Christmas Carolers
Country of Origin: Various

t. Francis of Assisi (c. 1182-1226) first began writing Latin church hymns with the joyful feeling of today’s Christmas carols in the 13th Century. Prior to that, Christmas music was limited to liturgical hymns solemnly written about the nativity.

As Christmas celebrations grew past the defining walls of Christianity across Europe, so did Christmas music. Horrified by what was considered sacrilegious celebration, caroling was outlawed from 1649 – 1660 by English Puritans, along with Christmas decorations. At St. Charles Christmas Traditions, the carols you love can be found all along South Main. Look for groups of Victorian and early American carolers to sing you these beautiful songs of Christmas.

Sources for Christmas Carolers:

http://www.wf-f.org/Hymns-carols.html
http://www.funandgames.org/hunt/carols.htm

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