Christmas music is a big part of the season. Across the country, people love to sing carols and listen to Christmas music.
There’s a lot of different songs that are popular for this time of year, but it’s fun to sing the classics that everyone knows and loves.
Coming from a Jewish family, I’ve been exploring the world of Christmas music since I was a kid. I love the tunes and love the words. I’ve put together a list of some of my favorites as a way of celebrating the season. Here are my top 100 favorite Christmas lyrics!
The Christmas season is full of family, celebration, and fun. But it can also be stressful for kids. It’s hard to be good all the time, especially during the holidays. Many kids feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities and want to give up on them altogether. Here are some simple ideas that will help your child…
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas is a popular Christmas carol by English composer James Lord Pierpont (1822-1893). The song has been recorded and performed by numerous artists, and it’s also appeared in several movies and television shows. One of the most well-known versions of the song was recorded by Frank Sinatra in the 1950s.…
The classic lullaby, what child is this? was written by English composer and organist Thomas Ravenscroft in 1607. It has become one of the most popular Christmas carols in the world and has been translated into many languages. This article talks about the lyrics of this song and what they mean. What Child is This?…
The First Noel Pentatonix Noel, Noel Noel, Noel The First Noel, the Angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter’s night that was so deep Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! Noel, Noel Noel,…
Blue Christmas Elvis Presley I’ll have a blue Christmas without you I’ll be so blue just thinking about you Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree Won’t be the same dear, if you’re not here with me And when those blue snowflakes start falling That’s when those blue memories start calling You’ll be doing…
This carol holds a very important place in the top ten Christmas songs of all time. The lyrics speak of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, and parents have for centuries used this song to help their children understand what it is that they believe actually happened on that fateful night. As an added bonus,…
Lyrics O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine advent here Disperse the…
A classic Christmas story that has been a family tradition is the Little Drummer Boy. In our family, we have adopted the practice of reading the Little Drummer Boy to everyone as one of our kids dresses up as the main character from the book and then sings “Little Drummer Boy” to all of us…
Holly and Ivy. These two names are often linked together, even though they don’t have much in common. However, both of them represent an English plant that is found in most parts of the world. What is better than flowers? We love the bright colors of the holly, but we also love the smell of…
One of the most loved Christmas carols is “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”, a song that every Christmas season has been sung since 1885. In this article, we take a look at this beautiful Christmas carol and find out why it became such a popular song. The holiday season is one of the…
