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The old man, in a voice that seldom rose above the howling of the wind upon the barren waste, was singing them a Christmas song; it had been a very old song when he was a boy; and from time to time they all joined in the chorus.
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Out upon merry Christmas! What good had it ever done to him?...
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“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all...
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Dickens alludes to Shakespeare’s famous play Hamlet in order...
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- Marley's Ghost. Marley was dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and the chief mourner.
- The First of the Three Spirits. When Scrooge awoke, it was so dark, that looking out of bed, he could scarcely distinguish the transparent window from the opaque walls of his chamber.
- The Second of the Three Spirits. Awaking in the middle of a prodigiously tough snore, and sitting up in bed to get his thoughts together, Scrooge had no occasion to be told that the bell was again upon the stroke of One.
- The Last of the Spirits. The Phantom slowly, gravely, silently, approached. When it came near him, Scrooge bent down upon his knee; for in the very air through which this Spirit moved it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery.
Dec 7, 2020 · Whether it’s the Civil War origins of a father searching for his prodigal son or the songs that were sung during a brief truce in a war, the incredible backstories of these holiday hymns will...
NPR's Noel King spoke with Mel Tormé's youngest son, James — an accomplished jazz singer himself — to get the story behind the creation of this Christmas classic.
If you’ve ever wondered when Christmas carols first came about, the answer lies in the 14th century – although their evolution dates back even further. Even before Christianity, it is thought that midwinter songs existed to keep up people’s spirits, along with dances, plays and feasts.
Oct 19, 2023 · Complete Original Lyrics, interesting history and a printable PDF version of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
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1. Christmas Song Lyrics & Meanings: Once in Royal David's City stood a lonely cattle shed, / where a mother held her baby. / You'd do well to remember the things He later said. / When you're stuffing yourselves at the Christmas parties, / you'll just laugh when I tell you to take a running jump.
