Christmas Day is supposed to express joy of the arrival of Jesus Christ. Which happens to be nothing short of a celebration. Around the globe, Christian followers and many non- Christian followers devour excellent meals, drink unique wines, trade gifts, beautify their houses, perform, get together and be merry. The singing of Holiday carols can now be seen as beckoning the holy and joyful day of Christmas.
The tradition of carols or hymns associated with Christmas has been carried on since time immemorial. They supposedly began first in Fourth century Rome when the Archbishop of Milan wrote a hymn about Christianity. Northern European monasteries also began singing Christmas hymns in the 9th century. In the 12th century, a Parisian monk began to derive music from popular songs, making these hymns catchier. By the 13th century, a tradition of popular Christmas carols in the native language had developed in France, Germany and Italy. Most carols from Elizabethan times were loosely based on Christmas, and were seen as entertaining rather than religious songs. These were sung in homes rather than churches by travelling singers and minstrels who went from door-to-door singing these carols. The words were often changed for the local people wherever they were travelling. The joyous themes for many traditional Christmas carols were banned in England by the staunch Protestant Oliver Cromwell and many of the very old Christmas carols and songs were subsequently lost for all time. Christmas carols became popular again only during the Victorian era. As religious observances in the United States and England were closely linked the popularity of Christmas carols grew in both countries in the 19th century.
Prior to carol singing in public areas grew to become popular, there had been at times official carol singers called 'Waits'. These types of rings of people were usually consisted of impressive local leaders which could gather money from the community. Numerous orchestras and choirs had been now becoming placed in cities around the globe. Brand new carol services grew to become famous, as did the custom of singing carols within the streets.
In more recent times, Christmas songs have taken a more secular character. More carols increasingly became seasonal songs in the 18th century. "Deck the halls", which was written in 1784 is one such song. The hugely popular song, "Jingle Bells" was copyrighted in 1857. Till this day, this song is widely sung in homes and churches, and is immensely popular among people, especially children. An increasing number of commercial holiday songs were made recently, including jazz and blues variations. Carols have become part of larger commercial traditions as well. Perhaps the most famous carol service is that from King's College in Cambridge, in the United Kingdom. This takes place on Christmas Eve and is broadcasted live on BBC radio all over the world. The service was first performed in 1918 as a way of the college celebrating the end of the First World War.
These kinds of melodious rhythms set the tone for Xmas and help put everybody in a celebratory mood. In this manner Christmas carols have grown to be part of modern Christmas festivities.
The tradition of carols or hymns associated with Christmas has been carried on since time immemorial. They supposedly began first in Fourth century Rome when the Archbishop of Milan wrote a hymn about Christianity. Northern European monasteries also began singing Christmas hymns in the 9th century. In the 12th century, a Parisian monk began to derive music from popular songs, making these hymns catchier. By the 13th century, a tradition of popular Christmas carols in the native language had developed in France, Germany and Italy. Most carols from Elizabethan times were loosely based on Christmas, and were seen as entertaining rather than religious songs. These were sung in homes rather than churches by travelling singers and minstrels who went from door-to-door singing these carols. The words were often changed for the local people wherever they were travelling. The joyous themes for many traditional Christmas carols were banned in England by the staunch Protestant Oliver Cromwell and many of the very old Christmas carols and songs were subsequently lost for all time. Christmas carols became popular again only during the Victorian era. As religious observances in the United States and England were closely linked the popularity of Christmas carols grew in both countries in the 19th century.
Prior to carol singing in public areas grew to become popular, there had been at times official carol singers called 'Waits'. These types of rings of people were usually consisted of impressive local leaders which could gather money from the community. Numerous orchestras and choirs had been now becoming placed in cities around the globe. Brand new carol services grew to become famous, as did the custom of singing carols within the streets.
In more recent times, Christmas songs have taken a more secular character. More carols increasingly became seasonal songs in the 18th century. "Deck the halls", which was written in 1784 is one such song. The hugely popular song, "Jingle Bells" was copyrighted in 1857. Till this day, this song is widely sung in homes and churches, and is immensely popular among people, especially children. An increasing number of commercial holiday songs were made recently, including jazz and blues variations. Carols have become part of larger commercial traditions as well. Perhaps the most famous carol service is that from King's College in Cambridge, in the United Kingdom. This takes place on Christmas Eve and is broadcasted live on BBC radio all over the world. The service was first performed in 1918 as a way of the college celebrating the end of the First World War.
These kinds of melodious rhythms set the tone for Xmas and help put everybody in a celebratory mood. In this manner Christmas carols have grown to be part of modern Christmas festivities.
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