When was the first Christmas carol and what was it?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
How did Christmas music start?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
Carol singing: When did the Christmas tradition begin?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
What\u2019s the difference between a Christmas carol and a hymn?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Why are there two melodies for \u2018O Little Town of Bethlehem\u2019?<\/h2>\n
However this is not the version sung in the UK and Commonwealth. Here the words are usually sung to the tune \u2018Forest Green\u2019, which Vaughan Williams had adapted from \u00a0an English folk\u00a0ballad called \u2018The Ploughboy\u2019s Dream\u2019.<\/p>\n
What are the lyrics to \u2018O Little Town of Bethlehem\u2019?<\/h2>\n
O little town of Bethlehem\nHow still we see thee lie\nAbove thy deep and dreamless sleep\nThe silent stars go by\nYet in thy dark streets shineth\nThe everlasting Light\nThe hopes and fears of all the years\nAre met in thee tonight<\/p>\n
For Christ is born of Mary\nAnd gathered all above\nWhile mortals sleep, the angels keep\nTheir watch of wondering love\nO morning stars together\nProclaim the holy birth\nAnd praises sing to God the King\nAnd Peace to men on earth<\/p>\n
How silently, how silently\nThe wondrous gift is given\nSo God imparts to human hearts\nThe blessings of His heaven\nNo ear may hear His coming\nBut in this world of sin\nWhere meek souls will receive him still\nThe dear Christ enters in<\/p>\n
O holy Child of Bethlehem\nDescend to us, we pray\nCast out our sin and enter in\nBe born to us today\nWe hear the Christmas angels\nThe great glad tidings tell\nO come to us, abide with us\nOur Lord Emmanuel\nO come to us, abide with us\nOur Lord Emmanuel<\/p>\n
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