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" Good King Wenceslas " ( Roud number 24754) is a Christmas carol that tells a story of a Bohemian king (modern-day Czech Republic) who goes on a journey, braving harsh winter weather, to give alms to a poor peasant on the Feast of Stephen (December 26, the Second Day of Christmas ).
The song "Good King Wenceslas" serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia. It encapsulates his commitment to Christian val...
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Apr 11, 2024 · The song is a beautiful and classic representation of Christmas, but what is the true meaning of the song? “Good King Wenceslas” was actually a hymn written by John Mason Neale in 1853. The song tells the story of a real-life historical figure, Saint Wenceslas, who was the Duke of Bohemia during the 10th century.
Dec 22, 2011 · Music Reviews. Wenceslas: A Goodhearted King And His Popular Carol. December 22, 201110:49 AM ET. Heard on All Things Considered. By. Tom Manoff. 4-Minute Listen. Enlarge this image. Circa...
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Although Wenceslaus was only a duke during his lifetime, Holy Roman Emperor Otto I posthumously "conferred on [Wenceslaus] the regal dignity and title", which is why he is referred to as "king" in legend and song. The hymn "Svatý Václave" (Saint Wenceslaus) or "Saint Wenceslas Chorale" is one of the oldest known Czech songs. Traceable to the ...
Nov 28, 2016 · 153. 4.2K views 6 years ago. Good King Wenceslas is one of my all time favorite Christmas Carols. Over the years I've read a bit on the history of the song and the real Duke of Bohemia...
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The historical Wenceslas was Duke Vaclav of Bohemia. Music: " Tempus adest floridum " ("Spring has unwrapped her flowers"), a 13th Century spring carol; adaptation by Rev. Thomas Helmore from Piae Cantiones, 1582.
