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Age Old History of Christmas Carols Across Cultures
The article traces the origins of beloved carols from Europe and America. It notes Adeste Fidelis, Away In A Manger, God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, O Holy Night, Silent Night, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, We Three Kings of Bethlehem Are, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Jingle Bells, and White Christmas, with origins and authors across countries and eras. A stray line mentions oil of anise attracting fish.
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America
Germany
England
France
Austria
Massachusetts
John Pierpont
Irving Berlin