25 December 2025

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In the Bleak Midwinter

In the Bleak Midwinter


“In the Bleak Midwinter” In the bleak mid-winter Frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, Snow on snow, In the bleak mid-winter Long ago. Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him Nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall flee away When He comes to reign: In the bleak mid-winter A stable-place sufficed The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.

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O, Christmas Tree

O, Christmas Tree


Despite its title, the popular carol “O, Christmas Tree” was not originally a Christmas song. According to the University Libraries at The Ohio State University, the modern lyrics to the song referenced the evergreen tree as a symbol of constancy and faithfulness. Also sung and often referred to as “O Tannenbaum” (“tannenbaum” is the German word for “fir tree”), “O, Christmas Tree”

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Here We Come A-Caroling

Here We Come A-Caroling


Christmas carolers may not be as visible as they once were, but holiday celebrants who still engage in this fun tradition will have many songs to choose from as they inspire their neighbors with holiday cheer. No song may align with caroling better than “Here We Come A-Caroling” (or “Here We Come A-wassailing”). Though it’s hard to pinpoint the precise origins of this beloved song, historians

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The Christmas Song

The Christmas Song


“The Christmas Song,” perhaps better known as “Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire,” is a beloved tune co-written in 1945 by Mel Tormé and Robert Wells. The song was reportedly penned on a hot July day and the writers had to think cool thoughts to evoke a feeling of the holiday season. This Christmas classic became one of the defining performances of Nat King Cole’s career, as he is one of