Audio quizzes work differently. When you play even three seconds of "Last Christmas" or "Fairytale of New York," something clicks in people's brains. Recognition happens faster than recall, which means more people can participate successfully. The competitive element kicks in immediately - who can name that tune quickest? And crucially for virtual teams, audio creates shared sensory experience that text on a screen simply can't match.
This guide shows you how to create a proper interactive Christmas music quiz with actual audio playback, real-time scoring, and engagement that goes beyond awkward silence punctuated by someone's muted attempt to answer. Plus, we're giving you 75 ready-to-use questions down below.
Easy Christmas Music Quiz And Answers
In ‘All I want for Christmas is You”, what does Mariah Carey not care about?
- Christmas
- Christmas songs
- The turkey
- The presents
Which artist released a Christmas album named ‘You Make It Feel Like Christmas’?
- Lady Gaga
- Gwen Stefani
- Rihana
- Beyoncé
In which country was ‘Silent Night’ composed?
- England
- USA
- Austria
- France
Complete the name of this Christmas song: ‘The ________ Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)’.
- Chipmunk
- Kids
- Kitty
- Magical
Who sang Last Christmas? Answer: Wham!
What year "All I Want For Christmas Is You" was released? Answer: 1994
As of 2019, which act holds the record for having the most UK Christmas No.1s? Answer: The Beatles
Which music legend had a 1964 hit with Blue Christmas? Answer: Elvis Presley
Who wrote "Wonderful Christmastime" (original version)? Answer: Paul McCartney
Which Christmas song finishes with “I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart”? Answer: Feliz Navidad
Which Canadian singer released a Christmas album called “Under the Mistletoe”? Answer: Justin Bieber
Medium Christmas Music Quiz And Answers
How was Josh Groban’s Christmas album named?
- Noël
- Navidad
- Christmas
- Natale
When was Elvis’ Christmas Album released?
- 1947
- 1957
- 1967
- 1977
Which singer sang ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ with Kylie Minogue in 2016?
- Ellie Goulding
- Rita Ora
- Mika
- Dua Lipa
According to the lyrics of ‘Holly Jolly Christmas’, what kind of cup should you have?
- Cup of cheer
- Cup of Joy
- Cup of mulled wine
- Cup of hot chocolate
Which singer sang ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ with Kylie Minogue in 2016?
- Ellie Goulding
- Rita Ora
- Mika
- Dua Lipa
Which pop song has been on the Christmas Singles Chart at No.1 twice? Answer: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
One More Sleep was a Christmas song by which former X Factor winner? Answer: Leona Lewis
Who duetted with Mariah Carey on a re-release of her festive hit All I Want for Christmas in 2011? Answer: Justin Bieber
In Last Christmas who does the singer give his heart to? Answer: Someone special
Who sings the song ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town’? Answer: Bruce Springsteen
Hard Christmas Music Quiz And Answers
Which Christmas album was not produced by David Foster?
- Michael Bublé’s Christmas
- Celine Dion’s These Are Special Times
- Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas
- Mary J. Blige’s A Mary Christmas
Who performed “Grown-Up Christmas List” on the 2003 American Idol Christmas special?
- Maddie Poppe
- Phillip Phillips
- James Arthur
- Kelly Clarkson
Complete the lyrics of the song ‘Santa Baby’. “Santa baby, a _____convertible too, light blue".
- ’54
- Blue
- Pretty
- Vintage
What was the name of Sia’s 2017 Christmas album?
- Everyday Is Christmas
- Snowman
- Snowflake
- Ho Ho Ho
How many weeks did East 17's Stay Another Day spend at number one? Answer: 5 weeks
Who was the first person to have a Christmas number one (Hint: It was 1952)? Answer: Al Martino
Who sings the opening line of the original Band-Aid single in 1984? Answer: Paul Young
Only two bands have had three consecutive number ones in the UK. Who are they? Answer: The Beatles and Spice Girls
In which musical did Judy Garland introduce "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"? Answer: Meet Me in St. Louis
On which singer's 2015 album was the song 'Every Day's Like Christmas'? Kylie Minogue
Christmas Song Lyrics Quiz Questions And Answers
Christmas Music Quiz - Finish The Lyrics
- "Take a look at the five and ten, it's glistening once again, with candy canes and __________ that glow." Answer: Silver lanes
- "I don't care about the presents ________" Answer: Underneath the Christmas tree
- "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas________" Answer: Just like the ones I used to know
- "Rocking around the Christmas Tree________ " Answer: At the Christmas party hop
- "You better watch out, you better not cry________" Answer: Better not pout I'm telling you why
- "Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, with a corncob pipe and a button nose________" Answer: And two eyes made out of coal
- "Feliz Navidad, Prospero Año y Felicidad________" Answer: I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
- "Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree, for me________" Answer: Been an awful good girl
- "Oh the weather outside is frightful,________" Answer: But the fire is so delightful
- "I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus________" Answer: Underneath the mistletoe last night.
Christmas Music Quiz - Name That Song
Based on the lyrics, guess what song it is.
