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Carol Singing Through the Ages and In Danger
A review of Christmas carols from sacred origins to modern tunes notes their historic roots in Christian nativity hymns and folk songs. It highlights customs in English villages, church carol services, French carols, and modern works like Alfred Hollins's The Shepherds Left Their Sheep, with anecdotes from Washington Irving and Pasquils about carol traditions and family singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davies Gilbert
England
France
Alfred Hollins
Hallins
Britain
Washington Irving
Bracebridge Hall
Pasquils