The Ultimate Christmas Music Quiz!

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    Which 1984 Christmas single sold over a million copies in the UK alone, but failed to reach number one?

    • Last Christmas- Wham
    • Another Rock n' Roll Christmas- Gary Glitter
    • Thank God It's Christmas- Queen
    • Do They Know It's Christmas- Band Aid
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Take on the festive challenge with our fun "Christmas Music Quiz"! Prove your holiday tunes expertise in this ultimate quiz, showcasing classics by various artists. Test your memory on every cherished Christmas melody and see how you score. Dive into the jolly world of festive tunes, putting your musical prowess to the test.

Are you ready for a fun and festive challenge? Do you think you are very well acquainted with the famous Christmas music? It's time to test your festive musical knowledge with our engaging Christmas Music Quiz and discover if you're the ultimate Christmas music fan. Best of luck!

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  • 2. 

    Which Rock band holds the chart record for having the most UK Christmas No.1s of everyone as of 2019?

    • Guns N' Roses

    • BTS

    • The Beatles 

    • Eagles

    Correct Answer
    A. The Beatles 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the Beatles. The Beatles hold the chart record for having the most UK Christmas No.1s of everyone as of 2019. This legendary rock band has achieved this feat with their popular and timeless songs that continue to resonate with audiences even decades later. Their music has become synonymous with the holiday season in the UK, making them the top choice for Christmas No.1s.

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  • 3. 

    When Scrooge hears this song in Dickens's "A Christmas Carol," he grabs a ruler and the singer flees in terror. Which carol is it?

    • Silent Night

    • Away in a Manger

    • God Rest You Merry Gentlemen

    • We Three Kings

    Correct Answer
    A. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
    Explanation
    In Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol”, Ebenezer Scrooge is startled by a carol singer who sings “God Rest You Merry Gentlemen” outside his office, causing the singer to flee.

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  • 4. 

    How many 'las' are after the 'fa' in "Deck the Halls?"

    • 7

    • 8

    • 9

    • 10

    Correct Answer
    A. 8
    Explanation
    In the phrase "Deck the Halls," there are two occurrences of the word "fa." After the first "fa," there are eight occurrences of the word "la." Therefore, there are eight "las" after the "fa" in "Deck the Halls."

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  • 5. 
    Which song did Eric and Ernie sing while Glenda Jackson danced in the 1971 Morecombe and Wise Christmas special? - ProProfs

    Which song did Eric and Ernie sing while Glenda Jackson danced in the 1971 Morecombe and Wise Christmas special?

    • Let's Face the Music and Dance - Irving Berlin

    • Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head - B.J. Thomas

    • Spirit in the Sky - Norman Greenbaum

    • Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) - Edison Lighthouse

    Correct Answer
    A. Let's Face the Music and Dance - Irving Berlin
    Explanation
    In the 1971 Morecambe and Wise Christmas special, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise performed “Let’s Face the Music and Dance” while actress Glenda Jackson danced.

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  • 6. 

    Which Christmas song was the first to be broadcast from space?

    • Jingle Bells

    • Silent Night

    • White Christmas

    • O Holy Night

    Correct Answer
    A. Jingle Bells
    Explanation
    On December 16, 1965, the crew of Gemini 6 reported seeing a satellite object, which turned out to be a secret Santa Claus. They then played “Jingle Bells” on a harmonica, accompanied by small sleigh bells, making it the first song broadcast from space.

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  • 7. 

    Since 1952 only two groups have had three consecutive Christmas number ones. The Beatles did it in 1963, '64 and '65. Who was the other group to achieve the same distinction?

    Correct Answer
    The Spice Girls
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    Explanation
    The Spice Girls achieved this feat in 1996. '97 and '98 with "2 Become 1", "Too Much" and "Goodbye" respectively.

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  • 8. 

    Which Christmas number one of the '70s stayed at the top of the charts until February?

    • Mull of Kintyre - Wings

    • Another Brick in the Wall - Pink Floyd

    • Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West) - Benny Hill

    • When a Child is Born - Johnny Mathis

    Correct Answer
    A. Mull of Kintyre - Wings
    Explanation
    "Mull of Kintyre" by Wings was the Christmas number one of the '70s that stayed at the top of the charts until February. This song, released in 1977, was a huge success and became one of the best-selling singles in the UK. It remained at the number one spot for nine weeks, making it the longest-running Christmas number one of the decade. The popularity of the song, along with its festive theme and catchy melody, contributed to its extended stay at the top of the charts.

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  • 9. 

    The most covered Christmas song of all time is/are:

    • Silent Night

    • White Christmas

    • Jingle Bells

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All of the above" because all three songs mentioned - Silent Night, White Christmas, and Jingle Bells - are widely recognized and covered during the Christmas season. These songs have become iconic and are frequently performed and recorded by various artists, making them the most covered Christmas songs of all time.

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  • 10. 

    First it was Paul Young, then it was Kylie Minogue. Who was next?

