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There are hundreds of Christmas songs out there with more released every year. But the classics withstand the test of time. According to Billboard, the first "household name" Christmas song was "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen." Variations on the original song go back to the 1650s, though the lyrics accepted today were written in the 1800s.
Regardless of their release date, most Christmas songs become recognizable year after year. If you think you're a Christmas carol master and can sing the lyrics to any classic tune, take the quiz to test your knowledge!
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