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Although not originally a Christmas carol, Ave Maria gradually became part of that category. This exceptional work by Franz Peter Schubert, an Austrian composer, dates back to 1826, when Schubert discovered the poetry of a man named Walter Scott, who inspired ten compositions. One of them, the Third Carol of Ellen…
Among the greatest classics of the Christmas repertoire, the song "Minuit, chrétiens" occupies a special place. Composed in 1847 by Adolphe Adam, with lyrics by Placide Cappeau, it is known throughout the world under the title "O Holy Night." This solemn hymn, which celebrates the birth of Christ and bears a…
A Christmas song based on a nursery rhyme, and particularly popular in English-speaking countries, The Twelve Days of Christmas is said to have originated as a memory game. The lyrics, which mention twelve gifts, which must always be repeated while adding the last gift, do indeed resemble a memory game. The melody itself dates back to the 16th century,…
