Movie Title
Albert Hague and Theodor Geisel composed the music, and Thurl Ravenscroft's deep voice brought the iconic character to life.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
Johnny Marks composed the song in 1939, based on a story by Robert L. May, for the Montgomery Ward department store's holiday booklet. Gene Autry popularized it in 1949.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
"Silent Night" was first written in this language in 1816.
German
Name the singer who released a hit holiday classic in 1994, blending pop with classic festive elements.
Mariah Carey
The song was originally sung in English by enslaved Americans and later compiled by John Wesley Work Jr. in the early 20th century.
Go Tell it on the Mountain
Most of the music in this film is recorded with a full orchestra. The songs feature a full chorus, including the film's cast and crew, creating an ensemble effect.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
1953, Joan Javits and Philip Springer wrote the song that Eartha Kitt famously turned into a holiday classic.
Santa Baby
"Silent Night" was first publicly sung in this language on Christmas Eve, 1866, during a church service.
Spanish
Name the singer who famously performed in the 1968 Comeback Special.
Elvis Presley
This song was first sung in German and dates to a 16th-century folk tune.
O Christmas Tree
In this film, the vocal tracks were recorded first, allowing puppeteers to sync their lip movements with the footage.
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
The cheerful tune by Edward Pola and George Wyle was popularized by Andy Williams in 1963.
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
"Silent Night," directly translated as "Peaceful Night," was first performed in this language at a Christmas service in 1914.
Chinese
Name the singer who was nominated for the song for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Solo at the 2006 Grammy Awards.
Josh Groban
The piece was initially written in French by the composer Adolphe Adam in 1847. The music was paired with a French writer Placide Cappeau's French poem titled "Minuit, chrétiens" (Midnight, Christians).
O Holy Night
This 1965 film’s score is influenced by jazz; Guaraldi recorded the holiday classic in two days.
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
Composed by Richard B. Smith, this holiday classic was first recorded in 1934.
Walkin’ In a Winter Wonderland
Linguist Zane Gray translated "Silent Night" into this language in 1947 with Charles H. McDonald's support.
Navajo
Name the singer who recorded an iconic holiday song in 1947 and revisited it in 1957, softening the original melancholic lyrics to create a more uplifting holiday classic.
Frank Sinatra
John Francis Wade composed the hymn in Latin in the 18th century, titled "Adeste Fideles."
O Come, All Ye Faithful
In this 1954 classic film, the big-band orchestration elevates the iconic song.
White Christmas (1954)
Written by Johnny Marks in 1949. It was famously performed by Burl Ives for the television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Silver and Gold
A priest and hymn writer first translated " Silent Night " into this language in 1859.
Swedish
Name the singer who performed a song about hearing the Christmas Spirit on the 1987 A Very Special Christmas album, benefiting the Special Olympics.
Whitney Houston
The hymn was first written in the 12th century as part of the "O Antiphons," a series of chants used in the days leading up to Christmas.
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel