The Carols of Christmas
A Celebration of the Surprising Stories Behind Your Favorite Holiday Songs
- 224 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Carols of Christmas
A Celebration of the Surprising Stories Behind Your Favorite Holiday Songs
About this book
Enjoy the holidays in a whole new way as you delve into the fascinating history behind some of the best-loved carols of the Christmas season.
From Andrew Gant, Oxford professor and renowned British composer, The Carols of Christmas is a joyous account of the history behind our favorite carols--from Advent through Epiphany.
Everyone loves a carol--in the end, even Ebenezer Scrooge had a soft spot for them! They have the power to evoke a special type of mid-winter joy, like the aroma of gingerbread or the twinkle of lights on a tree. It's a kind of magic.
But how did they get that magic? Join Andrew Gant—a choirmaster, church musician, university professor, and writer— and he tells you the captivating, and often surprising, stories behind twenty beloved holiday carols. Along the way you will explore the history of Christmas favorites like:
- O, Christmas Tree
- Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
- Away in a Manger
- The Twelve Days of Christmas
- Jingle Bells
- And many more!
During your journey you will discover answers to some of the biggest questions about these treasured carols, including:
- How did the most beloved carols come to be?
- Why do we sing the versions of carols that we do?
- How did these carols stand the test of time?
A charming and engaging read that brims with anecdotes, expert knowledge, and Christmas cheer, The Carols of Christmas is a fittingly joyous account of one of the best-loved musical traditions that will get you into the holiday spirit.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- Advent
- Feasting and Making Ready
- The Journey to Bethlehem
- December 24: Christmas Eve
- December 25: Christmas Day
- âAnd There Were Shepherds, Abiding In the Fieldsâ
- âLo, the Angel of the Lord Came Upon Themâ
- âSuddenly, There Was With the Angel a Multitude of the Heavenly Host, Praising Godâ
- âThey Saw Mary and Joseph, and the Babe, Lying In a Mangerâ
- December 26: St. Stephenâs Day
- December 28: Holy Innocents
- January 1
- January 5: Twelfth Night
- January 6: Epiphany
- Epilogue
- Notes
- Bibliography
- List of Illustrations
- Index
- About the Author