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Deck the Halls. " 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.
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Deck the Halls. Christmas Songs. Track 4 on Sing-Along Christmas Carols. “Deck The Halls” is a classic Christmas carol, commonly played in the month (s) leading up to Christmas....
Dec 19, 2023 · 19 December 2023. Fondly regarded as one of the best Christmas carols, Deck The Halls wasn’t actually written for Christmas. Dating back to the 1700s, the tune was originally a traditional Welsh air with a very different purpose and meaning from the version sung by choirs and carollers today.
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Aug 12, 2023 · 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.