“Up on the House Top” is a popular Christmas song that was written by Benjamin Hanby in the 19th century. It’s a cheerful and catchy tune that tells the story of Santa Claus and his reindeer landing on the rooftop to deliver presents to children.
“The First Nowell,” also spelled as “The First Noel,” is a traditional English Christmas carol. The word “Noel” is an old English word derived from the French “Noël,” which means…
The gentle melody of Grieg’s Christmas Lullaby, also known as “Vuggesang,” paints a picture of a peaceful winter night, making it a perfect addition to any pianist’s repertoire, especially during…
“In Dulci Jubilo” arranged for the Organ. The original text is attributed to Heinrich Seuse, a German mystic, and poet who lived in the 14th century. The song celebrates the…
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is a well-known Christmas carol with its origins in medieval Latin hymns. It is a hymn of anticipation, longing for the coming of the Messiah.…
Also known as “See Amid the Winter’s Snow” is a traditional Christmas carol with lyrics written by Edward Caswall and music composed by Sir John Goss. It was first published…
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.…
Hector Berlioz’s “L’Enfance du Christ” (The Childhood of Christ) is an oratorio composed between 1853 and 1854. The work is divided into three parts and tells the story of the…
In addition to its Latin version, “Gaudete” has been translated into various languages, and there are many different musical arrangements of the carol. One of the most well-known versions is…
“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…
“Amazing Grace” is a traditional hymn with uncertain authorship. It is often attributed to John Newton, a former slave trader turned Christian minister, who wrote the lyrics in the late…
“Christ Was Born on Christmas Day” is a traditional Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics emphasize the joy and significance of this momentous event in…
“Silent Night” (German: “Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht”) is a widely cherished Christmas carol known for its simple and serene melody. It was originally written in German by Joseph Mohr, with…
“Angels from the Realms of Glory” is a Christmas carol with lyrics written by Scottish poet James Montgomery and music composed by Henry Thomas Smart. Smart was an English organist,…
The carol “The First Nowell” is a beautiful and reverent song that reflects the wonder and adoration surrounding the birth of Jesus. It is often sung in church services and…
“Angels from the Realms of Glory” is a traditional Christmas carol that is often sung during the holiday season. The lyrics were written by James Montgomery in 1816, and the…
