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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1964
Page
6
A reflective meditation on Christmas singing across decades from childhood carols to Handel's Messiah and church choir memories. The piece honors angels, biblical prophecies, and the comfort of carols in homes and congregations, ending with quotes praising freedom of mind and simple joys.
The piece traces Christmas from early missionary pagan weaving in 601 AD to the Puritan ban in 1644 England and a revival in the mid 19th century spurred by Dickens. It notes the gradual spread of Christmas as Christianity grew and the later restoration of observance.
Charles Wesley, brother of John Wesley, a Methodist minister in England, wrote Hark the Herald Angels Sing on Christmas morning inspired by church bells. The 18th century hymn reflects Wesleyan movement and festive religious tradition in Britain.
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