Christmas is one of the most popular festivals celebrated worldwide and Christians and non Christians come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on this day. The custom of singing Christmas lyrics date back to several centuries ago and the tradition is still observed in its traditional fervor and gaiety. Children as well as adults in the family take part in singing these, much ahead of the Christmas day, to remind one and all that their favorite festival is just round the corner. Singing on Christmas Eve is especially popular and almost mandatory in every Christian household, all over the world. There are several songs and carols that have been sung in the families and passed from one generation to the next.
Christmas lyrics have played an important role in promoting the lesser known facts about the festival among us. These mostly talk about the birth of Jesus Christ, about the society of those times, about the gifts of the magi, about the greatness of Christ and last but not the least of Santa Claus or Father Christmas who bring gifts and goodies to the children.
Christmas lyrics are mostly easy to learn as the simple flair of the language enables even the little ones in the family to learn them by heart and sing them with utmost emotions. Though simple, these are very meaningful and bring forth the hidden meaning of the festival. The hidden meaning behind the festival being promotion of love towards all human beings, ultimate faith in God and also promotion of peace and harmony amongst ourselves.
Merry Christmas lyrics have often been sung even in the non Christian households... Yes! Such is the power and popularity of the festival that has managed to even weave in the families into its folds that belong to distinct faiths and religions. These have been sung from times immemorial and will be sung till the day the world exists. Like it has been uniting people from all walks of life and across all barriers, it will continue to do so and unite the world and establish peace and harmony. The simplicity yet expressiveness of the Christmas carols will definitely manage to bridge the gap between all human beings.
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