Saint Nick?
The Celebration Hymnal No. 273 - This traditional carol, dating back to the Middle Ages, has a Latin title that is translated "in sweet rejoicing" and urges believers to lift their voices in celebration of Christ’s birth with joy and gladness.
What is Good Christian Men, Rejoice?
Based on a 1863 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem, Casting Crowns scored another chart-topping hit in 2008 with this old, familiar carols-play.
What is I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.
Irving Berlin wrote all the music for this 1954 musical, with songs such as Sisters, Snow, and Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep, but the main song of the musical also serves as this movie title.
What is White Christmas?
Borte i en Krybbe (Norwegian)
What is Away in a Manger?
The Christmas lights up and down the street are such a sight to see
But all the presents by the tree, they don't mean a thing
Santa please hear me
What is Hey Santa?