The Christmas Carols Quiz

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Dive into the enchanting world of holiday melodies with "The Christmas Carols Quiz." This festive quiz is designed to test your expertise on the timeless tunes that echo through the Yuletide season. From traditional hymns to cheerful jingles, explore the rich history, lyrics, and melodies that make each carol a cherished part of Christmas celebrations.

Whether you're humming along to "Jingle Bells" or embracing the solemnity of "Silent Night," this immersive The Christmas Carols Quiz invites you to discover the stories behind the songs. Unleash your inner carol aficionado and embark on a musical journey filled with joy, nostalgia, and Read morefestive cheer!


The Christmas Carols Questions and Answers

  • 1. 

    “Pray you, dutifully prime. Your matin chime, ye ringers. May you beautifully rhyme, your evetime song, ye singers.” Which Christmas carol is this?

    • A.

      I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

    • B.

      Ding Dong Merrily On High

    • C.

      Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

    • D.

      Down in Yon Forest

    Correct Answer
    B. Ding Dong Merrily On High
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Ding Dong Merrily On High." This is because the given verse is a line from the lyrics of the carol. The line talks about ringing bells and singing in rhymes, which matches the theme and lyrics of "Ding Dong Merrily On High."

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  • 2. 

    “Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, with glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.” Which Christmas carol is this?

    • A.

      O Holy Night

    • B.

      Away In a Manger

    • C.

      O Little Town of Bethlehem

    • D.

      Mother Mary

    Correct Answer
    A. O Holy Night
    Explanation
    This question is asking to identify the Christmas carol that includes the lyrics "Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, with glowing hearts by His cradle we stand." The correct answer is "O Holy Night."

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  • 3. 

    “Shepherds why this Jubilee / Why your joyous strains prolong / What that gladsome tidings be / Which inspire your heavenly son.” Which Christmas carol is this?

    • A.

      Star of the East

    • B.

      God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

    • C.

      Angels We Have Heard On High

    • D.

      Jesus Christ the Apple Tree

    Correct Answer
    C. Angels We Have Heard On High
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Angels We Have Heard On High." The lyrics provided in the question match the beginning of the first verse of this Christmas carol.

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  • 4. 

    Song: Away In A Manger. Fill in the blank: “The stars in the ___________ sky looked down where He lay.”

    • A.

      Light

    • B.

      Night

    • C.

      White

    • D.

      Bright

    Correct Answer
    D. Bright
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Bright" because the phrase "The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay" is a line from the popular Christmas carol "Away in a Manger." The word "bright" is used to describe the sky, indicating that the stars were shining and illuminating the scene where Jesus lay in the manger.

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  • 5. 

    “No more let sins and sorrows grow / Nor thorns infest the ground / He comes to make His blessings flow.” Which Christmas carol is this?  

    • A.

      Deck the Hall

    • B.

      Joy To The World

    • C.

      Candlelight Carol

    • D.

      Sweet Little Jesus Boy

    Correct Answer
    B. Joy To The World
    Explanation
    This Christmas carol is "Joy To The World." The given lines from the carol talk about putting an end to sins, sorrows, and thorns, and how the coming of Jesus brings blessings and joy to the world.

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  • 6. 

    Song: Do You Hear What I Hear? Fill in the blank: “Said the shepherd boy to the ___________ king.”

    • A.

      Great

    • B.

      Large

    • C.

      Mighty

    • D.

      Giant

    Correct Answer
    C. Mighty
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Mighty" because the song "Do You Hear What I Hear?" tells the story of the birth of Jesus, and the shepherd boy is speaking to a powerful and majestic figure, which is often associated with the image of a mighty king.

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  • 7. 

    “Son of God, love’s pure light / Radiant beams from thy holy face.” Which Christmas carol is this?

    • A.

      Silent Night

    • B.

      The Little Drummer Boy

    • C.

      What Child Is This

    • D.

      Sweet Little Jesus Boy

    Correct Answer
    A. Silent Night
    Explanation
    This is the correct answer because the lyrics "Son of God, love's pure light / Radiant beams from thy holy face" are from the Christmas carol "Silent Night".

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  • 8. 

    “All caroling / One seems to hear / Words of good cheer / From everywhere.” Which Christmas carol is this?

    • A.

      The Cherry Tree Carol

    • B.

      Carol of the Bells

    • C.

      Christians Awake

    • D.

      Ding Ding Merrily On High

    Correct Answer
    B. Carol of the Bells
    Explanation
    The given lyrics, "All caroling / One seems to hear / Words of good cheer / From everywhere," are from the Christmas carol "Carol of the Bells." This carol is known for its distinctive melody and is often performed with a bell choir. The lyrics convey the joyful and festive atmosphere of the holiday season, as people are heard singing and spreading good cheer everywhere.

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  • 9. 

    “From God our Heavenly Father / A blessed Angel came / And unto certain Shepherds / Brought tidings of the same.” Which Christmas carol is this?

    • A.

      Love Came Down at Christmas

    • B.

      Joy to the World

    • C.

      Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

    • D.

      God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

    Correct Answer
    D. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen." This is because the given lyrics match the first verse of the carol, which talks about an angel bringing tidings to shepherds from God our Heavenly Father.

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  • 10. 

    What is the gift that the Little Drummer Boy gives to the newborn Jesus in the song “Little Drummer Boy”?

    • A.

      A song on his drum

    • B.

      Gold 

    • C.

      Frankincense

    • D.

      Myrrh

    Correct Answer
    A. A song on his drum
    Explanation
     In the song “Little Drummer Boy”, the boy has no gift to bring that would be fit for a king. So, he played his drum for him, he played his best for him, and that was his gift.

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