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Whether it’s the Civil War origins of a father searching for his prodigal son or the songs that were sung during a brief truce in a war, the incredible backstories of these holiday hymns will...
Learning about the development of some of our favorite Christmas carols can really deepen our appreciation and help us connect with the Christians who passed down their faith to us in song. Christmas hymns have been around as long as Christmas has been celebrated.
When it comes to traditional Christmas carols, separating history from legend can be as tricky as detangling holly and ivy. Looking forward to our Festival of Carols, which will run from 7PM on December 21 through December 25, we’d like to share some of the true stories behind our favorite carols.
‘Tis the season to the jolly, so let’s all sing a Christmas carol and enjoy a mince pie. No? Okay, how about you sit back with your mince pie and a glass of sherry, and we regale you with a few interesting facts about the literary origins and histories of some of the best-loved Christmas carols.
From songs that have been saved from being erased forever to not really knowing for sure where a song came from, here is the history of a few Christmas Carols you know and recognize today ...
What is "figgy pudding" and why do the singers in "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" demand it? CPR Classical explores the fascinating insights about the origins of 12 of your favorite Christmas...
Included in many old hymnal books and large songbooks from the early 20 th century, these are some of the most beloved traditional Christmas carols that can be heard playing in postal offices and department stores every winter season.