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Dec 1, 2017 · The hall was part of a complex of buildings and when a large space was required then the mead hall was opened up and the party started. It was a place for feasting, storytelling and drinking – which is why halls are sometimes prefixed by the word “mead” because that was the drink of choice.
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"Deck the Halls" is a classical Christmas, yuletide, and New Years' carol. The music is Welsh dating back to the sixteenth century, and belongs to a winter carol, "Nos Galan", while the English lyrics, penned by the Scottish musician Thomas Oliphant, are from 1862.
"Deck the Halls” is a traditional Christmas carol. The melody is Welsh , dating back to the sixteenth century, [1] and belongs to a winter carol, " Nos Galan ", while the English lyrics, written by the Scottish musician Thomas Oliphant , date to 1862.
Deck the Halls, also known as Deck the Hall, originated from Wales in the 1700s. The original version was called “Nos Galan,” which means “New Year’s Eve” in Welsh. The melody was written by Welsh harpist John Parry, also known as “Bardd Alaw,” and its lyrics were added later on by Welsh poet Thomas Oliphant.
Deck the Halls. "Deck the Halls" is a Christmas and New Year's themed song. The "fa-la-la" refrains were played earlier on harps. The tunes of this song are that of old Welsh air. Various singers have covered the song, including James Taylor and Nat King Cole.
Deck the Halls is one of the best known secular holiday songs. It conveys the significance of merriment, fellowship and social events that characterize the holiday season. The melody is believed to be based on an old Welsh tune from the 1700s and made popular by a violin and piano duet by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Pentatonix performing Deck the Halls from the album A Pentatonix Christmas (Deluxe) (2017). The English version was written by Thomas Oliphant, a Scottish musician, in 1862 and includes the current lyrics about the joys of decorating a space for the Christmas season.
