The Modern Carols Through Ages And Traditions
A survey traces Christmas carols from ancient Latin hymns to macaronic tunes and medieval dances, noting wassail rituals and the enduring popularity of carols in church, theatre, and home. It highlights Dickens era plays, Louisa May Alcott, Kate Douglas Wiggin, and Truman Capote as writers who touched Christmas themes across time.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City
Christ
God
Louisa May Alcott
Meg
Beth
Amy
March
Kate Doughas Wiggins
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Truman Capote
Glassics Provide Yuletide Melodies
In this century hymns and carols of the Nativity have been composed by Peter Warlock and Gustav Holst among others. Many are set to music by classic composers. Nahum Tate wrote While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night with music from Handel's opera Shoe adapted by Richard Storrs Willis.
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Peter Warlock
Bethlehem Down
Gustav Holst
Nahum Tate
Handel
Richard Storrs Willis
Holiday Theme Resonates In Dickens Christmas Carol
Christmas books and stories often reference Charles Dickens and his 1843 work A Christmas Carol. The tale’s core emphasizes spiritual truths and blessings of the Nativity, with Tiny Tim Cratchit’s famous line God bless us every one resonating through the ages.
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Charles Dickens
Tiny Tim Crachit
Yule Legends and Christmas Carols in Nativity Lore
A festive meditation on Christmas legends and carols. The piece links lights, Nativity imagery, and seasonal wonders to the birth story, noting carols like Carol of the Birds and Carol of the Flowers. It ties global folklore to the living faith of Christmas.
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Trish
Frances
Bethlehem
Art and Birth in Renaissance Sacred Imagery
Art tracing the Nativity story shows how early Christian depictions evolved from simple graphics to Renaissance warmth. Italian masters like Raphael and Michelangelo influenced broader religious art as they worked in Rome and Florence, shaping imagination through new techniques and church patronage.
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Raphael
Rome
Florence
Vatican
Michelangelo
Sistine Chapel
Italy
Religious Cards Lead In Popular Christmas Greetings
Religious messages now top Christmas card popularity, replacing secular themes. Early cards with dancers and holly gave way to devout scenes, with phrases like Peace on earth, good will toward men dominating the season.
Dressing the Queen and Elizabeth I wardrobe gifts
Historians note that gifting clothing to rulers was once common. Queen Elizabeth I accumulated a substantial wardrobe via such Christmas gifts, reflecting royal sartorial practice of the era.
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Elizabeth I
Careful WitH Comma In Old Hymn Titles
A note discusses punctuation in historic hymn titles and phrases about God Rest You Merry Gentlemen. It explains variations in capitalization and comma placement and how modern editors handle the archaic phrasing.
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Emerges From Song
Rudolph the famous reindeer, known for his bright nose, gains enduring fame from Johnny Marks 1989 song. The character became a holiday staple, guiding Santa’s sleigh as a symbol of Christmas cheer.
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Dasher
Santa
Rudolph of the Red Nose
Johnny Marks
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