Christmas Song Quiz

Christmas music is one of the most beloved and lucrative music genres, with classic songs generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually even decades after their original release. The Christmas music canon spans traditional carols dating back centuries, mid-20th century pop standards, beloved novelty songs, and modern releases. Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' (1994) has become the unofficial anthem of the Christmas season, breaking streaming records every year around the holidays. Bing Crosby's 'White Christmas' (1942) is estimated to be the best-selling physical single of all time, with over 50 million copies sold.

From Ancient Carols to Modern Classics

Christmas music's history spans centuries. Gregorian chants in the Middle Ages gave way to secular folk carols in later centuries. 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel' dates to the 12th century. 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' dates to the 15th century. The Victorian era saw a revival of carol singing and the composition of 'O Come All Ye Faithful,' 'Good King Wenceslas,' and 'Deck the Halls.' The 20th century added 'White Christmas,' 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,' 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,' and 'Frosty the Snowman.' Each generation adds new classics to the holiday playlist.

More holiday fun? Try our Christmas Trivia Quiz or our Christmas Carol Quiz.