Christmas
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Angels From the Realms of Glory 
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. Deck the Halls
Deck the Halls is based on an old Welsh tune, known back in the 1700s. The words were added in America in the 1800s. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
History and lyrics for the classic Christmas carol, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
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. I Saw Three Ships
History and lyrics for this wonderful carol of Christmas. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear History and Lyrics
One of the most recognizable Christmas hymns written in the mid-1800s. Joy to the World
Joy to the World was taken straight from the Bible by Isaac Watts in 1719. The music was added by American Lowell Mason in 1822. Handel was not involved! O come all ye Faithful
O come all ye Faithful, also known as Adeste Fideles, is a trditional tune first written in the 1700´s. Oh Holy Night
Oh Holy Night was written by Placide Clappeau, a French mayor, in 1847. It was translated into English a few years later. Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
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. Silent Night - the History and Lyrics
Silent Night was first written in 1816 by Josef Mohr, a priest in Austria. The music was composed by his organist, Franz Gruber. The Twelve Days of Christmas
This traditional English tune was a drinking song - the aim was to see who could get through all of the lyrics without forgetting any! We Wish You a Merry Christmas History and Lyrics
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.
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