In the fall of 1847, a French wine merchant, Placide Cappeau, was asked by his local priest to write a Christmas poem. Not long after, Placide Cappeau showed this poem, “Minuit, chrétiens ...

The stars are brightly shining ... O night when Christ was born! ♪ ♪ O night, O night, O holy night, O night divine! ♪ ♪ Holy night, night divine, Holy night, O night divine.

Before you’ve even heard Carrie Underwood’s version of “O Holy Night,” you’d likely assume it to be powerful. Underwood seldom performs a song she can’t make quick work of. The soaring ...

Welcome to The 12 Days of Christmas Songs: an attempt to uncover the forgotten history of some of the most memorable festive tunes. From December 14 through 25, we’ll be tackling one secular ...

The organ at the church in Roquemaure in France had just been renovated and the parish priest wanted a song, composed to celebrate the occasion. He asked Cappeau to write the words and then ...

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of our dear Saviour’s birth. Let all within us praise His holy name. Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever, His power and ...

From its original French lyrics to the most popular renditions of this Christmas classic, here’s everything you need to know about ‘O Holy Night’. ‘O Holy Night’ is a timeless Christmas carol, and a ...

Show more "O' Holy Night, the stars are brightly shining..." and so begins the gentle carol of reflection that has touched the lives of listeners around the world. For The Archbishop of York ...

It was a Christmas Eve miracle. After his recital on the birth of Christ, Reginald played ‘O Holy Night’. It became the first song ever to be played on the airwaves! God used an atheist ...