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Christmas Carol History makes us
aware of the history of the carols. The word ‘carol’
is taken from the Greek word “Choros” implying a “band
of singers and dancers”. The carols of the early time
were full of the essence of celebration rather than
religious tune. With the change of time, Christmas carols
became an important part of Christmas celebrations.
Christmas Carol History consists of the Earliest Christmas
Carols, Medieval Christmas Carols, Pagan Christmas
Carols, French Christmas Carols, Irish Christmas Carols,
etc. The carols of the earliest time give us the Christmas
Carol “Jesus refulsit omnium”, composed by St. Hilary
of Poitiers.
The Irish Christmas Carol unfolds various wonderful
carols like:
- The Wexford Carol, considered as the oldest Irish
Carol.
- Curoo, Curoo, regarded as an old traditional carol
of Irish Christmas Carol and a carol of the bird.
- Once In Royal David's City
- Christmas In Killarney
If you go through Christmas Carol History you will find the following Latin Christmas
carols:
- Adestes, Fideles (O Come, All Ye Faithful)
- Regis olim urbe David (Once in Royal David's City)
- Emmanuel (O Come, Emmanuel)
Medieval Christmas Carols are always not medieval in their origin. English lyrics
have been added to the famous Ukrainian carol known
as "Carol of the Bells". The Christmas Carol History
of Middle Ages provides us:
- The Holly and the Ivy
- Ave Maria(Hail Mary)
- O, Come, O Come Emmanuel
The most famous carols have in their list “Jingle Bells”, “Hark The Herald Angels
Sing",“Silent Night”, etc. ‘History of the Sacred Carol’
by James Sundquist also gives us a vivid knowledge of
the Christmas Carol History. So, if you want to know
more about Christmas Carols, go on browsing our website
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