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Specimens of Old Christmas Carols, compiled by Thomas Wright for the Percy Society, offers a fascinating glimpse into the festive traditions of bygone eras. This carefully curated collection presents a diverse range of carols, providing insight into the evolution of Christmas music and the cultural context in which these songs flourished. Collected from rare books and manuscripts, these specimens reflect the religious, social, and literary customs associated with Christmastide. Readers will discover both familiar melodies and obscure verses, each offering a unique perspective on the holiday season. Preserving the spirit of old Christmas, this volume serves as a valuable resource for scholars, musicians, and anyone interested in the history of Christmas traditions. The collection is an enduring testament to the power of music and poetry in celebrating the joys of the season. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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