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Christmas Carols

Written by Sean Carter

Monday, 18 December 2006

Who hasn't heard the sweet Christmas carols and the many melodious Christmas songs in life ? Everyone who has an ear for music or those who're far from it would equally feel enraptured by the soulfulness of the Christmas carols and songs. No Christmas is ever complete without the carols and songs being sung. Apart from enhancing the sweetness of the holiday, Christmas carols and songs are wonderfully tuneful and can instantly brighten up anyone's day. So if you want to keep the spirit of Christmas alive in the hearts of your dear buddies, family or your special someone, sing in your good wishes with some carols and songs today. Here are a few Christmas carols and Christmas songs for you to take leaf from:

One of the most favorite Christmas songs and undoubtedly the most popular Christmas carol is the Silent Night, written in 1816 by an Austrian priest Joseph Mohr.

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth

And who doesn't know this one ? From the tiniest kid to the oldest living soul, this Christmas score has been deeply etched in the hearts of thousands across the world, irrespective of race and ethnicities. Here comes Jingle Bells to sweep you off your feet. But hey, you must note this interesting fact here—the Jingle Bells song had originally been written for Thanksgiving, and not for Christmas. James Pierpoint, the author and composer of this Christmas song, had composed it for the children at a Boston Sunday School Thanksgiving. But it became so popular that it continued to be sung during Christmas and now, Jingle Bells stirs up images of the jolly old Santa Claus riding his way to the children. The sound of Christmas bells jingling and the melody of the song speak more of Christmas than of Thanksgiving. Check it out.

Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight

**Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh

A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
We got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot

Repeat **

Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh.

Dear to the hearts and close to every festive soul, this Christmas carol is impregnated with good wishes for a wonderful holiday and satiated in the spirits of the season. Yes, we're talking about We Wish You a Merry Christmas !

We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here

We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Come ! Tune Your Heart is one of the warmest and most harmonious Christmas carols published by Rev. Henry Ramsden Bramley and Sir John Stainer in the 1860s. The music was composed by Rev. Sir F. A. G. Ouseley and the German verses were translated by Frances Elizabeth Cox. So...come tune your heart.

1. Come! Tune your heart,
To bear its part,
And celebrate Messiah's feast with praises, with praises;
Let love inspire
The joyful choir,
While to the God of Love, glad Hymns it raises, it raises.

2. Exalt His Name;
With joy proclaim,
God loved the world, and through His Son forgave us;
Oh! What are we,
That, Lord, we see
Thy wondrous love, in Christ who died to save us!

3. Your refuge place
In His free grace,
Trust in His Name, and day by day repent you;
Ye mock God's word,
Who call Him Lord,
And follow not the pattern He hath lent you.

4. O Christ, to prove
For Thee, my love,
In brethren Thee my hands shall clothe and cherish;
To each sad heart
Sweet Hope impart,
When worn with care, with sorrow nigh to perish.

5. Come! Praise the Lord;
In Heaven are stored
Rich gifts for those who here His Name esteemed;
Alleluia;
Alleluia;
Rejoice in Christ, and praise Him ye redeemed.

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About The Author:

Sean Carter writes on holidays, Christmas Day and world events. He also writes on family, relationships, Christmas, religion, love and friendship. He is a writer with special interest in ecard industry and writes for 123greetings.com. He is an active blogger at Christmas Blog

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