Weird History of Christmas Carols

The video explores the origins of three popular Christmas songs. 'Good King Wenceslas' is based on the life of Vaclav, Duke of Bohemia, and was later adapted into a carol by John Mason Neale. 'Jingle Bells' was originally a Thanksgiving song by James Pierpont, which gained popularity as a Christmas tune. 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' was created by Robert May for Montgomery Ward and later turned into a song by Johnny Marks, famously sung by Gene Autry.

Who was Vaclav, the person behind the carol 'Good King Wenceslas'?

• A king of Bohemia

• A duke known for his charitable deeds

• A Holy Roman Emperor

• A Finnish composer

What was the original purpose of the song 'Jingle Bells'?

• A Halloween anthem

• A Christmas carol

• A Thanksgiving tune

• A New Year's celebration song

How did 'Jingle Bells' become associated with Christmas?

• It was always a Christmas song

• It was performed at a Christmas pageant

• It was included in a Christmas movie

• It was rewritten with Christmas lyrics

What was the origin of the story of 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'?

• A children's book

• A traditional folk tale

• A Christmas movie

• A department store promotion

Who was responsible for turning the story of Rudolph into a song?

• Robert May

• Gene Autry

• Johnny Marks

• Denver Guillen

Which singer's recording of 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' became a hit?

• Frank Sinatra

• Gene Autry

• Bing Crosby

• Elvis Presley

What was the initial reaction to the story of Rudolph when it was first published?

• It was adapted into a movie immediately

• It was banned in several states

• It was given away for free

• It was a commercial failure