Deck The Halls Christmas Carol, or Deck The Hall depending on the version, is a traditional Christmas and New Year's carol. The melody, which dates back to the 16th century, is of Welsh origin, and comes from a carol called "Nos Galan". Originally, it is presumed that the refrain was played on the harp. This presumption…
Christmas Economy Every year, a fortune is spent in France during the Christmas holidays. And despite the financial crisis that has hit, Christmas 2010 will be no exception. Moreover, compared to the previous year, total sales are expected to experience an estimated growth rate...
Christmas Melody Origin of the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a character who was first created in a poem composed in 1939 by Robert L. May, before giving rise to the song of the same name. At that time, Robert L. May worked for the large department store chain Montgomery Ward, which,…
Christmas Song: Sleigh Ride – Sleigh Ride Origin Sleigh Ride, also known as Sleigh Ride, is a musical piece composed in 1946 by Leroy Anderson. The idea for writing this piece came to him during the month of July of that year, during a heat wave. This…
A Christmas carol written by Raymond Vinci and set to music by Henri Martinet, Petit Papa Noël was first performed in 1946. Tino Rossi had the honor of singing it in the film "Destins," a song he himself chose to perform. The story goes that Henri Martinet met Tino…
Written in 1940 by American composer Irving Berlin, White Christmas quickly became a huge success and became an all-time classic. Even today, this Christmas carol is still played on radio stations during the holiday season. The circumstances surrounding the song's origin could not be…
Jingle Bells is one of the most famous Christmas carols in the world, written by American composer and organist James Lord Pierpont. The famous Jingle Bells was composed at the former Simpson's Tavern in Medford, Massachusetts, now 19 High Street in Medford Square. A commemorative plaque adorns the…
Holiday Humor The famous Quebecers didn't miss the Christmas party by the Têtes à Claques http://www.tetesaclaques.tv/ A classic of internet humor, the Canadians of the "têtes à claques" created a dozen video sketches on the Christmas party. They are not all very very funny but just for...
Over time, the decorated Christmas tree has become an inseparable symbol of Christmas. A source of joy for young and old alike, this tradition brings together family and friends to "dress up" the beloved conifer with garlands and lights. Its origins The tradition of the Christmas tree is said to have originated…
Every year, starting in the first days of December, new Christmas movies appear in theaters. These releases, however, don't stop Christmas movie fans from enjoying the good old classics broadcast on various TV channels. Christmas Gifts A Christmas…
A Christmas classic Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) and the Christmas Party Youtube Video Part 1/3 Summary: Mr. Bean goes to the store to buy his decorations: Christmas baubles and garlands and suddenly he falls in front of the Christmas crib to make a story of which he has the secret….
Funny video: Samantha oops Samantha prepares for Christmas In a different tone than the series, a guy, a girl, Samantha and her girlfriend are busy between the gifts and the Christmas decorations. Samantha is the caricature of the slightly limited blonde…. Youtube video viewed more than 400,000 times. At the same time of year, Samantha…
Tino Rossi's famous song is covered by Baby Lilly in a music video that will interest parents and children alike. Baby Lilly is very popular on YouTube and other online video sharing sites like Dailymotion. The video shared below has been viewed over 1.4 million times. The most popular is...
If there is one holiday celebrated all over the world, it is Christmas. What is its origin? Let's take a look at what history tells us about it. Around the year 336, at the time of the winter solstice, the feast of the Sun god was celebrated in Rome on December 25. The Christians of…
