Winter Wonderland
Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin’In the lane, snow is glistenin’A beautiful sightWe’re happy tonightWalkin’ in a winter wonderland
Read More →Month: November 2020
Ukraine
The head of the household in Ukraine celebrates “Sviata Vechera” (Holy Supper) on Christmas Eve on January 6.
Read More →God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” is one of the oldest extant carols, dated to the 16th century or earlier. The earliest known printed edition of the carol is in a broadsheet dated to c. 1760.
Read More →Deck the Halls
Deck the halls with boughs of hollyFa la la la la, la la la la (fa la la la […]
Read More →O Little Town of Bethlehem
O little town of BethlehemHow still we see thee lieAbove thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go byYet […]
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France
Pere Noel was the bearer of “luxuries” for French peasants in the Middle Ages. His gifts were left in […]
Read More →What Child is This
What child is this, who, laid to restOn Mary’s lap is sleeping?Whom angels greet with anthems sweetWhile shepherds watch […]
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China
China’s Christmas Old Man “Dun Che Lao Ren,” comes during the Holy Birth Festival, “Sheng Dan Jieh.” He fills […]
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Germany
On December 5, the German holiday season begins with the celebration of St. Nicholas’ Day. On Christmas Eve, St. […]
Read More →Jingle Bells
Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse […]
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