Saint James Vicariate For Hebrew Speaking Catholics in Israel
Christmas carols – a Christian tradition
The Christian tradition of special songs for Christmas began in the Middle Ages. The songs helped prepare the community for Christmas joy and the tradition is to sing these songs during Advent and in the Christmas period as an expression of joy. Many songs are sung throughout the Christian world in translation.
We have collected here some well known carols from this period and the Libera Boys' choir sings them:
1. Gaudete - a song from Advent, associated with the third Sunday of Advent)
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2. O come all ye faithful
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3. Silent night
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4. Once in royal David's city
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Latin Hymns for the Holy Triduum
Stabat Mater - the most famous hymn for Lent period
Psalm 51 – for Ash Wednesday