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Weihnachtslieder (Christmas Songs), Op. 8, is a song cycle of six lieder related to Christmas by Peter Cornelius, who set his own poems for voice and piano between 1856 and 1870. [1] [2] The full title is: Weihnachtslieder : ein Cyklus für eine Singstimme mit Pianofortebegleitung : Op. 8 / Text und Musik von Peter Cornelius. Cornelius ...
The 1870s saw the expansion of the British Music Hall genre. Those who wrote music began more than ever to write them for live performances. It was an era of light music. The well-known composer G. H. MacDermott was known for his dedication to themes which were not appropriate at the time which led many to ban his work.
A Christmas carol is a carol (a song or hymn) on the theme of Christmas, traditionally sung at Christmas itself or during the surrounding Christmas and holiday season. The term noel has sometimes been used, especially for carols of French origin. [1] Christmas carols may be regarded as a subset of the broader category of Christmas music.
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer Credit - NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal —Getty Images. Christmas may be on Dec. 25, but Christmas music begins playing at stores and restaurants well before to spark ...
The tradition of the Christmas tree originated in Germany in the 1500s when candles were attached to evergreen trees. ... It did not become a federal holiday until 1870. Even the tradition of ...
On June 26, 1870, President Ulysses S. Grant declared Christmas to be a U.S. national holiday. ... Many families have their own personal Christmas traditions, which add another layer of meaning ...
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Learn about the true history of Christmas! Find out the story behind your favorite traditions, Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and more.