Composed by the Reverend John Henry Hopkins Jr., "Wee Three Kings" is of Christian origin and refers to the Three Wise Men who came to offer their gifts to the baby Jesus on Christmas Day. Possibly dating from 1857, there is very little information about this ancient Christmas carol, like all…
Snowmen are known to have been made in England in the early 16th century, and it wasn't until the 19th century that the friendly snowman became associated with Christmas symbols. This custom is still found throughout the Western world and the Northern Hemisphere. Initially, the snowman consisted of three balls, the top of which was...
At the end of each year, a visit to a Christmas circus is a short journey into a wonderful world that enchants young and old alike. In the series "The Great Christmas Circuses in Europe," we present a first mention: the Bouglione Christmas Circus in Paris. During the winter, a few weeks before Christmas, the…
Composed by lyricist Lou Baxter and lead singer Johnny Moore of The Drifters, Merry Christmas has been a traditional Christmas song since the late 1940s. The original version of this holiday classic was recorded by The Three Blazers, a rhythm and blues band formed by Johnny More, his…
