Christmas in Poetry: Carols and Poems

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Christmas in Poetry: Carols and Poems

EN·~33 minutes·42 chapters

Chapters

42 total
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Transcriber's Note:

0:06
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Christmas in Poetry

0:04
3

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

0:15
4

FROM FAR AWAY

1:49
5

LORDINGS, LISTEN TO OUR LAY

0:13
6

’TWAS JOLLY, JOLLY WAT

1:13
7

BOOTS AND SADDLES

1:04
8

CAROL

1:01
9

THE NEIGHBORS OF BETHLEHEM

0:44
10

CAROL OF THE RUSSIAN CHILDREN

0:22

Description

Step into a winter night where voices rise from hearths and distant hills, each stanza echoing the timeless wonder of the holiday season. This collection gathers a tapestry of carols, folk verses, and devotional poems that celebrate the joy, mystery, and generous spirit of Christmas. From shepherds tending their flocks to bustling households sharing blessings, the verses blend simple rhyme with vivid imagery that feels both familiar and freshly alive.

Listeners will hear the crackle of wind through snow‑laden streets, the gentle chant of angels, and the playful calls of village children, all rendered in a lyrical style that invites quiet reflection or lively sing‑along. The anthology also preserves lesser‑known verses, offering a glimpse into the regional customs and oral traditions that have shaped holiday celebrations for generations. Whether enjoyed during a cozy evening by the fire or as background to a festive gathering, these poems bring a warm, resonant chorus to any Christmas moment.

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Language

en

Duration

~33 minutes (32K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charlene Taylor, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2013-12-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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