Composed and performed by the late John Lennon, former member of the Beatles, Happy Xmas (War is Over) is a Christmas classic. It differs little from other pacifist songs previously written by Lennon, except for the lyrics, which this time referred to the Christmas season. It should be remembered that the singer,…
In Provence, no one could imagine Christmas Eve without serving the 13 desserts. This ancient custom probably dates back to the end of the 19th century, and is attributed to the members of Cremascle, a Marseille association. However, there are more than one known origin, but what we know for sure is that...
Deck The Halls, a popular Christmas song hummed by thousands, seems to come from nowhere, but from several sources. In fact, it is believed that its earliest origins could date back to the 16th century, when in those distant times, Christmas carols were more often tunes about…
The roots of this Christian Christmas carol, Joy to the World, go back as far as 1719. Isaac Watts was the author, and to write the lyrics, he was inspired by an English hymn, taken from Psalm 98 in the Bible. However, if we go back to that very distant era, the carols…
Silver Bells, a popular Christmas song, is the joint work of American composer Jay Livingston and lyricist Ray Evans. It differs somewhat from traditional Christmas carols in that the lyrics refer to a festival taking place in a town, whereas in most other holiday songs, the scene is almost always…
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,…
Having become a very popular Christmas carol among children, Frosty the Snowman follows Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, another song inspired by a character. These two hits also have a few other points in common since they were originally written by the same co-writers, Walter Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson….
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…
Santa Baby, a Christmas song written in 1953 by Joan Javits, niece of Senator Jacob K. Javits, and a composer named Philip Springer, became a huge hit when Eartha Kitt lent her voice to it. Unlike other traditional songs played during the holiday season, Santa Baby makes no mention of…
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…
There are a great many Christmas stories, and some less famous ones are truly worth discovering. Among this countless list, some are among the most popular, and therefore among the most beautiful Christmas stories of all time. At the top of the list is Charles Dickens's A…
Although their origins are unknown, a few legends circulate around the world on Christmas Eve, mainly during Midnight Mass. Some are terrifying, while others are quite astonishing. But whatever the case, these legends still circulate, and old people take great pleasure in telling them to children...
According to some beliefs stemming from pagan festivals, many superstitions are associated with Christmas. Some of them are said to bring misfortune and dramatic events, while others bring good luck. Judging by these superstitions, Santa Claus is not the only one roaming around on the night of the 24th…
Classic Christmas Music Origin and History of the Song An American Christmas song, with music and lyrics written by Tommie Connor, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" caused quite a stir at the time. Originally recorded by Jimmy Boyd, then 13, the lyrics of the song…
In 1947, Gene Autry, a singer well known for his popular Christmas songs, was inspired to compose another one while participating in the Santa Claus parade in Los Angeles. After riding through the parade on horseback and hearing the crowd chanting "Here Comes Santa Claus" over and over again, he decided to write a new one.
Although it is associated with Christmas and is not played strictly during the holiday season, the song called Home for the Holidays, whose title is often preceded by "There's No Place Like," refers more to Thanksgiving. This holiday is particularly celebrated in the United States, where it has a…
Christmas gift wrapping is important, especially when you really want to create a wow factor. Of course, the choice of wrapping paper and its decorations remains personal to everyone, especially since there is such a wide variety available. However, for the sake of appearance, it is best to avoid overly flashy packaging and not…
HTC Desire HD Currently considered the ultimate smartphone, it's a safe bet that the HTC Desire HD will find itself under the Christmas tree. Although it's aimed more at average users, it's still a high-end device, which we compare to a true genius. It has the best browser…
