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Yule is a winter festival historically observed by the Germanic peoples that was incorporated into Christmas during the Christianisation of the Germanic peoples.In present times adherents of some new religious movements (such as Modern Germanic paganism) celebrate Yule independently of the Christian festival.
Koliadka have been sung since pre-Christian times in Kievan Rus'.Those songs were used with ritual purposes. In early times, koliadkas expressed ancient people's ideas about creation, natural phenomena, and the structure of the world.
words by Zachris Topelius (1887); music by Jean Sibelius (1909) Finland Swedish song "Gläns över sjö och strand" ("Shine Over the Lake and the Shore") words by Viktor Rydberg (1891) music by Alice Tegnér (1893) "När det lider mot jul" ("When Christmas Has Come") words by Jeanna Oterdahl; music by Ruben Liljefors (1909)
For example, "Yuletide carol" may be changed to "Christmas carol" and "Yuletide treasure" to "Christmas treasure." Yule is the Winter Solstice celebrated by Pagans on or near Dec. 21. It has similar roots to the origins of the Christmas season and the Christmas tree. The word has origins in an ancient Germanic midwinter festival. [9] [10]
It played a three-hour commercial-free video loop of flaming wood, accompanied by holiday music, to serve as a “Christmas card to our viewers,” according to a history of the “Yule Log ...
When winter days are dark and drear You bring us hope for all the year. O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum, With what delight I see you! O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum, You bear a joyful message: That faith and hope shall ever bloom To bring us light in winter’s gloom. O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum, You bear a joyful message
Though they're typically associated with summer, The Beach Boys' harmonies work beautifully for this winter tune. 108. Brian Setzer Orchestra, "Cactus Christmas"
Here's the best modern and new Christmas music to refresh your holiday playlist in 2024, featuring hits from Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and more.