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Christmas Carols
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Carols for Christmas Yet to Come 
 2003 radio interview with the artistic director of a choral ensemble that co-sponsors a Christmas carol contest about what makes a great Christmas carol. Also includes audio of the two winning carols. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1554954 Topics: Christmas Last updated Dec 14, 2004 The History of "Silent Night" and "The Twelve Days of Christmas"
A short discussion of "the fascinating stories behind two of the most popular Christmas carols." Provides the "most likely origin" for "The Twelve Days of Christmas" (a memory game) as well as a discussion of other popular interpretations of this song. Also learn how a broken church organ inspired "Silent Night." Includes lyrics and audio files for these songs, plus audio files of several others. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/christmas/carols_1.shtml Topics: Christmas Last updated Dec 1, 2006 Leroy Anderson
Official website for this American composer born in 1908 and known for works such as "Sleigh Ride," "The Syncopated Clock," and "Blue Tango." Features a biography (also in Swedish and Spanish), photo gallery, and sound clips from dozens of pieces. Also includes information about Leroy Anderson centennial events during 2007-2009. http://leroyanderson.com/ Topics: Christmas, Music, Musicians, Notable People Last updated Dec 8, 2008 Once Upon a Sleigh Ride: The Music and Life of Leroy Anderson
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) show about American composer Leroy Anderson, who was born in 1908 and is best known for the pieces "Sleigh Ride," "The Typewriter," and "The Syncopated Clock." Features a biography, audio clips of Anderson performing, a video clip about "Sleigh Ride," examples of Anderson's writing about music, and details about dozens of his works. http://www.pbs.org/sleighride/ Topics: Christmas, Music, Musicians, Notable People Last updated Dec 8, 2008 PNC Christmas Price Index
The financial services company PNC "calculates the Christmas Price Index each year as a fun, lighthearted way to look at the increasing cost of goods and services bought by the True Love in the holiday classic [song], 'The Twelve Days of Christmas.'" Features prices for one partridge in a pear tree, five gold rings, nine ladies dancing, and more. Prices date back to 1984. Includes a video presentation. http://www.pncchristmaspriceindex.com/CPI/index.html Topics: Christmas, Holidays & Observances, Musical Genres, Nonfiction by Genre, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Dec 4, 2008 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
"Was Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer created for Montgomery Ward department stores?" This site acknowledges the origin of Robert L. May's underdog character of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the most famous of all of Santa Claus' reindeer and the origin of the Christmas story, as a promotional gimmick by the chain department store and later immortalized by the song and a TV special. From the Urban Legends Reference Pages. http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/rudolph.asp Topics: Christmas, Holidays & Observances, Musical Genres Last updated Mar 11, 2006 |
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