“O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant. O come ye, to Bethlehem, and behold Him, born the King of Angels. O come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord.”
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Nadya Miryanova explores the stories behind some of the nation’s most loved Christmas carols
by Nadya Miryanova Tuesday December 22 2020
Christmas carols carry a distinctive kind of midwinter magic, conjuring images of snow-tipped forest trees and candle-lit beginnings. They’ve undoubtedly become a central part of the festive season, ringing out in churches and homes while brightening Christmases all round the nation.
With Christmas fast approaching, what better time is there to reflect on their origins? Many themes swirl round their mystical beginnings, from dubious author attributions to continuously evolving traditions. Much is unknown, yet there is much to be found.
The Evolution of Christmas Carols: Charlotte Richardson City of London Freemen s School The times are changing, in more ways than one. Whether you are a fan of Mariah Carey or the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Christmas is a time full of music and joy. So, how has the traditional carol changed its tune? Carols were first sung in around the fourth century in Europe, with a hymn named ‘Jesus Refulsit Omnium’: not a particularly widely known name today. The carol was composed in Latin by St. Hilary of Poitiers. Carols nowadays are not typically in Latin, as carols such as ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’ (‘Adeste Fideles’) have been translated into modern English.