The Carols That Shaped Christmas: A Journey Through History's Most Beloved Songs

This book explores the music of Christmas. It begins with the dawn of the holiday song tradition, then visits the golden age that produced many enduring classics. Further chapters look at how these songs shaped culture and commerce, and close with the modern era and a new generation of standards. Music lovers, choir singers, families and anyone who loves the season will enjoy learning the stories behind the songs. 161 pages.