“I Wonder as I Wander” is a Christian folk hymn, typically performed as a Christmas carol, written by American folklorist and singer John Jacob Niles. The hymn has its originsContinue readingI Wonder as I Wander
Here We Come A-wassailing
“Here We Come A-wassailing” (or “Here We Come A-Caroling”), also known as “Here We Come A-Christmasing”, “Wassail Song” and by many other names, is a traditional English Christmas carol andContinue readingHere We Come A-wassailing
How far is it to Bethlehem?
How far is it to Bethlehem? This poem was written by Frances Chesterton, wife of G.K. Chesterton. She wrote it for her Christmas cards in 1917. This little poem hasContinue readingHow far is it to Bethlehem?
Once in Royal David’s City
Once in Royal David’s City is a Christmas carol originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander. The carol was first published in 1848 in her hymnbook Hymns forContinue readingOnce in Royal David’s City
While shepherds Watched
“While shepherds watched their flocks” is a traditional Christmas carol describing the Annunciation to the Shepherds, with words attributed to Irish hymnist, lyricist and England’s Poet Laureate Nahum Tate. TheContinue readingWhile shepherds Watched
Sans Day Carol
The “Sans Day Carol”, also known as “St. Day Carol”, “The Holly Bears a Berry” and “The Holly Tree” is a traditional Cornish carol named after the Cornish village ofContinue readingSans Day Carol
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen”
“God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen”, also known as “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”, is an English traditional Christmas carol. It is also known as “Tidings of Comfort and Joy,” andContinue readingGod Rest You Merry, Gentlemen”
Here Comes Santa Claus
The Singing Cowboy, Gene Autry, wrote and sang the original version of Our Song of the Day, “Here Comes Santa Claus. It was released October 6, 1947.Autry got the ideaContinue readingHere Comes Santa Claus
The Christmas Sweater
“The Christmas Sweater” by Michael Bublé. This cheerful and catchy tune is part of his album titled Christmas (Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition), released on November 19, 2021. The Christmas SweaterContinue readingThe Christmas Sweater
All I Want for Christmas Is You
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey from her fourth studio album and first holiday album, Merry Christmas (1994). Written and producedContinue readingAll I Want for Christmas Is You