Christmas Carol

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Songs with history. Christmas carols have been sung for hundreds of years as part of Christmas traditions around the world. Many of the carols we know today, like "Silent Night" and "Jingle Bells," were written long ago and are still loved by families everywhere.

More than just pop songs. Christmas carols are actually a special type of music called hymns, which means they're often spiritual or religious songs. Some carols celebrate the birth of Jesus, while others are about winter, snow, and the joy of the holiday season.

French carols called noels. Carols that come from France are sometimes called "noels," which is a French word that means Christmas. This special name helps people remember where these beautiful songs originally came from.

Part of bigger music tradition. Christmas carols are just one type of Christmas music you might hear during the holidays. There are also instrumental songs, pop Christmas songs, and orchestral pieces that all celebrate the season in different ways.

Songs that bring people together. Christmas carols are usually sung by groups of people, whether it's at church, on street corners, or with family and friends at home. Singing carols together is a way people spread holiday cheer and celebrate the season.