How well do you know your Christmas carols? Could you identify one by just one measure? Use our “Name that Song” Christmas game to find out.
This is another game inspired by one we played at the cookie exchanges my children’s piano teacher hosts every Christmas. I made it in two different versions, so take your pick.
First we have the challenging, fill-in-the-blank version. This is the one we played at the party I attended. Our hostess literally played the first few notes of each song on her piano, and the guests tried to identify each from just those abbreviated intros.
In the absence of a piano, you can hum the stanzas or even require guests to mentally sightread them. Our family played this one in the car tonight, and I was impressed at how many songs even our little ones could recognize when they only had the first three or four notes to go on.
If pulling the names of these Christmas songs and carols out of thin air seems too hard, you might rather play this slightly easier, matching version of “Name that Song.” The advantage of this one is that you can use the process of elimination to narrow down the choices for any unfamiliar tunes.
Whichever version you decide to play, I hope you’ll enjoy this free printable Christmas game and that you’ll carry a song in your heart all season long.
There’s more where that came from
Does playing this one leave you wishing for more? Then check out our other Christmas games (linked below) or visit my Christmas Party Games Pinterest Board.
- Christmas Word Scramble
- Christmas Timeline Challenge
- Pop Quiz on Party Preparedness
- Who Gets What? Matching Game
- Put the Baby in the Manger
- Merry Christmas Word Find
- Christmas Carol Quiz
- 12 Days of Christmas Sing-a-Long
- Who Wore It Best? Matching Game
- Holiday Photo Scavenger Hunt
- Christmas Travel Bingo
- How Well Do You Know Your Christmas Carols?
Want more? Then follow the link below to download 12 of my newest Christmas party games (with answer keys) in a single click!
Can you think of a holiday game we should add to our collection? If so, leave a comment below and tell us about it!
Know friends or family who’d enjoy playing our Christmas games? We’d love it if you’d send them our way by emailing a link or sharing on social media (see share buttons below). Thanks!
Thanks so much, Jennifer. Happy New Year to you and your family.
To you, too, Nancy. And you’re welcome.
WHERE ARE THE ANSWERS WE ARE ALL GOING CRAZY
Ha! So sorry to cause you a bout of temporary insanity, Jacqueline. The solutions are on page 2 of the PDF files. Click on the image of whichever version you’re playing to download.
Now I’m going crazy trying to find the PDF files. Can’t find this one! Please help.
Hi, Marcia.
I just sent these to you directly. Each file contains the game on page 1 and the answer key on page 2. If you only see the game, try pressing the down arrow key to go to the second page.
You rock! There was only one I couldn’t get – #17. The first thing my dad said when I forwarded it to him was,”where are the answers?” LOL
Thank you and Happy New Year!
Hi Flanders Family!
Someone recently posted your game of identifying Christmas tunes from the first few notes on Facebook. I have taught a basic class on reading musical rhythms from standard musical notation for people who play the mountain dulcimer. They don’t need to know the names of the notes because they play from tablature, which has numbers to tell them where to put their fingers. But being able to get the rhythm from standard musical notation is very useful for them.
One exercise we do in class is to clap out the rhythm of several measures of a well known tune. Once we get the rhythm right, I have them write down the name of the tune so that they can practice at home. This game of yours would be a great handout for them to take home and practice on, to see if they can figure out the tune just from the rhythm. Would you mind if I use it in this way? Of course you would be getting credit for it, as your information is at the bottom of the page.
Thank you for considering this request and Merry Christmas to you.
Nancy
Yes, Nancy. You are more than welcome to use my page as a handout for your students. I hope they’ll enjoy it. Have a merry and meaningful holiday season!