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    8 Oldest Christmas Songs that ever Existed

    • photo source: Wikimedia Commons “Good King Wenceslas” is a classic and popular Christmas carol about a king from Bohemia who journeyed through harsh winter conditions to give alms to a poor pea… See more

    “O Come, All Ye Faithful”

    photo source: Wikimedia Commons “O Come, All Ye Faithful”, originally known as “Adeste Fidelas” in Latin, is well-known Christmas carol with disputed origins. The most popula… See more

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    “In Dulci Jublio” (“In Sweet Rejoicing”)/ “Good Christian Men, Rejoice”

    photo source: Wikimedia Commons “In dulci jublio” is another traditional Christmas carol dating back to medieval times. The song’s exact origins are unknown, but Heinrich Seu… See more

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    “Entre Le Bœuf et L’Âne Gris”

    photo source: pxhere “Entre le bœuf et l’âne gris” or “Between the Ox and the Grey Donkey” in English, is one of the oldest French Christmas carols that is still sung today. Accor… See more

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    “The Friendly Beasts”

    photo source: Wikipedia Of the very oldest Christmas songs on this list, “The Friendly Beasts”is still regularly sung today and is considered a traditional Christmas song. The song is … See more

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    What are the oldest Christmas songs?
    “Jesus Refulsit Omnium” (“Jesus, Light of All the Nations”) Jesus Refulsit Omnium is often cited as the oldest known Christmas song in the world. Like many of the first Christmas songs, “Jesus Refulsit Omnium” is a Christian hymn. The hymn was composed in Latin by St. Hilary of Poitiers sometime in the fourth century.
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    “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
    “In Dulci Jublio” (“In Sweet Rejoicing”)/ “Good Christian Men, Rejoice”
    “Entre Le Bœuf et L’Âne Gris”
    “The Friendly Beasts”
    What are the oldest Christmas songs?
     
  1. Some of the oldest Christmas carols include12345:
    1. "Jesus refulsit omnium" (4th Century, composed by St. Hilary of Poitiers)
    2. "Angels Hymn" (129 AD)
    3. "Corde natus ex Parentis" (4th Century, composed by the Roman Christian poet Prudentius)
    4. "Christmasse Carolles" (1521, first English book of carols, fragments survive)
    5. "The Friendly Beasts"
    6. "Entre le bœuf et l’âne gris" ("Between the Ox and the Grey Donkey")
    7. "In dulci jublio" ("In sweet rejoicing") / "Good Christian Men, Rejoice"
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    One of the earliest known Christmas songs is from the 4th Century, Jesus refulsit omnium, composed by St. Hilary of Poitiers. During the 12th Century, St Francis of Assisi formally introduced Christmas carols to church services. As patron of the arts, he inspired the composers and poets of the day to deliver Christmas music.

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    It’s generally accepted that one of the first Christmas carols ever to be recorded was the 129 AD ‘Angels Hymn’, according to The New Daily. Around this time, Christianity-themed hymns started taking over the previous pagan songs celebrating Winter Solstice.

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    St. Hilary of Poitiers composed the Latin carol “Jesus refulsit omnium” (“Jesus illuminates all”) in the fourth century, presumably after the first recorded Christmas celebration (336 A.D.). Also in the 4th century, the Roman Christian poet Prudentius composed “Corde natus ex Parentis.” These, however, are more hymns than carols.

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    The first English book of carols dates back to 1521, a collection compiled by the London printer Wynkyn de Worde. Alas, only fragments survive today of this collection of what are called 'Christmasse Carolles'.

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    8 Oldest Christmas Songs that ever Existed

    • 1. “Jesus Refulsit Omnium” (“Jesus, Light of All the Nations”) Created: circa 4 th century AD (between 310 – 367 ) ...
    • 2. “Corde natus ex Parentis” (“Of the Father’s Love Begotten”) ...

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    What is the oldest Christmas carol?
    'Angel’s Hymn' is the oldest Christmas carol, which probably no one has ever heard and no one knows the original tune as it reportedly dates back to 129 CE. The oldest Christmas carol, which probably no one has ever heard, reportedly dates back to 129 CE.

    World's oldest Christmas carol 'Angel's Hymn' dates back to 129 CE

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    When was the first American Christmas carol written?
    In 1649, John de Brebeur wrote the first American Christmas carol, called Jesus is Born. Fortunately, in Europe, when carols couldn’t be sung in Churches, they found a stage elsewhere. The world’s most famous religious play, the Passion Play, was staged in Oberammergau, Germany in 1634 (and has been performed every 10 years since).

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    What are the oldest Christmas songs?
    “Jesus Refulsit Omnium” (“Jesus, Light of All the Nations”) Jesus Refulsit Omnium is often cited as the oldest known Christmas song in the world. Like many of the first Christmas songs, “Jesus Refulsit Omnium” is a Christian hymn. The hymn was composed in Latin by St. Hilary of Poitiers sometime in the fourth century.

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    How did Christmas carols start?
    The history of Christmas carols began thousands of years ago when carols were sung in Europe. But, they were not Christmas carols at that time. Songs were sung in the winter celebrations, and people danced around circles made of stones.

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  3. Tales of Times Forgotten
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    Here Are Some of the Most Ancient Christmas Carols

     
  4. Southern Living
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    These Are the Oldest Christmas Carols - Southern Living

  5. Classic FM
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    The 30 greatest Christmas carols of all time - Classic FM

  6. Stacker
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    Classic Christmas songs that are more than 100 years old

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    The surprising origins of Christmas carols: explained

    Dec 23, 2021 · It’s generally accepted that one of the first Christmas carols ever to be recorded was the 129 AD ‘Angels Hymn’, according to The New Daily. Around this time, Christianity-themed hymns started taking over the previous …

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    The History of Christmas Carols - World History …

    Dec 5, 2023 · Christmas carols are a much-loved part of the Christmas season and while many have a long history, others are surprisingly recent. From medieval dancing songs to the 19th-century revival, the words...

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    Five of the best ancient Christmas carols - Classical …

    Old Christmas carols. 1. Verbum caro (Plainchant) The unison sound of this florid chant, a respond for Mass on Christmas Day, is so evocative; plainsong is, after all, the basis for so much music of the Renaissance. 2.

  10. Parade
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    50 Best Christmas Carols of All Time—A Complete List - Parade

  11. Mental Floss
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    World’s Oldest Christmas Carol | Mental Floss