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Ihr Kinderlein, kommet" ("Oh, come, little children") is a German Christmas carol. The lyrics were written by Catholic priest and writer Christoph von Schmid in 1798. His poem " Die Kinder bei der Krippe " (The children at the manger) had originally eight verses and was first published in 1811.
"Kommet, ihr Hirten" (Come, ye shepherds) is a German Christmas carol from Bohemia which was derived from a Czech carol, "Nesem vám noviny". It reflects elements from the nativity story, the annunciation to the shepherds, their walk to the manger and their Adoration, inviting to follow their example.
"Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" (lit. ' A rose has sprung up ') is a Christmas carol and Marian hymn of German origin. It is most commonly translated into English as "Lo, how a rose e'er blooming" and is also called "A Spotless Rose" and "Behold a Rose of Judah".
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Alle Jahre wieder (English: "Every year again") is a well-known German Christmas carol.The text was written in 1837 by Wilhelm Hey []. [1] [2] It is usually sung to a melody attributed to Friedrich Silcher, [3] who published it in an 1842 song cycle based on a book of fables by Otto Speckter.
"Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist" is a German Christmas carol with lyrics by Johann Rist and a melody by Johann Schop, first published in 1641. Historically it was contained in Protestant hymnals, but the current one, Evangelisches Gesangbuch , uses only three of its stanzas , the ninth, the second and the twelfth, titled " Brich an, du ...
Here are our 30 favorite Christmas poems. Related: We've Got 25 of the Best Religious Christmas Songs—Go Tell It on the Mountain. Best Christmas Poems 1. Jesus Christ Emmanuel.
The Belsnickel character originated in the Palatinate. When people immigrated to Pennsylvania, they brought their German traditions with them. [6] Belsnickel was known in Pennsylvania in the early 1800s. [4] Amongst the Pennsylvania Germans, Belsnickel is the character who visits homes prior to Christmas to check up on the behavior of the children.