

The History of Christmas Songs and Christmas Carols
Every year, sometime around the end of summer, it seems, you start hearing the very familiar songs of Christmas. Every year, we hear the exact same songs, many of which have been passed down for centuries. Where did these songs come from, and why do we call Christmas songs “carols”? Learn more about Christmas carols…
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