Silent Night was written in 1818 by Joseph Moho and Franz X. Gruber. In the fall of 1816, Joseph Moho, a young priest, was assigned to Mariapfarr. Mariafarr is a small alpine village in Austria and was left poverty-stricken by Napoleonic Wars, along with an eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia, which left volcanic ash … Continue reading Silent Night: A classic
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O Come, All Ye Faithful
“O Come, All Ye Faithful" (originally written in Latin as "Adeste Fideles") is a Christmas carol that has been attributed to various authors, including John Francis Wade (1711–1786), John Reading (1645–1692), King John IV of Portugal (1604–1656), and anonymous Cistercian monks. The earliest printed version is in a book published by Wade.[1][2][3] A manuscript by … Continue reading O Come, All Ye Faithful
Joy to the World- A song we love
Joy to the World is one of the most popular songs at Christmas. It began as a poem and is reflective of Christian interpretation of Psalm 98, written by English poet and minister Isaac Watts. There were two additional people who collaborated to get us to the Joy to the World version we enjoy today. … Continue reading Joy to the World- A song we love
Christmas is the time for Music and song
I was asked what my favorite song for Christmas was. I had to pause and think; with so many to select from and different versions, I would have to think about it. I decided I would do a little research about the music and songs of Christmas we all sing and have enjoyed for many … Continue reading Christmas is the time for Music and song