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"Masters in This Hall" (alternative title: "Nowell, Sing We Clear") is a Christmas carol with words written around 1860 by the English poet and artist William Morris to an old French dance tune. The carol is moderately popular around the world but has not entered the canon of most popular carols.
Bernard de la Monnoye "Patapan" (or "Pat-a-pan") is a French Christmas carol in Burgundian dialect, later adapted into English.It was written by Bernard de la Monnoye (1641–1728) and first published in Noël bourguignons in 1720. [1]
Like the 1816 "Angels from the Realms of Glory", the lyrics of "Angels We Have Heard on High" are inspired by, but not an exact translation of, the traditional French carol known as "Les Anges dans nos campagnes" ("the angels in our countryside"), whose first known publication was in 1842. [3] The music was attributed to "W. M.".
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The text of the carol has been translated into English numerous times. One translation that is close in meaning is that by Edward Bliss Reed (1930): [3] Gabriel Fauré wrote several arrangements, including for solo voice and organ (1888), for choir and organ (1923), and for children's choir and chamber orchestra (1938).
"Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella" ("French: Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle") is a Christmas carol which originated from the Provence region of France in the 17th century. The carol was first published in France, and was subsequently translated into English in the 18th century.
"O Come, All Ye Faithful", also known as "Adeste Fideles", is a Christmas carol that has been attributed to various authors, including John Francis Wade (1711–1786), John Reading (1645–1692), King John IV of Portugal (1604–1656), and anonymous Cistercian monks. The earliest printed version is in a book published by Wade.
The "Jingle Bells" tune is used in French and German songs, although the lyrics are unrelated to the English lyrics. Both songs celebrate winter fun, as in the English version. The French song, titled "Vive le vent" ("Long Live the Wind"), was written by Francis Blanche [21] [22] and contains references to Father Time, Baby New Year, and New ...