The batch of hymns released this week includes a French Christmas carol that until now appeared only in the church’s French-language hymnal, and “Star Bright,” which had appeared only in the ...

The Appalachian Christmas carol “Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head” was collected from Hardin County in central Kentucky in the early 20th century but, as with so many other folk carols and hymns ...

singable descants that lifted the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at King’s College, Cambridge, where he was director of music from 1957 to 1974 (see more below about the choir). ‘[Descants] ...

Poland really loves its Christmas carols. And there are thousands of them ... Carols first came to Poland in the Middle Ages as religious hymns sung in Latin or Czech. These seasonal specials became ...

They are interspersed with carols old and new, sung by the world famous Chapel Choir who also lead the congregation in traditional Christmas hymns.

Latin hymns were set to music, while new compositions appeared that were unrelated to official church liturgy – pastorałki and carols in local languages. The popularity of Christmas songs was boosted ...

The data displayed for this chart goes back to 1996, however we hope to be able to offer deeper historic information at a future point ...

Explore the lyrics of Pastor Joseph Franz Mohr's "Silent Night" and its timeless magic, spreading peace and joy every ...

The hymns under scrutiny include “Lo ... The Church of England has told vicars to edit Christmas carols for fear of causing offense. To whom? […] The people the church is offending are ...

Salonga joins The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square in singing cherished Christmas carols, hymns and holiday classics. In one highlight, she delivers a powerful performance of a ...

is based around nine lessons from the Bible which tell the story of the loving purposes of God. The Choir sings carols old and new and leads the congregation in traditional Christmas hymns.