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Quiz about Christmas Carol Word Search
Quiz about Christmas Carol Word Search

Christmas Carol Word Search Trivia Quiz


Each word search puzzle hides the title of a well-known Christmas carol. All you have to do is find all the words, put them together in the right order and use them to fill in the missing titles!

A photo quiz by Fifiona81. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Fifiona81
Time
5 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
395,272
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
629
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Creedy (10/10), Jaydel (10/10), Guest 82 (8/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. What is the name of the first Christmas carol hidden in this grid?

Answer: (Three Words - 3, 5, 4)
Question 2 of 10
2. The name of which Christmas carol can be found climbing through this puzzle?

Answer: (Five Words - 3, 5, 3, 3, 3)
Question 3 of 10
3. If the first two questions have made your head start ringing, then clear your mind and focus on finding the title hidden here.

Answer: (Four Words - 5, 2, 3, 5)
Question 4 of 10
4. The name of this hidden carol might reflect your feelings once you have located it!

Answer: (Four Words - 3, 2, 3, 5)
Question 5 of 10
5. Take a break from finding Christmas carols and go off and put up some Christmas decorations. You might find this answer jumps out at you after you have done that.

Answer: (Three Words - 4, 3, 5)
Question 6 of 10
6. A bit of peace and quiet might be what you need to solve this puzzle and find the Christmas carol hidden in it.

Answer: (Two Words - 6, 5)
Question 7 of 10
7. Take a nap to regain your energy - if you can find somewhere comfortable to sleep... If you have to improvise then you may be able to empathise with the subject of this carol.

Answer: (Four Words - 4, 2, 1, 6)
Question 8 of 10
8. If you're finding this carol hard to find, then maybe some heavenly beings will come down and give you a clue. Or maybe you'll just have to spend a bit more time looking at this grid...

Answer: (Six Words - 6, 4, 3, 6, 2, 5)
Question 9 of 10
9. If you're struggling with this carol as well, then maybe get up and have a look out of the window - the stars might help you navigate yourself towards the correct answer.

Answer: (Six Words - 2, 5, 5, 2, 6, 3)
Question 10 of 10
10. Finally, you've reached the last grid and can now search for the final Christmas carol in this quiz. Once you've found it, you'll be able to get the party started and rejoice!

Answer: (Five Words - 4, 4, 7, 2, 4)

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Most Recent Scores
Oct 28 2024 : Creedy: 10/10
Oct 14 2024 : Jaydel: 10/10
Sep 17 2024 : Guest 82: 8/10
Sep 12 2024 : Guest 24: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the name of the first Christmas carol hidden in this grid?

Answer: The First Noel

The words that make up 'The First Noel' can be found in the grid in the bottom row, first column, and on the bottom-left to top-right diagonal.

The title of 'The First Noel' is also sometimes written as 'The First Nowell' and is of somewhat unknown origin, although it may have come from the English county of Cornwall. It appears in books of carols from the early 19th century and is about the great star in the sky on Christmas night that was seen by both "certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay" as well as "Three Wise Men came from country far" along with their gifts of "gold and myrrh and frankincense". (The exact lyrics change depending on the version of the carol you are singing - these come from the 'New English Hymnal'.)
2. The name of which Christmas carol can be found climbing through this puzzle?

Answer: The Holly and the Ivy

Since there are two 'the's in 'The Holly and the Ivy', these can be found in the top row and the final column of the grid. 'Holly' makes up the third column, 'Ivy' is on the bottom row and 'and' is going down the first column.

'The Holly and the Ivy' is a traditional English carol, often described as a "folk carol". The modern music used for the song was first published in a book of carols by Cecil Sharp in 1911. It is an upbeat and cheerful carol that describes the features of the two Christmas plants alongside various points from Christianity about why Mary had the baby Jesus in the first place.
3. If the first two questions have made your head start ringing, then clear your mind and focus on finding the title hidden here.

Answer: Carol of the Bells

'Carol' can be found on the second row of the grid, with the 'o' of 'carol' also acting as the 'o' of 'of'. 'The' and 'bells' can be found going up the second and final columns respectively.

'Carol of the Bells' is based on a Ukrainian folk song and is sung to music written by the Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych in 1914. The lyrics are by the American composer and choir master Peter Wilhousky (who had some Ukrainian heritage). The carol appeared on the soundtrack to the Christmas movie 'Home Alone' in 1990 and on a Christmas album by the country and pop music singer LeAnn Rimes in 2014.
4. The name of this hidden carol might reflect your feelings once you have located it!

Answer: Joy to the World

The words that make up the title of this carol can be found in the second column, final colum, bottom row and top-left to bottom-right diagonal of the grid.

