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- On Christmas Day in 1863, the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow listened to the bells from a nearby church, overwhelmed by loss. Two years earlier, his wife had burned to death in a fire, and he had also been badly burned trying to save her. At times, his grief was so great that he feared that he would be sent to an asylum.
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Dec 21, 2014 · On Friday, December 25, 1863, Longfellow—as a 57-year-old widowed father of six children, the oldest of which had been nearly paralyzed as his country fought a war against itself—wrote a poem seeking to capture the dissonance in his own heart and the world he observes around him that Christmas Day.
Dec 23, 2015 · Christmas carolers may arrive at your door this season offering to sing the carol “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” The carol tells of a man who is troubled by the hateful world, but then has hope restored as he is reminded of God’s power.
On Christmas day, 1863, Longfellow—a 57-year-old widowed father of six children, the oldest of which had been nearly paralyzed as his country fought a war against itself—wrote a poem seeking to capture the dynamic and dissonance in his own heart and the world he observes around him.
Dec 10, 2022 · On Christmas Day in 1863, the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow listened to the bells from a nearby church, overwhelmed by loss. Two years earlier, his wife had burned to death in a fire, and he had also been badly burned trying to save her.
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Dec 25, 2022 · ‘I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day’ is a beloved Christmas carol that has touched the hearts of many for over 150 years. The story behind this beautiful song is one of hope, resilience, and the enduring power of faith. The song was written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, one of the most famous poets in American history.
Nov 14, 2016 · One of the most familiar carols we hear during the holidays is "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." The story behind the song, based on a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, is very interesting. RELATED: Young People Who ‘Get It’ Are the Greatest Beacon of Hope in America
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