“Deck the Halls” is a traditional Christmas carol that is typically sung during the holiday season. It’s a cheerful and festive song that encourages people to decorate their homes and celebrate the Christmas spirit.
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is a beloved Christmas song written by Johnny Marks in 1949. The song was inspired by a storybook of the same name, written by Robert L.…
“In Polish Style” is one of the delightful pieces from Franz Liszt’s “Weihnachtsbaum” (The Christmas Tree) collection. This collection, composed in 1874, consists of 12 short piano pieces, each inspired…
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 “Coventry Carol” is one of the oldest known carols, dating back to the 16th century. It is traditionally sung as part of a mystery play called the “Pageant of…
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” is a well-known Christmas carol that has been sung and arranged for various instruments since its inception. Mendelssohn’s original music is jubilant and stately, making…
“The Sussex Mummers’ Christmas Carol” lyrics often vary, as is common with many traditional folk carols, but the general narrative involves Mary asking Joseph to pick cherries from a tree…
“A Great and Mighty Wonder” is a hymn with lyrics written by St. Germanus, Bishop of Constantinople, in the 7th century. The hymn reflects on the miraculous nature of the…
This masterpiece, also known as “Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8,” holds a special place in the repertoire of Baroque music. Composed by Arcangelo Corelli around 1690,…
“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…
Also known as “See Amid the Winter’s Snow” is often sung in church services, caroling events, and Christmas concerts. Its gentle melody and lyrics capture the reverence and wonder of…
“Song of the Bagpipers” in Neapolitan is known as “Canzone dei Zampognari.” This traditional Neapolitan Christmas song is often associated with the image of bagpipers playing festive music during the…
“December: Christmas” is a musical gem that beautifully encapsulates the magic and joy of the holiday season. Tchaikovsky’s masterful composition takes the listener on a journey through wintry landscapes and…
“In the Bleak Midwinter” is a Christmas carol that reflects on the nativity of Jesus Christ and the humility of the setting in which he was born. It describes the…
“Lighting the Candles on the Tree” captures the heartwarming and joyous moment of lighting the candles on a Christmas tree. It is a beautifully evocative piece that conveys the festive…
Gounod’s “L’Angelus” captures the solemnity and reverence of the Angelus prayer through its expressive melodies and harmonies. The title is French for “The Angelus,” and the music aims to convey…
