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History of Christmas carols from dancers to saints
The article traces the origins of Christmas carols from danced processions to medieval mystery plays and Latin sacred hymns. It notes the Nativity and Annunciation themes, the rise of Noel meaning birthday news, and early contributors like Jacopone of Todi and St Francis. It covers carols such as The Boar's Head Carol Good King Wenceslas and the shepherd maiden in Canada Shifts to Boxing Day and notable historical figures connected to carols.
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Jacopone of
Todi
St. Francis
A. D. Villargers
Christ Child
Queens College, Oxford
Oxford
St. John’s
Balliol
Britain
Wenceslas
Stephen
Bohemia
St. Stephen
Christ
Ian Martyr
Herod
England
Canada