Christmas carols are songs or hymns whose lyrics and themes are about Christmas or the winter season. They are usually sung from Thanksgiving through the Christmas season.
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The History of Christmas Carols
Christmas carols didn't become associated with the church or the Christmas holiday until after the Middle Ages when the early Christians replaced the pagan songs with religious hymns, and made the solstice celebration into a celebration of the birth of Jesus. In AD 129, the "Angel's Hymn" became a part of a Roman Christmas service.Why Christmas: ...Christmas Carols
In 1223, St. Francis of Assisi is credited with promoting a new surge of carols that began with stories sung during his Nativity Plays. The singing of carols continued until the 1647 rule of the Puritans in England, when they were not allowed, and did not become popular again until the Victorian era.Why Christmas: ...Christmas Carols
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Sing along with Mahalo guitarist Julie Meyers as she teaches the lyrics to "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", a traditional holiday song. Follow the lyrics to the song on the bottom of the video while Ms Meyers plays and sings the song. Other Mahalo holiday songs can be viewed at the MahaloDotCom YouTube account.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Mahalo guitarist Julie Meyers teaches the lyrics to "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", a traditional holiday carol. Lyrics are available on the video to allow viewers to sing along with Ms Meyers.
How to Play Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on Guitar
Jen Trani gets in the Christmas Spirit by teaching viewers how to play the Christmas song, Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer on Guitar. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play the Chipmunk Song Christmas Don't be Late on Guitar
Jen Trani celebrates Christmas with both voice and guitar in this video. She teaches listeners how to play the challenging chords of the Christmas Song from the Chipmunks. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play Frosty The Snowman on Guitar
Frosty the Snowman is a well known Christmas songs and in this Mahalo.com video, Guitarist and Vocalist Jen Trani teachers viewers how to play the song. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play the Chanukah Song on Guitar
If the Chanukah song is a favorite of yours then look no further, this video will teach you all the chords and how to play the song this Christmas. The YouTube video is introduced by guitarist/vocalist Jen Trani. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas on Guitar
Jen Trani teaches listeners of this video how to play the song it's beginning to look like Christmas. Trani walks through all the required chords, so you can impress your friends and family this Christmas. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas on Guitar
"Have yourself a Merry little Christmas" is a favorite of many at Christmas time. Now viewers of this video can learn how to play this on Guitar, all the chords are shown. Jen Trani walks viewers through this skill so you can play this to friends and family this Christmas. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play White Christmas on Guitar
Jen Trani returns for another Mahalo.com video, this time she teaches viewers how to play the Christmas classic, "White Christmas". Watch the video to learn all the Guitar chords and everything you will need to master this song. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play Silver Bells on Guitar
Jen Trani guitarist/vocalist teaches in this video how to play silver bells on guitar. Find out how to play all the guitar chords on this song and impress your friends and family this Christmas. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
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Meet Our Experts
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Jen Trani
Meet Jen, one of Mahalo's guitar experts. Born and raised in Denver, Jen Trani has been playing guitar in all styles since the age of 13. Having earned her bachelor's degree in music performance from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, Trani teaches guitar and plays lead with several bands. She also appeared in the Shirelles-inspired '60s musical ''Baby It's You,'' ''The Price Is Right,'' and is the composer for an online series of video shorts.
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Early carols were sung by pagans while they celebrated the Winter SolsticeWhy Christmas: ...Christmas Carols
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The early carols were composed and sung in LatinWhy Christmas: ...Christmas Carols
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Many modern Christmas carols contain religious themes, however, some are secular in natureWhy Christmas: ...Christmas Carols
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One tradition involves carols being sung in churches that are lit only by candlelightWhy Christmas: ...Christmas Carols
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A second tradition involves carols being sung in the streets
