Cradle-rocking as a Christmas tradition has been common in Central Europe since medieval times. This traditional Czech rocking carol was first published in 1920 under the title “Hajej ...

The texts of many of the early medieval carols were based on the story of ... Today carols play an integral part in the Advent and Christmas season, and not just for Christian people.

and they have been customary Christmas decorations since the late medieval period. The lyrics for this carol interpret the holly’s physical traits—blossom, berry, thorns, and bark—as ...

Step into a timeless journey with 'We Three Kings,' a classic Christmas carol that tells the story of the Magi's quest to find the newborn Jesus.

Christmas celebrations were elaborative during the medieval period, as people in the communities would have feasts together, decorate homes with greens, and sing carols. Christmas plays unified ...