Holiday Music
Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics: “Sleep in heavenly peace”?
What is “Silent Night”?
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This green and red plant is a symbol of Christmas, often hung in homes for decoration, and is also associated with kissing.
What is mistletoe?
Which spice is commonly used in gingerbread?
What is ginger?
Who is Santa Claus’ wife?
Who is Mrs. Claus?
What color are most traditional Christmas stockings?
What is red?
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” was famously sung by which singer?
Who is Brenda Lee?
What day is celebrated as the traditional start of the Christmas season in many countries?
What is December 1st or Advent?
What sweet treat is shaped like a cane and often red and white?
What is a candy cane?
Which reindeer’s name begins with a “B”?
Who is Blitzen?
What decoration is traditionally placed on the top of a Christmas tree?
What is a star or angel?
What song’s opening line is “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style”?
What is “Silver Bells”?
In England, what treat is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
What is a coin or silver charm?
Which dessert is made with dried fruits, nuts, and sometimes brandy or rum?
What is fruitcake?
Which character is known for stealing Christmas in Dr. Seuss’ story?
Who is the Grinch?
In the song “12 Days of Christmas,” what birds are given on the 5th day?
What are golden rings (or five golden rings)?
Which 1944 Christmas song begins, “I don’t want a lot for Christmas”?
What is “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
Which holiday figure is said to visit children on December 6th in some European countries?
Who is Saint Nicholas?
What holiday drink is made from milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and beaten egg yolks?
What is eggnog?
The poem A Visit from St. Nicholas begins with what famous line?
What is “’Twas the night before Christmas…”?
What is another name for Santa’s helpers who make toys?
Who are elves?
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What popular Christmas carol was originally written in Latin as “Adeste Fideles”?
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What is “O Come, All Ye Faithful”?
In Victorian England, what decoration was made from apples, nuts, and oranges and hung on trees?
What are fruit ornaments?
What Christmas cookie is traditionally cut into shapes like stars, trees, and bells?
What are sugar cookies?
Which historical figure is the model for Santa Claus, known for his generosity?
Who is Saint Nicholas?
Which winter holiday figure drives a sleigh pulled by reindeer?
Who is Santa Claus?