The Stories Behind Classic Christmas Songs

From "White Christmas" to "Silent Night," learn the origin stories of your favorite holiday hits.

From "White Christmas" to "Silent Night," learn the origin stories of your favorite hol... more

Hosted byCharlie Harding

Curated byRufaro Faith, Hark Contributor

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The Unlikely Origin of “Silent Night”

Brian Earl traces the origins of the classic carol "Silent Night," and tells the story of how it became one of the most popular Christmas songs in the world.

Christmas Past

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History of Caroling and "Go Tell It On the Mountain"

Learn about the history of caroling and delve into the role "Go Tell it on the Mountain" play in African American spirituals.

History of Caroling and "Go Tell It On the Mountain"

Hark! The stories behind our favorite Christmas carols

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The Saddest Christmas Song: “White Christmas”

Bing Crosby’s rendition of "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin remains the best-selling single of all time.

The Saddest Christmas Song: “White Christmas”

Here & Now Anytime

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The Blizzard Behind “This Christmas”

Nadine McKinnor was sorting mail in the middle of a blizzard when she began to sing the lyrics that would become Donny Hathaway’s ‘This Christmas.'

Behind The Christmas Hits with Drew Savage

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The Enduring Appeal of "All I Want for Christmas Is You"

Dan Cummins talks about the enduring appeal of "All I Want for Christmas Is You" and tracks the song's record-breaking history.

Incredible Feats

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Curated byRufaro Faith

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