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It’s that time of year again. Time for Christmas music to come blaring out of every speaker around us. Well, let’s make some fun of it and have some trivia. Can you name that Christmas song? I’ll give you a snippet of lyrics, you tell me the Christmas song. Some are new. Some are old. Some are really old.
If you need rules or score cards, check out DorkyGeekyNerdy.com. You can also find the first instance of this episode in our back catalog.
I’m your jolly old elf and host Brian Rollins. This is episode 360 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast.
Warm up your voice and let’s get singing.
The Dorky Round
- I don’t want a lot for Christmas. There is just one thing I need.
a. All I Want for Christmas Is You - Snowin’ and blowin’ up bushels of fun. Now the jingle hop has begun.
a. Jingle Bell Rock - There’ll be parties for hosting. Marshmallows for toasting. And caroling out in the snow.
a. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - I wanna wish you a merry Christmas, From the bottom of my heart.
a. Feliz Navidad - Gone away is the bluebird. Here to stay is a new bird
a. Winter Wonderland - Please have snow and mistletoe, And presents on the tree
a. I’ll Be Home For Christmas - All of the other reindeer, Used to laugh and call him names
a. Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer - City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, Dressed in holiday style
a. Silver Bells - I have no gift to bring
a. Little Drummer Boy - O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright.
a. We Three Kings
The Geeky Round
- They know that Santa’s on his way. He’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh.
a. The Christmas Song - Later, we’ll have some pumpkin pie and we’ll do some caroling
a. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree - So this is Christmas, And what have you done? Another year over, And a new one just begun
a. Happy Xmas (War is Over) - And the fire is slowly dying. And, my dear, we’re still goodbying
a. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace…
a. Silent Night - Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more
a. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Did you know that your baby boy, Is heaven’s perfect Lamb?
a. Mary, Did You Know? - Well, way up north where the air gets cold, There’s a tale about Christmas that you’ve all been told
a. Little Saint Nick - The party’s on. The feeling’s here. That only comes. This time of year
a. Wonderful Christmastime - A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
a. O Holy Night
The Nerdy Round
- This year, to save me from tears, I’ll give it to someone special
a. Last Christmas - Say hello to friends you know, And everyone you meet
a. Holly Jolly Christmas - And curly head dolls that cuddle and coo. Elephants, boats and kiddy cars too.
a. Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree, Won’t be the same, dear, if you’re not here with me
a. Blue Christmas - Next year, I could be just as good, If you check off my Christmas list
a. Santa Baby - Where the only water flowing is The bitter sting of tears
a. Do They Know It’s Christmas - A pair of hop-along boots and a pistol that shoots Is the wish of Barney and Ben
a. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - Presents, what a beautiful sight, Don’t mean a thing if you ain’t holding me tight
a. Underneath the Tree - Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down
a. Run Rudolph Run - It was Christmas Eve babe, In the drunk tank
a. Fairytale of New York
Episode Conclusion
And that’s a wrap. How did you do? What’s your favorite Christmas song? What’s the one you cannot stand? Let me know on social media or in the comments section of Spotify or YouTube.
Next week, it’s more holiday trivia. Here’s what to expect:
What decade gave us toys like “Pound Puppies”, “Cabbage Patch Kids”, and “Care Bears”?
Toys? Yes, why not. It’s fun. Stay safe. Stay warm. And I hope you’re having a happy holiday season. See you back here on Wednesday.
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