Although Greensleeves was not originally a Christmas carol, it has since been revived and renamed What Child is This. According to history, it first appeared in manuscript form, written in honor of a lady with green sleeves named Anne Boleyn. Its title is said to come from…
In 1944, in a musical comedy called Meet Me in St. Louis, American singer and actress Judy Garland sang a brand new Christmas song, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. Written jointly by Hugh Martin, a composer of plays and films, and Ralph Blane, a lyricist, this song…
An ancient Christian hymn, most likely dating back to the 13th century, Adeste Fideles remains very popular today and is one of the most frequently performed religious Christmas carols during the holiday season. However, the origin of this song remains uncertain, and although there are some clues left here and there, none of them allow…