Truth of the Christmas Spirit
Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht is the German title of THIS famous Christmas Carol.
What is "Silent Night"?
The author of the 1843 British Novella, "A Christmas Carol."
Who is Charles Dickens?
What is "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town"?
"Bells are ringin’, children singin', All is merry and bright Hang your stockings and say your prayers" is a lyric from THIS Christmas song, anticipating the coming of a specific person.
The singer-songwriter of the 1994 Christmas single "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
Who is "Mariah Carrey"?
THIS 1857 hymn is actually an Epiphany hymn as it follows the Magi on their journey to find the Christ Child.
What is "We Three Kings"?
The Russian author of the famous 1892 Christmas Ballet, "The Nutcracker."
Who is Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky?
What is a "Red Ryder" BB Gun?
Not to be confused with "Rockin Around the Christmas Tree" which is referenced in THIS song, recorded by Bobby Helms in 1957 and full of dancing "in the frosty air."
What is "Jingle Bell Rock"?
Performed by singer Faith Hill, this song, written by Mariah Carrey, James Horner, and Will Jennings was written and released for the 2000 film "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
What is "Where Are You Christmas?"
Originating in 1823 in South West England but derived from the French word for "Christmas Season" and the Latin phrase "Day of Birth" this traditional Christmas Carol, describes the Birth of Christ.
Also known as "A Visit from St. Nicholas" THIS 1823 Christmas poem is perhaps best known by another title, which it receives from the first line of the poem.
What is "Twas the Night Before Christmas"?
Jazz Composer Vince Guaraldi wrote the now famous soundtrack, including the single "Linus and Lucy" for THIS classic 1965 animated television special, the first animated special based on the comic strip by Charles M. Schulz.
What is "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?
THIS Christmas instrumental, famous during Bell concerts especially, was written in 1901 and has Ukrainian Origins. Later versions that contained lyrics were written beginning in the 1930s.
What is a "Carol of the Bells"?
The band duo behind the 1984 Christmas single "Last Christmas."
Who is "Wham!"
Written by St. Jean de Brebeuf to the Hurons, this 142 Christmas song was written to explain the Birth of Jesus at Christmas time in a way the Huron could understand. It is Canada's oldest Christmas hymn.
What is "The Huron Carol"?
This famous film director, directed the Christmas Classic "It's a Wonderful Life."
Who is Frank Capra?
DAILY DOUBLE This song, recorded by Josh Groban, was written by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard was for the 2004 film "The Polar Express."
What is "Believe"?
This is the name of the horse in the 1857 song, "Jingle Bells," also known as "One Horse Open Sleigh."
What is "Bobtail"?
THIS 1984 Christmas Charity song by the British-Irish super-group "Band Aid" was recorded to raise money to "Feed the World" specifically, Africa. It has become a rather infamous song but this Charity effort sparked later supergroups such as USA for Africa's 1985 "We Are the World" Album.
What is "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Based on a story of the Saint from the 900s who was Prince and Duke of Bohemia and not actually a King, this Carol actually takes place on the "Feast of Stephen" within the Christmas Octave.
What is "Good King Wenceslaus"?
Written by American writer O. Henry, and first published in 1905, THIS short story follows a poor married couple that sells their respective prized possessions to buy their spouse a secret Christmas gift.
What is "The Gift of the Magi"?
Irving Berlin wrote THIS 1942 Christmas song especially for the film "Holiday Inn." It remains the best selling Single of All Time.
What is "White Christmas"?
What is "Silver Bells"?
Released in 2002, this controversial Christmas song is about a narrator who sees a poor boy that wants to buy a Christmas gift for his terminally ill mother. It is an extremely polarizing song.
What is "The Christmas Shoes"?