    • Will Young

    • Katie Melua

    • Chris Martin

    • Estelle

    Correct Answer
    A. Chris Martin
    Explanation
    For Band Aid 20 in 2004, Chris Martin, the lead vocalist of Coldplay, sang the opening line of “Do They Know It’s Christmas”, following in the footsteps of Paul Young and Kylie Minogue.

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  • 11. 

    How many gifts in total were given in the song "12 days of Christmas"?

    • 362

    • 363

    • 364

    • 365

    Correct Answer
    A. 364
    Explanation
    In the song "12 Days of Christmas," the gifts are given in a cumulative manner. Each day, a new gift is added to the previous day's gifts. So, on the first day, one gift is given, on the second day two gifts are given (in addition to the one from the first day), and so on. By the twelfth day, there would have been a total of 364 gifts given.

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  • 12. 
    What is the festive musical link between "Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine" and "KT Tunstall"? - ProProfs

    What is the festive musical link between "Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine" and "KT Tunstall"?

    • They have both played a gig on Christmas Island

    • They have both covered Mud's "Lonely This Christmas"

    • They have both had a single in the top ten in the UK Christmas chart

    • They both have a manager called Rudolph

    Correct Answer
    A. They have both covered Mud's "Lonely This Christmas"
    Explanation
    Both “Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine” and “KT Tunstall” have covered the song “Lonely This Christmas” by Mud, creating a festive musical link between the two artists.

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  • 13. 

    The lead singer of which Christmas chart-toppers, appeared in Dr. Who, Emmerdale & Coronation Street?

    • The Human League

    • The Pet Shop Boys

    • St Winifred's School Choir

    • The Flying Pickets

    Correct Answer
    A. The Flying Pickets
    Explanation
    The Flying Pickets is the correct answer because the lead singer of this group appeared in popular British TV shows such as Dr. Who, Emmerdale, and Coronation Street. This suggests that the lead singer had a career in acting alongside their music career with The Flying Pickets.

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  • 14. 

    Who was the first person to record cover versions of "Merry Xmas Everybody" and "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day"?

    • Frankie Howerd

    • Spike Milligan

    • Harry Secombe

    • Max Bygraves

    Correct Answer
    A. Max Bygraves
    Explanation
    It's a medley on his "SingalongaMaxmas" album (aka Hallmark's finest "SingalongaChristmas with Max").

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  • 15. 

    What Christmas song does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of “A Charlie Brown Christmas”?

    • O Christmas Tree

    • Silent Night

    • Jingle Bell Rock

    • Hark, The Herald Angels Sing

    Correct Answer
    A. Hark, The Herald Angels Sing
    Explanation
    At the end of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the Peanuts gang gathers around a Christmas tree and sings “Hark, The Herald Angels Sing,” a classic Christmas carol. This heartwarming scene is one of the most memorable moments in the special.

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  • 16. 

    How many versions of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" have been released till now?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    Four versions of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" have been released till now.

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  • 17. 

    "I Believe in Father Christmas" incorporates a tune by which classical composer?  

    • Mozart

    • Rachmaninoff

    • Prokofiev

    • Tchaikovsky

    Correct Answer
    A. Prokofiev
    Explanation
    “I Believe in Father Christmas” is a song by Greg Lake. The instrumental section features a distinctive melody by Prokofiev from the “Lieutenant Kije Suite”, blending classical music with a Christmas song.

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  • 18. 

    What has been proposed as the hidden purpose of the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?

    • A description of the traditional way of celebrating Christmas by French royalty in the 18th Century

    • A list of suggested clay or paper gifts a suitor should present to his potential wife, dependent on the day of Christmas, at the Fira de Santa Llucia (a Christmas Fair held since 1786 in Barcelona)

    • It is believed to be the list of gifts that King George II presented to his wife-to-be, Caroline of Ansbach in the 12 days of courting leading up to his marriage proposal

    • A memory aid to help young children learn the important tenets of the Christian faith

    Correct Answer
    A. A memory aid to help young children learn the important tenets of the Christian faith
    Explanation
    The song “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is often seen as a Christian catechism song. Each gift represents a religious symbol, helping children remember key tenets of their faith.

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  • 19. 

    Which Christmas number one was also a Christmas number two?

    • Two little Boys- Rolf Harris

    • I am the Walrus-The Beatles

    • Mistletoe and Wine- Cliff Richard

    • Stay Another Day- East 17

    Correct Answer
    A. I am the Walrus-The Beatles
    Explanation
    The song “I am the Walrus” by The Beatles was a Christmas number one and also a Christmas number two. It was featured as the B side of the 1967 Christmas number 1, “Hello Goodbye”. It was also a track on the “Magical Mystery Tour” EP which reached number 2 in the 1967 Christmas chart. 

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  • 20. 

    Which Christmas number one included in the lyrics the title of the song that replaced it at the top of the charts?

    Correct Answer
    Bohemian Rhapsody
    Explanation
    The Christmas number one that included in the lyrics the title of the song that replaced it at the top of the charts was "Bohemian Rhapsody. 

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