The Ultimate Christmas Carols Quiz | Christmas Music

Answer: Now Is Born the Divine Christ Child

The translator of this French carol, "Il est né, le devin Enfant," is unknown and according to the church hymnal, Wayne Hooper composed the arrangement in 1984. The words "wise men," were mentioned in the carol as the ones who foretold the birth of Christ.

Answer: O Little Town of Bethlehem

Phillips of Philadelphia, as he was called, was an American who went on a pilgrimage to the Holy land and was so impressed by what he had seen that it inspired him to write this poem. It was set to music by Lewis Redner in 1868 and has become one of the most famous carols of all times.

Answer: Joy to the World

This joyful carol was written by Isaac Watts in 1719 and and Frederik Handel composed the music. He advises all in this poem to be joyful because the Lord has come.

Answer: True

This carol is a traditional English carol and not French as the title might suggest. The original title, "The First Nowell" (The First Christmas) was written in the old Anglo-Saxon spelling and was later changed to the French spelling of "Noel."

Answer: Silent Night - Stille Nacht

Father Joseph Mohr, an Austrian priest, wrote this poem in 1816. Later, in 1818, when he needed a carol for the choir to sing, he remembered his poem and asked his friend Franz Gruber to compose the music for it. The music was set for guitar accompaniment since the organ had broken down and this change was readily accepted.

Its popularity increased rapidly and it is now one of the most famous carols of all time.

Answer: on the hay

This children's carol is known by the titles, "Away in a Manger" or "The Cradle Song." The first verse states that the little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head and was asleep on the hay.

Answer: Luke 2: 8-12

Luke 2:8-12 tells the story of how the shepherds were watching their flock and an angel of the Lord came down and informed them of the birth of Christ. "Glad tidings of great joy I bring," said the angel, "To you and all mankind."

Answer: on the feast of Stephen

He looked out on Boxing Day, the day on which this feast is celebrated. Alms were also given to the poor in recognition of Stephen's care of the less fortunate. When the king looked out, he saw a poor man gathering wood for his fire and had compassion on him and sought to make his life easier. The carol last line says, "Ye who now will bless the poor, shall yourself find blessing."

Answer: A feeding trough - a crib

This utensil for feeding animals was used to cradle the King of Kings; and yet with such humble beginnings He is known as the Son of God.

Answer: We Three Kings

In 1857, the Reverend John Hopkins Jr wrote the music and lyrics to this carol. It is also known as "Kings of Orient" and speaks specifically of the three gifts brought to baby Jesus by the Three kings, The Magi or The Three Wise men, as they have been referred to. The gift of gold was a symbol of kingship; frankincense was a symbol of priesthood and myrrh a symbol of death.

Answer: This, this is Christ The King

This carol was written in 1865 and was later set to the tune of "Greensleeves." The verse goes on to say, "Whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Haste, haste to bring Him laud, the babe the son of Mary."

Answer: Adeste Fideles

This carol was translated to English in 1841 by Frederick Oakeley. Nat King Cole was one of the artist who sang this carol and made these five Latin words famous in the English speaking world.
"Adeste Fideles, Laeti triumphantes, venite, venite to Bethlehem." Or, "O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, o come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem."

Answer: Jesus is king

"Carol of the Bells," was the original title of this carol, written by a Ukrainian called Mykola Leontovych. The lyrics have been rewritten over the years and the English version called, "Ring Christmas Bells," has been made popular by many artists. The first verse of this carol admonishes the bells to ring merrily, loudly and proclaim the happy tale of Jesus.

Answer: Did you know

So many questions for Mary! Did she understand the destiny of her son? Did she understand the real reason for His birth? This Christmas, listen to the words carefully and discover the destiny of the Christ child.

Answer: Gloria

This delightful French carol entitled, "Angels we have Heard on High" or "Gloria," was adapted by Earl Marlatt in 1937. It was probably based on Luke 2: 13-17, where the story is recorded of the angels who came to earth and in joyful song, announced the birth of Jesus.