'Joy to the World' was written in 1719 by the English minister and prolific hymn writer Isaac Watts. However, the version in popular use in the 21st century dates from the mid-19th century and uses an arrangement by the American composer Lowell Mason. The first line of the carol proclaims: "Joy to the World; The Lord is come".
5. Take a break from finding Christmas carols and go off and put up some Christmas decorations. You might find this answer jumps out at you after you have done that.

Answer: Deck the Halls

'Deck' can be found going diagonally down to the left from the final column of the grid, 'the' is on the top row and 'halls' is on the main diagonal from the top-left corner.

'Deck the Halls' (also known as 'Deck the Hall') is an old traditional carol with a Welsh melody that probably dates back to the 16th century. Every other line of this cheery carol is "Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la" (with a varying number of 'las'). The main Christmas decoration that the carol suggests is "boughs of holly".
6. A bit of peace and quiet might be what you need to solve this puzzle and find the Christmas carol hidden in it.

Answer: Silent Night

'Silent' runs diagonally from the bottom-left corner and 'Night' runs diagonally from the top-left corner.

'Silent Night' was originally written in German under the title 'Stille Nacht'. It was written and composed in 1818 in the small town of Obendorf, near Salzburg in Austria, by a local school teacher and priest for a performance in the local parish church. From humble beginnings it has become one of the most recognisable Christmas songs of all time, with famous versions including a 1935 rendition by Bing Crosby.
7. Take a nap to regain your energy - if you can find somewhere comfortable to sleep... If you have to improvise then you may be able to empathise with the subject of this carol.

Answer: Away in a Manger

If you're still looking for all of the words to this carol in the grid, then try the second column for 'Away', the bottom row for 'in a' and the third row for 'Manger'.

'Away in a Manger' is a favourite song to be sung at children's Christmas carol concerts. Historically the lyrics have been attributed to the German Protestant reformer Martin Luther, but there is no actual evidence to back up this theory. The carol is sung to various different melodies, but the one used in the UK is 'Cradle Song' by William J. Kirkpatrick (an American composer) and the version that is popular in the USA is called 'Mueller' and is of uncertain origin.
8. If you're finding this carol hard to find, then maybe some heavenly beings will come down and give you a clue. Or maybe you'll just have to spend a bit more time looking at this grid...

Answer: Angels from the Realms of Glory

'Angels' can be found going down the final column, with 'from' in the next column to the left. 'The' is on the second row, 'Realms' goes diagonally from the top-left corner, 'of' is at the bottom of the first column, and 'Glory' goes diagonally, just underneath 'Realms'.

The lyrics of 'Angels from the Realms of Glory' were written by a Scottish poet named James Montgomery in the early 19th century. This is another carol that has been sung to a variety of tunes over the years and in different countries. In the USA it is usually paired with a tune known as 'Regent Square', whereas in the UK it is sung to (mostly) the same tune as another carol called 'Angels We Have Heard on High'.
9. If you're struggling with this carol as well, then maybe get up and have a look out of the window - the stars might help you navigate yourself towards the correct answer.

Answer: We Three Kings of Orient Are

'We', 'Three', 'Kings' and 'of' can be found going up the sixth, fifth, second and sixth columns respectively. 'Orient' is on the bottom row and 'Are' is on the main diagonal from the bottom-left to top-right.

'We Three Kings of Orient Are' is also known by the shorter title of 'We Three Kings' (which is in the grid so accepted as an alternative answer, despite not matching the word count specified). It is also known by the alternative name 'Quest of the Magi' - but most of those words aren't in the grid. The carol was written by John Henry Hopkins, Jr. in Pennsylvania in 1857. Its melody and words lend themselves to spoof versions and parodies such as:

"We three kings of Orient are
One in a taxi, one in a car
One on a scooter, beeping his hooter
Following from afar."
10. Finally, you've reached the last grid and can now search for the final Christmas carol in this quiz. Once you've found it, you'll be able to get the party started and rejoice!

Answer: Ding Dong Merrily on High

'Ding' can be found on the top row of the grid, 'Dong' in the fourth column, 'Merrily' across the fifth row, 'on' at the start of the top row, and 'High' on a diagonal through the 'i' of 'Merrily'.

The tune to 'Ding Dong Merrily on High' probably dates back to the 16th century, but the carol itself was written in the early 20th century by an English composer (and campanologist) called George Ratcliffe Woodward. It features one of the longest syllables in any Christmas carol as the 'o' of "Gloria!" in the refrain is held for about 30 different notes over five bars...
Source: Author Fifiona81

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