“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” is a popular Christmas song written by Meredith Willson. The song was originally composed in 1951 and has been performed by numerous artists over the years. It has become a classic holiday tune that is widely recognized and loved during the Christmas season.
“We Three Kings of Orient Are” tells the story of the Magi’s journey to Bethlehem to witness the birth of Jesus. The melody, with its regal and mysterious undertones, perfectly…
“Noel Nouvelet” is a traditional French Christmas carol that has been cherished for its beautiful melody and joyful lyrics. “Noel Nouvelet,” often simply referred to as “Noel,” dates back to…
The authorship of “Rise Up, Shepherds, and Follow” is not definitively attributed to a single individual, as it is a traditional African-American spiritual that has been passed down through generations.…
Alec Rowley (1892–1958) was a British composer and educator known for his contributions to the world of music. “A Christmas Carol” is one of his most celebrated compositions, offering pianists…
“Carol of the Bells” is a popular Christmas carol with a distinctive and recognizable melody. The music for this carol was composed by Mykola Leontovych, a Ukrainian composer, in 1914.…
This carol is a traditional French Christmas carol that tells the story of the birth of Jesus. The carol is in a simple strophic form, with each verse sung to…
“Christmas Chimes” (Juleklokkerne in Danish) is one of Gade’s compositions, and it’s a festive piece that captures the spirit of the holiday season. It’s often performed during Christmas concerts and…
“O Nata Lux de Lumine” or “O Light Born of Light” is a hymn often associated with the Christian liturgy, particularly the office of Compline. It is commonly used during…
“Jolly Old Saint Nicholas” is a traditional Christmas song that dates back to the 19th century. The lyrics were written by Benjamin Hanby in 1864, and the melody is believed…
Franz Liszt’s “An Old Christmas Carol” is a charming and evocative piano composition. It is a part of Liszt’s larger work, “Weihnachtsbaum” (The Christmas Tree), which is a collection of…
“Christmas Postlude,” is a musical composition often played on the organ in churches during the Christmas season. The title “Sit Laus Plena Sit Sonora” is Latin and can be translated…
“Jingle Bells” is one of the most well-known and beloved Christmas songs worldwide. It was written by James Lord Pierpont and published under the title “One Horse Open Sleigh” in…
In the vast tapestry of Christmas carols, few compositions resonate as beautifully and timelessly as Herbert Hughes’ “Carol of Jesus Child.” This enchanting piece, originally written for voice and piano,…
“German Dance, K.605 No.3” or “Sleigh Ride” or in German “Die Schlittenfahrt” from the set of Three German Dances, K.605 is a lively and festive composition that captures the joyful…
“Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” is a classic Christmas carol that carries a rich history and deep spiritual meaning. The lyrics of the carol poetically depict the prophetic anticipation…
