Wesley’s 1739 hymn contains some choice lyrics, including “Rise, the woman’s conqu’ring Seed, Bruise in us the serpent’s head”. This cheerful line refers to God telling the serpent that the woman's ...

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For nearly two centuries, this is the Christmas carol that won’t stop singing a subversive song of hope, Meredith says.

Do you know what bobtails and wassailing are? We have experts explain the meaning of those weird Christmas carol lyrics. Many of our most popular holiday songs are from the 19th century, when ...

I hear or sing carols, I will be celebrating the real Son on whose shoulders all governments will ultimately rest.

Christian leaders and musicians in nine countries and territories share their favorite Western and local holiday tunes. Christmas songs featuring Jesus don’t top the global charts, as a recent CT ...

Christmas is the perfect time to dive into festive tunes that bring warmth, cheer, and nostalgia. From timeless classics to modern hits, these 9 Christmas songs will uplift your spirits, spark joy, ...

Whether it’s feasts, snacks, or treats, food is an extremely important part of the holiday season. It’s so prominent that many foods and drinks are mentioned in the lyrics to some seasonal songs. (Or, ...

For all the nay-sayers and Scrooges out there, Christmas pop is an annual scourge of the high street and TV advertising from ...

O Little Town of Bethlehem began life as an American poem, written by a cleric in Philadelphia in 1868. But the tune now ...

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey and "Christmastime Is Here" by Vince Guaraldi Trio are among the best ...

Karin Mallett has the details on "Dial A Carol." It's been a tradition at the University of Illinois for 65 years and it's ...