{"id":15303,"date":"2026-03-24T14:12:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quizfragor.se\/?p=15303"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:17:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:17:22","slug":"christmas-music-quiz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quizfragor.se\/en\/christmas-music-quiz\/","title":{"rendered":"JULY MUSIC QUIZ"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Welcome to Christmas themed music quiz questions - two standalone rounds of tricky quiz questions and answers for those who want to play quickly and for free. It mixes classic Christmas songs, unexpected facts about artists, album details, language versions and historical recordings. The questions are written for casual quiz players who like it a little more difficult than the most obvious hits, but still can be figured out with music interest and logic. You get both short answers and a short explanation, making it easy to learn something new while competing against yourself or friends. Perfect as an online quiz before a Christmas party, on the sofa, or as a warm-up to the playlist.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t

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<\/i>Which artist is behind the album containing the song 'Fairytale of New York'?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: The Pogues
\nThe song is featured on the 1988 album If I Should Fall from Grace with God.
\nIt's a duet with Kirsty MacColl and has become a modern Christmas classic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>In which year was the single \"All I Want for Christmas Is You\" released?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: 1994
\nThe song was released in conjunction with the album Merry Christmas.
\nIt has since become one of the most streamed Christmas songs globally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which composer wrote the ballet on which the music for 'The Nutcracker' is based?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Tchaikovsky
\nThe music was written for a ballet that premiered in St Petersburg in 1892.
\nMany movements are often used in Christmas concerts and in films.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which British singer did the original version of 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)'?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: John Lennon
\nThe song was recorded with Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band.
\nReleased in 1971, it has a clear message of peace in its lyrics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which group released 'Last Christmas' as a single in the mid-1980s?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Wham!
\nThe single was released in 1984 and quickly became a recurring Christmas favourite.
\nIt competed in the same year with the charity song Do They Know It's Christmas?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which American singer did the famous 1940s version of 'White Christmas'?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Bing Crosby
\nHis recording is one of the best-selling singles of all time.
\nIt is based on a song written by Irving Berlin for the film Holiday Inn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which Swedish artist sang \"Mer jul\" which is often played in December?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Adolphson & Falk
\nThe song was released in the 1980s and became a regular radio song in Sweden.
\nIt is known for its poppy production and clear Christmas theme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which artist released the album 'Christmas' which includes 'Mistletoe'?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Justin Bieber
\nReleased in 2011, the album mixes original songs with classic interpretations.
\nMistletoe became one of the most played modern Christmas songs from the disc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which song starts with the phrase \"They've gone home\" and is set around Christmas?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Driving Home for Christmas
\nChris Rea wrote the song based on his travels as a touring musician.
\nIt was released as a single in 1986 and has become a radio classic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which artist is behind 'Santa Tell Me'?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Ariana Grande
\nThe song was released in 2014 and is produced as modern pop with Christmas references.
\nIt has appeared on lists every December since its release.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which song is often associated with the film 'Love Actually' and a school concert?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: All I Want for Christmas Is You
\nIn the film, the song is used in a scene where a student performs at a Christmas show.
\nThis has contributed to the song's strong connection to modern Christmas culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which singer sang 'Santa Baby' in the original 1953 version?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Eartha Kitt
\nThe original was recorded with a playful and jazzy style.
\nThe song has since been interpreted by many artists in different genres.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which composer wrote the 'Carol of the Bells' melody based on a Ukrainian song?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Mykola Leontovych
\nThe melody is based on the Ukrainian song Shchedryk and was arranged in the early 1900s.
\nThe English Christmas lyrics came later and made the song internationally known.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which British group is behind \"Do They Know It's Christmas?\" from 1984?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Band Aid
\nThe project brought together several well-known artists to support disaster relief in Ethiopia.
\nThe single became one of the most recognised charity releases in pop history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which song has the chorus \"Let it snow\" but is not about Christmas?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
\nThe text is about weather, romance and staying inside when it snows.
\nIt was written in 1945 and has since become strongly associated with the Christmas period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which Swedish TV classic gave rise to the song \"Midnight prevails\"?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Father Christmas is the father of all children
\nThe song is linked to a Swedish Christmas tradition of music on TV and on disc.
\nIt is often sung as a mood song during December.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which artist did a famous version of 'Blue Christmas' that is often played in December?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Elvis Presley
\nHis version was published in 1957 and has become one of the most performed interpretations.
\nThe song is about loss and sadness during an otherwise festive holiday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which 2004 song has the title that suggests someone wants a \"real\" holiday?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
\nThe song is often associated with a pop group's Christmas release from the early 2000s.
\nIt has an upbeat production and is often used in store playlists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which composer wrote the 'O Holy Night' melody?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Adolphe Adam
\nThe melody was written for a French Christmas carol in the 1840s.
\nThe Swedish text came later and the song is common in Christmas concerts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which artist released \"River\", a song with a Christmas atmosphere but a melancholic tone?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Joni Mitchell
\nThe song is on the 1971 album Blue and mentions Christmas in the introduction.
\nIt mixes personal storytelling with a wintry, tranquil atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which instrument is clearly associated with the bright sound of 'Jingle Bells' arrangements?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Bells
\nThe instrument is used to mimic sleigh sounds and winter feel in arrangements.
\nIt often appears in both traditional and pop Christmas productions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which group made 'Merry Xmas Everybody' a big British Christmas hit?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Slade
\nThe song was released in 1973 and has reappeared on UK charts in December.
\nIt is known for its sing-along chorus and glam rock feel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which artist is behind the Christmas album \"A Charlie Brown Christmas\"?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Vince Guaraldi Trio
\nThe album is jazz-based and was written for a TV special that aired in 1965.
\nMusic has become a regular part of Christmas listening, especially in the US.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i>Which song in a Christmas music quiz is about a red-clad figure bringing reindeer?<\/a><\/h3>
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Answer: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
\nThe song is based on a story popularised in the United States in the 20th century.
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