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”