Carols
533 – We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We Wish You a Merry Christmas We Wish You a Merry Christmas We Wish You a Merry Christmas “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” is a traditional English carol. It is believed to have originated in the West Country of England in the 16th century. Carolers going door to door to spread some holiday cheer…
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Silent Night Silent Night Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht Silent Night – #1 of the Top Ten Christmas Carols Silent Night is one of the most famous Christmas songs. “Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht” has been translated into 320 languages and dialects. Since 2011 it has been a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Austria. Here are…
Read More457 Coventry Carol – Day 457 – Daily Content Challenge
Coventry Carol Coventry Carol Coventry Carol – Day 457 – Daily Content Challenge Yesterday’s blog talked about the coming of the Magi celebrated on Three Kings’ Day and today, January 7, is the day that the Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas. The Coventry Carol is a traditional English Christmas carol. This carol was originally sung…
Read More456 We Three Kings – Day 456 – Daily Content Challenge
We Three Kings We Three Kings We Three Kings – Day 456 – Daily Content Challenge The lyrics and music for the song “We Three Kings” was written by Rev. John Henry Hopkins Jr. in 1857 to celebrate the Epiphany. Epiphany is a Christian festival which starts on January 6. Also known as Three Kings’…
Read More455 The First Noel – Day 455 – Daily Content Challenge
The First Noel The First Noel The First Noel – 4th place on the list of the Top Ten Christmas Carols The First Noel – Day 455 – Daily Content Challenge “The First Noel” is a traditional English carol that dates back to the mid-19th century. It is believed to have originated in Cornwall, England. …
Read More454 O Holy Night – Day 454 – Daily Content Challenge
O Holy Night O Holy Night O Holy Night – 7th Place on the Top Ten Christmas Carols list. O Holy Night – Day 454 – Daily Content Challenge Today’s carol is another one suggested by my friend Sandy. O Holy Night placed number seven on the Top Ten Christmas Carols. In the Western…
Read More453 Let There Be Peace on Earth – Day 453 – Daily Content Challenge
Let There Be Peace on Earth Let There Be Peace on Earth Let There Be Peace on Earth – Day 453 – Daily Content Challenge A friend of mine suggested I talk about the song called “Let There Be Peace on Earth” and I have decided to follow her advice. Jill Jackson wrote the words…
Read More452 White Christmas – Day 452 – Daily Content Challenge
White Christmas White Christmas White Christmas – Day 452 – Daily Content Challenge “White Christmas” is an Irving Berlin song which first aired during the Kraft Music Hall radio show on December 25, 1941. Bing Crosby was the host of the show and he sang the carol which was sad, soulful and longing especially at…
Read More451 Let it Snow! – Day 451 – Daily Content Challenge
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! – Day 451 – Daily Content Challenge Let it Snow was written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in July 1945. There was a heat wave in Hollywood, California and Cahn and Styne were imagining cooler conditions. The…
Read More450 Auld Lang Syne – Day 450 – Daily Content Challenge
Auld Lang Syne Auld Lang Syne Auld Lang Syne – Day 450 – Daily Content Challenge The traditional Scottish folk song called “Auld Lang Syne” comes from a poem published by Robert Burns in 1788. This song is well known in the English-speaking world and is often sung at the stroke of midnight to welcome…
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