Everyone can hum along to a Christmas song the moment it starts playing in a shop. Naming it from its backstory alone, with no melody to go on, is a different test.

This quiz gives you fifteen clues about the history behind famous Christmas songs and carols, covering who wrote them, when they were released, and a few surprising facts along the way, and asks you to pick the right title from four options. It mixes the songs everyone hears every December with a couple of older carols that might take a moment longer to place. Work through them all and find out whether you finish as Bah Humbug, a casual Christmas Shopper, a sharp Head Elf, or a true Santa Claus.

FAQs:

What kind of songs does this quiz cover? A mix of classic carols and modern pop Christmas songs, spanning the early 1800s through to the 1990s.

Which clue trips people up the most?
A couple of the older carols are more familiar by their tune than their actual title, so it’s worth reading each clue carefully before answering.

Can I play it again?
Yes, “Try again” reshuffles both the questions and the answer order.

Is the quiz free to play?
Yes, no sign up or download required.