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  2. The Song of Iowa - Wikipedia

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    "The Song of Iowa" is the regional anthem of the U.S. state of Iowa, written by S. H. M. Byers in 1867 and adopted as the official state song by the Iowa State Legislature on March 20, 1911. The song is set to the tune " O Tannenbaum " and Byers' lyrics' theme is centered on his love and praise for Iowa.

  3. O Tannenbaum - Wikipedia

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    The custom of the Christmas tree developed in the course of the 19th century, and the song came to be seen as a Christmas carol. Anschütz's version still had treu (true, faithful) as the adjective describing the fir's leaves (needles), harking back to the contrast to the faithless maiden of the folk song.

  4. List of U.S. state songs - Wikipedia

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    Iowa's "The Song of Iowa" uses the tune from the song "O Tannenbaum" as its melody. [4] The same tune is used for " Maryland, My Maryland " which was Maryland's state song from 1939 to 2021. Arizona has a song that was written specifically as a state anthem in 1915, as well as the 1981 country hit "Arizona", which it adopted as the alternate ...

  5. Can you guess Iowa's top three favorite holiday Christmas tunes?

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    Iowa's favorite holiday song: Jingle Bells American icon Frank Sinatra hit the top 20 in the Billboard Hot 100 Saturday for his 1948 rendition of 'Jingle Bells,' according to an article written by ...

  6. 25 Religious Christmas Songs To Add to Your Holiday Playlist

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    Released in 2015, this modern Christmas tune calls for listeners to truly celebrate the significance of the holiday, as "Alleluia" is an exclamation meaning "God be praised!" Related: 101 of the ...

  7. 17 Traditional Christmas Symbols (Including Bells, Holly and ...

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    Believe it or not, there is a special meaning behind each one of those traditional Christmas decorations and rituals—and many of the symbols associated with the Christmas holiday actually have ...

  8. List of Iowa state symbols - Wikipedia

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    Seal of Iowa: Includes the state motto: "Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain.", specified in Iowa Code - Title I Chapter IA [3] 1847 Song "The Song of Iowa" by S. H. M. Byers: Tree: Oak: No species or variety designated 1961

  9. What Does 'Noel' Mean, Exactly? - AOL

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    Christmas is such a joyous time filled with yummy treats, shimmering decorations and plenty of caroling or listening to our favorite Christmas songs. Speaking of carols and songs, many of us are ...