- "Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ, her little Child" Answer: Once in Royal David’s City
- "The cattle are lowing, The Baby awakes" Answer: Away In A Manger
- "From now on, Our troubles will be miles away" Answer: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
- "Where nothing ever grows, No rain nor rivers flow" Answer: Do They Know It's Christmas
- "So he said, "Let's run, And we'll have some fun" Answer: Frosty the Snowman
- "Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me" Answer: Blue Christmas
- "They've got cars big as bars, They've got rivers of gold" Answer: Fairytale of New York
- "Fill my stocking with a duplex and checks" Answer: Santa Baby
- "A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots" Answer: It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
- "Said the night wind to the little lamb" Answer: Do You Hear What I Hear
Which band has NOT covered "The Little Drummer Boy" on one of its albums?
- the Ramones
- Justin Bieber
- Bad Religion
In what year did "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" first appear?
- 1677
- 1739
- 1812
About how long did it take composer John Frederick Coots to come up with the music for "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" in 1934?
- 10 minutes
- An hour
- Three weeks
"Do You Hear What I Hear" was inspired by which real-world event?
- American Revolution
- Cuban Missile Crisis
- American Civil War
What's the name of the tune that's most often paired with "O Little Town of Bethlehem" in the United States?
- St. Louis
- Chicago
- San Francisco
The lyrics for "Away in a Manger" are often attributed to which person?
- Johann Bach
- William Blake
- Martin Luther
Which song is the most-published Christmas song in North America?
- Joy to the World
- Silent Night
- Deck the Halls
20 Christmas Music Quiz Questions and Answers
Check out the 4 rounds of the Christmas music quiz below.
Round 1: General Music Knowledge
- What song is this?
- Deck the Halls
- 12 Days of Christmas
- Little Drummer Boy
- Arrange these songs from oldest to newest.
All I Want for Christmas is You (4) // Last Christmas (2) // Fairytale of New York (3) // Run Rudolph Run (1)
- What song is this?
- Feliz Navidad
- Everybody Knows the Claus
- Christmas in the City
- Who performs this song?
- Vampire Weekend
- Coldplay
- One Republic
- Ed Sheeran
- Match each song to the year it came out.
Do They Know it's Christmastime? (1984) // Happy Xmas (War is Over) (1971) // Wonderful Christmastime (1979)
Round 2: Emoji Classics
Spell out the name of the song in emojis. Emojis with a tick (✓) next to them are the correct answer.
- What's this song in emojis?
Pick 2: ⭐️ // ❄️(✓) // 🐓 // 🔥 // ☃️(✓) // 🥝 // 🍚 // 🌃
- What's this song in emojis?
Pick 2: 🌷 // ❄️ // 🍍 // 🌊 // 🚶🏻♂️(✓) // 💨(✓) // ✝️ // ✨
- What's this song in emojis?
Pick 3: 🎶(✓) // 👂 // 🛎(✓) // 🎅 // ❄️ // ☃️ // 💃 // 🤘(✓)
- What's this song in emojis?
Pick 3: ⭐️ // ❄️ // 🕯 // 🎅(✓) // 🥇 // 🔜(✓) // 🎼 // 🏘(✓)
- What's this song in emojis?
Pick 3: 👁(✓) // 👑 // 👀(✓) // 👩👧(✓) // ☃️ // 💋(✓) // 🎅(✓) // 🌠
Round 3: Music of the Movies
- This song featured in which Christmas film?
- Scrooged
- A Christmas Story
- Gremlins
- Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
- Match the song to the Christmas movie!
Baby, It's Cold Outside (Elf) // Marley and Marley (The Muppets Christmas Carol) // Christmas is all Around (Love Actually) // Where are you Christmas? (The Grinch)
- This song featured in which Christmas film?
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
- Holidate
- Deck the Halls
- It's a Wonderful Life
- This song featured in which Christmas film?
- The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
- Fred Claus
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Let it Snow
- This song featured in which Christmas film?
- Home Alone
- The Santa Clause 2
- Die Hard
- Jack Frost
Download Your Free Interactive Christmas Music Quiz Template
Right, enough reading. Time to actually create your quiz.
We've built a ready-to-use AhaSlides template with questions organised by rounds, interactive poll and quiz formats set up, scoring automation configured, and placeholder spots for your audio clips. Just add your chosen songs and you're ready to go.
The template includes:
- 35 pre-written questions across 4 rounds
- Suggested audio clips for each question
- Multiple quiz formats (multiple choice, open-ended, word clouds)
- Automatic scoring and live leaderboard
- Customisable timing for each question
To get your free template:
- Sign up for a free AhaSlides account (if you haven't already)
- Access the template library
- Search for "Christmas Music Quiz"
- Click "Use this template" to add it to your workspace
- Customise with your preferred audio clips and branding
The template works immediately without customization, but you can easily swap questions, change point values, adjust timing, or add your company branding. Everything's set up to run smoothly for teams of 5-500 people.
If you're completely new to AhaSlides, spend 10 minutes clicking through the presentation to see how it works. The interface is deliberately simple - if you can use PowerPoint, you can use this. Participants need zero training; they just enter a code and start answering on their phones.
