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santa song

This medieval carol is basically the first song ever written about Santa Claus

Guess the Christmas carol from the emojis

We bet you can’t guess these Christmas carols from the emojis

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Andrea Bocelli sings 'Adeste Fideles' in Christmas stream

Andrea Bocelli sings ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’ in majestic Italian opera house to ring in Christmas

Andrea Bocelli

The first 10 days of gifts

The origins of the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’: the lyrics, numbers and timings explained

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In the Bleak Midwinter. by Rebecca Dale

Church of England joins with Classic FM to release first-ever Christmas single to top the December charts

UK - Peter Wright's "The Nutcracker" in London

Royal Ballet tweaks ‘Arabian dance’ scene in The Nutcracker to ensure show is inclusive

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What are the lyrics to the Christmas hymn ‘Joy to the World’?

What are the lyrics to ‘Joy to the World’, who composed the carol and what does it mean?

What are the lyrics to Coventry Carol? What is it about?

What are the lyrics to Coventry Carol, and what are they really about?