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446 We Wish You a Merry Christmas – Day 446 – Daily Content Challenge
We Wish You a Merry Christmas We Wish You a Merry Christmas We Wish You a Merry Christmas – Day 446 – Daily Content Challenge “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…
Read More091 – Albuquerque, New Mexico – Day 91 – Daily Content Challenge
Bell from ’96 IHS in Albuguerque, NM Albuquerque, New Mexico ’96 IHS in New Mexico Day 91 – Daily Content Challenge I received this bell in 1996! I attended the ‘96 International Handbell Symposium in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This was a gift the delegates received at the closing banquet. Attending this event as a beginning…
Read More445 Mary’s Boy Child – Day 445 – Daily Content Challenge
Mary’s Boy Child Mary’s Boy Child Mary’s Boy Child – Day 445 – Daily Content Challenge The carol “Mary’s Boy Child” was written by Jester Hairston in 1956. It was made popular by Harry Belafonte in 1957. The song tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day. This song has…
Read More444 Silent Night – Day 444 – Daily Content Challenge
Silent Night Silent Night Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht Silent Night – Day 444 – Daily Content Challenge 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 the…
Read More443 Saviour of the Nations Come – Day 443 – Daily Content Challenge
Saviour of the Nations Come Saviour of the Nations Come Saviour of the Nations Come – Day 443 – Daily Content Challenge “Saviour of the Nations Come” is attributed to St. Ambrose of Milan. In Latin it was called “Veni, Redemptor Gentium” circa 397. St. Ambrose was a 4th century Bishop best known for his…
Read More442 Joy to the World – Day 442 – Daily Content Challenge
Joy to the World Joy to the World Joy to the World #2 on the Top Ten Christmas Carol List Joy to the World – Day 442 – Daily Content Challenge Joy to the World, the Lord has come! The lyrics to “Joy to the World” were written by Isaac Watts and the music was…
Read More441 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly – Day 441 – Daily Content Challenge
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Infant Holy, Infant Lowly – Day 441 – Daily Content Challenge One of the pieces my Handbell Choir will be playing on Christmas Eve this year is “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”. “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” is thought to be a very old Polish…
Read MoreTop Ten Christmas Carols
Top Ten Christmas Carols Top Ten Christmas Carols Top Ten Christmas Carols What are the Top Ten Christmas Carols? Here is a list of the top ten Christmas Carols. Many of these carols I have played on the handbells this Christmas Season and I also wrote a blog about many of them. Which ones are…
Read More440 – Still, Still, Still – Day 440 – Daily Content Challenge
Still, Still, Still Still, Still, Still Still, Still, Still – Day 440- Daily Content Challenge The Christmas carol “Still, Still, Still’ is an Austrian folk-song. It is a tender and poetic lullaby written for the newborn Christ child. The melody is a traditional folk tune from the Austrian state of Salzburg. The carol appeared for…
Read More439 – In the Bleak Midwinter – Day 439 – Daily Content Challenge
In the Bleak Midwinter In the Bleak Midwinter In the Bleak Midwinter – Day 439- Daily Content Challenge “In the Bleak Midwinter” was a poem written by Christina Rossetti. She was the daughter of Gabriel and William Rosetti. Her sister was Dante Gabriel Rosetti. She was born in London, England in 1830 and received her…
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