Angels From the Realms of Glory was written by James Montgomery in 1816. An Irishman, he was raised by the state as his parents were missionaries who died in the field.

Philip Brooks, a priest, was inspired in 1865 when he was visiting the town of Bethlehem. Three years later, he wrote the poem for his church and his organist, Lewis Redner, added the music.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing was a hymn written by Charles Wesley in 1739. The music was written by Mendelssohn in 1840, and William Cummings merged them together in 1855.

Oh Holy Night was written by Placide Clappeau, a French mayor, in 1847. It was translated into English a few years later.

Adeste Fideles, also known as O come all ye Faithful, is a trditional tune first written in the 1700´s.

O come all ye Faithful, also known as Adeste Fideles, is a trditional tune first written in the 1700´s.

In the days of Olde England, groups of traveling singers would entertain for food or pay. We Wish You a Merry Christmas is one of these old tunes.

History and lyrics for the classic Christmas carol, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.

Deck the Halls is based on an old Welsh tune, known back in the 1700s. The words were added in America in the 1800s.

This Hannukah song is sung while playing with a dreidel. It´s a great game for children, and a very catchy tune.