The Evolution of Christmas Carols: Charlotte Richardson City of London Freemen's School
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 Co...
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