The Wexford Carol Traditional Irish Christmas Carol Jennifer Meyer, Ed. S. Bedford County Schools

Christmas Carols Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol is a festive song about Christmas. Traditional Traditional carols are about the Christian celebration. The word carol comes from the Old French word carole. This was a circle dance that people sang to.

Irish Christmas Carol “The Wexford Carol” Was written in the 12 th century In the county of Wexford in south eastern Ireland It is the oldest Christmas carol in the European tradition.

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The Wexford Carol Good people all, this Christmas-time, Consider well and bear in mind What our good God for us has done In sending his beloved Son. With Mary holy we should pray To God with love this Christmas day; In Bethlehem upon that morn There was a blessed Messiah born.

The Wexford Carol The night before that happy tide The noble Virgin and her guide Were long time seeking up and down To find a lodging in the town. But mark how all things came to pass; From every door repelled alas! As long foretold, their refuge all Was but an humble ox's stall.

The Wexford Carol There were three wise men from afar Directed by a glorious star, And on they wandered night and day Until they came where Jesus lay, And when they came unto that place Where our beloved Messiah was, They humbly cast them at his feet, With gifts of gold and incense sweet.

The Wexford Carol Near Bethlehem did shepherds keep Their flocks of lambs and feeding sheep; To whom God's angels did appear, Which put the shepherds in great fear. "Prepare and go", the angles said. 'To Bethlehem, be not afraid, For there you'll find this happy morn, A princely babe, sweet Jesus born.

The Wexford Carol With thankful heart and joyful mind, The shepherds went the babe to find, And as God's angel had foretold, They did our savior Christ behold. Within a manger he was laid, And by his side the virgin maid, Attending on the Lord of life, Who came on earth to end all strife.

Pop Quiz 1.What language does the English word “carol” come from? a.Spanish b.German c.Lao d.French

Pop Quiz 2.What year is in the 12 th century? a.1984 b.2011 c.1100 d.800

Pop Quiz 3.What instrument does Yo-Yo Ma play? a. Cello b. Violin c. Bodhran d. Bagpipes

Pop Quiz 4.What city is the setting of the Christmas story? a.Bethlehem b.Tokyo c.Ireland d.Europe

Pop Quiz 5.What guided the shepherds and wise men to the baby Jesus? a. A compas b. A star c. A map d. A person

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