Christmas 2022: Assemble your hymnals and nice, winter clothing! It’s time to start organising the customary holiday activities like Christmas shopping, gift-wrapping, eggnog consumption, baking, and, of course, carolling! We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 Christmas carols to get you in the holiday spirit.
Carolling didn’t entail singing when it first started in the 13th century. This type of carolling, also known as “wassailing,” was mostly used by neighbours to deliver holiday greetings and well wishes throughout the winter months. “Be well and in excellent health” was the meaning of the Old Norse word “ves heill,” which is where the word “wassail” originates.
Carols are primarily intended for social interaction and are supposed to be shared. This collection of traditional carols and hymns will undoubtedly accomplish that. Get your company together and decide which of your Christmas favourites to take wassailing!
1. “Silent Night” – Michael Buble
You’ll feel entirely at ease after hearing this tranquil carol!
2. “O Come All Ye Faithful” – Martina McBride
In this carol, the shepherds’ journey to Bethlehem to worship their infant Savior is mentioned.
3. “12 Days of Christmas” – Ray Conniff
The 12 days of Christmas are not before Christmas as is commonly believed. They serve as a reminder of how long it took the three wise men to travel to Bethlehem following the birth of Jesus.
4. “Do You Hear What I Hear” – Bing Crosby
This carol, which recalls the account of Jesus’ birth and was originally written as a call for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis, is now performed during Christmas.
5. “The Little Drummer Boy” – The Harry Simeone Chorale
This well-known carol portrays the Christmas Day presents given to the infant King.
6. “Joy to The World” – Nat King Cole
This carol will have you shouting “Joy to the World,” celebrating the joy of Christ’s birth.
7. “The First Noel” – Carrie Underwood
“Joyeux Noel” means “Merry Christmas” in French. This song recounts the first Christmas’s happenings.
8. “Jingle Bells” – Frank Sinatra
Jingle Bells, which was first intended to be sung around Thanksgiving, is now far more well-known as a traditional Christmas carol.
9. “Deck The Halls” – Nat King Cole
The ideal Christmas hymn to play while decorating is this one!
10. “O Christmas Tree” – Crouch End Festival Chorus
We are definitely in the mood to decorate our tree after hearing this timeless song!
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