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1. The song "O Tannenbaum" became associated with Christmas during the early 20th century - almost one hundred years after it had been written and enjoyed as a German folk song. Given the fir tree (i.e., tannebaum) is an evergreen, what was the original message of the song?
2. Sometimes a song becomes associated with a holiday or an event due to its initial exposure and its relationship with the holiday or event although its lyrics have nothing else relevant. Such in the case with the song "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep". It was introduced in a 1954 released film that featured it and other songs, also by Irving Berlin. Which classic film?
3. According to accepted information it was a scorching July day when the song writing team of Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne wrote their song that would become a true Christmas classic. What song sets the mood with "chilly" phrases such as: "weather outside is frightful", "it doesn't show signs of stopping" and "I hate going out in this storm"?
4. In 1941 an American music teacher wrote a song she titled, "Carol of the Drum"; ten years later it was recorded and released by the Austrian folk group, Trapp Family Singers. The version that became more popular was one with a title and arrangement change from the late 1950s. What did the title become?
5. It is believed this song, with lyrics that include "O'er the fields we go, Laughing all the way" and "Take the girls tonight and sing this sleighing song", was intended to be sung during Thanksgiving rather than Christmas. Which song?
6. During the latter part of 1954 the effects of the Korean War was still very evident to many Americans. The war had ended during the previous year but the reminders of loved ones being distant were still present. What sentimental Christmas ballad released by Perry Como at that time became a enduring classic?
7. American playwright Meredith Willson may be most remembered for his work, "Music Man", but it was another of his plays, "Here's Love", that featured a wonderful Christmas song. What upbeat classic from that play did its part to predict the holidays were on the way?
8. This Christmas song may not be among those readily recalled on everyone's list of favorites but it has been a true holiday classic. Its greatest notoriety may have been the circumstances for which it was written. Frank Sinatra wanted to record a "Christmas song". He got it! Which song was written specifically for ol' Blue Eyes in 1954?
9. A French wine merchant and local poet who lived in a small town in southern France composed a poem he titled, "Minuit, chrétiens" (in English - "Midnight Christians") during the mid-1800s. Later a French composer and music critic wrote a melody for the poem and it became the carol "Cantique de Noël". By what English title has the song been known?
10. Very little is known with certainty about the origin of the Christmas carol with lyrics that include: "Good tidings we bring, To you and your kin". One version of the song included the lyrics: " ... a happy new year, A pocket full of money, And a cellar full of beer." What was the title of the song that became a wonderful way to spread Christmas cheer?
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