A special holiday song is “Little Drummer Boy”. Katherine K. Davis, writer of the original 1941 version, was not Jewish, but we don’t know about Henry V. Onorati or Harry Simeone, who adapted the xmas songs for the Harry Simeone Chorale & Orchestra in 1958.
Although American Christmas songs are popular all over the world, Christmas music didn’t originate in the US. The oldest Christmas music can be found in the Germany, France, and Italy, much of it originally sung in latin. We’ll give you a sample of the most well known Christmas songs in spanish, german, french, and italian, along with samples of lyrics and translations.
Let our selection of festive Christmas songs put you in the spirit. Choose from a wide array of fascinating artists and genres, from traditional favorites to beloved carols and contemporary pieces.
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