The End The End The End Good evening. You're listening to The Hour of the Time, and I'm Michelle. Tonight, we will continue with our special holiday presentation of Carols and Customs of Christmas. The Hour of the Time may be contacted at HOT, that's H-O-T-T, P-O-Box 940, Eager, spelled E-A-G-A-R, in the state of Arizona, 85925. Our phone number is 928-333-2942. And our website is www.hourofthetime.com. We'll see you next time. The Hour of the Time may be at home. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. This song, Little Christmas tree. performed by little Christmas tree. Little Christmas tree. Christmas tree. No one. You're Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. There's a strange new change that you have never seen I'll bring my boy a coin He'll jump for joy To see his brightening queen With me you will go far How she'll save me the tree you really are And there'll be peace on earth when daily lives will start My little Christmas tree With me you will go far I'll still save me the tree you really are And there'll be peace on earth when daily lives will start My little Christmas tree You're big enough for free My little Christmas tree As many of the customs of the past days were incorporated in the early Christian Christmas festivals, So into the music of the Christmas season crept the influence of the songs relating to Jewish Hanukkah, the Roman Saturnalia, the Bacchus festivities, and the Druid ceremonials wherein the candles, the holly, the ivy, the yule log, wreaths, and mistletoe were significant symbols. The origin of some of the gayest and happiest of the carols is directly traceable to these early secular customs. Many old English customs date back to the time of the Druids. The Yule log, the most famous of these, is held to be particularly significant, although it is a custom that is found in Scandinavian countries also. The Druids' custom was to light fires during the Yule season to burn out the sins and evils of the past year and drive away evil spirits. A huge log was cut and blessed by the Druid priests. The log was brought into the home and each member of the family sat upon it and saluted it, believing this to bring good luck. It was lighted and kept burning throughout the season. If the whole log were to burn up on that one night, this might bring misfortune, so it was kept burning as long as possible. In Druidic days, a brand was saved throughout the year to rekindle the new log at the next Yule season. As the custom developed in England and became more Christianized, a great variety of music was associated with the ceremony of the Yule log. Singing and dancing always took place in the forest around the tree from which the log was to be cut. During the felling of the tree, carols were sung. Embers were kept alive and were used to light the New Year's fire. In the castles of the lords of old England, a holiday was declared as long as the log burned and no work was to be done. For this reason, the men were careful to pick out as large a log as they could find. The Yule log custom still prevails in England. In the attempts to make the Yule custom more Christianized, practitioners of the tradition now state that the Yule log symbolizes Christ as the light of the world. Throughout Great Britain, the great halls were always trimmed with holly, evergreen, and mistletoe. This procedure may be traced directly to the Roman Saturnalia, at which time the house was always trimmed with evergreen and holly. The sprig of holly in the window at this season became accustomed with the early Christians in England who believed that it protected them from their pagan foes. Superstition maintained that holly was hateful to witches and that it would bring charms into the houses where it was used. But in certain English localities, there was the belief that holly should not be brought into the house until Christmas Eve. The Ivy, too, was believed to have protective powers, and its heart-shaped leaves were said to symbolize the holy spot where God had set foot on the earth. The wreath, with its round shape, had always symbolized the favor of the sun god and was indicative of its protection, presence, and blessing. From this came the ivy crown, worn in all pagan festivals, and the reward of the laurel wreath bestowed upon great warriors in victory, indicating the blessings of the gods. Later, the wreath was made from holly, and as the pagan customs began their transition into Christianized traditions, the holly wreath, with its prickles and blood-red berries, became symbolic of the crown of thorns worn by Jesus Christ at the time of his crucifixion. lido 8 Alors lido 8 lido 8 lido 9 lido 9 lido 9 lido 9 lido 9 lido 9 Merry, Lord, Jesus Christ, I pray not for me, and the best day is the only one who is lost on me. On me, on me, and the best day is the only one who is lost on me. The holy is ready as green as the cross, and ready for the beautiful night of the cross, and ready for the bright sun day of the Lord, and the best day is the only one who is lost on me. On me, on me, and the best day is the only one who is lost on me. Now the holy is ready as love as the cross, and ready for the beautiful night of the Lord, and ready for the bright sun day of the Lord, and ready for the bright sun day of the Lord, and the best day is the only one who is lost on me. And the best day is the only one who is lost on me. In the best day is the only one who is lost on me. The holy is ready as lovely as bread, and he procedurally ao day the whole of us lost on the road. And the Mary-born is a type of way of the week, and the tree is the tree, who did watch the morning. Morning, morning, and the tree is the tree, who did watch the morning. Morning, morning, and the tree is the tree, who did watch the morning. The custom of using branches and wreaths of holly has never been relinquished. Ivy was used first in the early Bacchanalian festivals, because it was the badge of the god Bacchus, whom they were setting. In many Yuletide songs, holly is spoken of as male, and ivy as female. The greenery that is first brought into the house at Christmas signifies whether the man or his wife will rule the house during the coming year. The Druids believed that the mistletoe was sacred, and that it had healing powers. In fact, it was considered so sacred that if enemies met under the mistletoe in the forest, they would lay down their arms and declare a truce for a day. It was also a Druidic belief that only happiness would enter a home when mistletoe hung over the door. When the Yule season approached, the mistletoe was cut down from the sacred oaks by the prince of the Druids, who used a golden sickle, though archaeologists declare that these legendary sickles were actually made of brass. The mistletoe was distributed to the people who believed it possessed powers of protection against sickness and evil. Later, among Christians, it was said to symbolize the healing powers of Christ. Mistletoe was often hung over the entrances to the homes of the pagans in Scandinavian countries to keep out evil spirits. An old Scandinavian myth tells of the seemingly invulnerable god, Baldr, who was struck down by a dart made from mistletoe. The tears of his mother, Friga, became the white berries of the mistletoe, and it was decreed that the plant must never again be used as a weapon. Friga, who was the goddess of love, henceforth gave a kiss to anyone who passed under the mistletoe. It may be that our present custom of kissing under the mistletoe derives from this ancient legend. For many centuries, mistletoe was rarely brought into the Christian churches. However, it did become a Christmas custom at York Cathedral in Old England. On Christmas Eve, the church was decorated with greenery, and mistletoe was laid on the altars, symbolizing the advent of the Messiah, the great healer. A message that harked back to the Druidic belief that mistletoe had healing powers. The historian Stukeli saw in this ritual the surviving customs of the Druids, something that seemed to have passed over the heads of the priests, who decided such decorations on the high altar would be a good thing to do. And Stukeli wrote, quote, This mistletoe they cut off the trees with their upright hatchets of brass called celts, fixed upon the staffs they bore. Innumerable are the relics of these instruments found all over the British Isles. End quote. As part of this ceremony of York Cathedral, once the mistletoe had been set upon the high altar, pardon and freedom, public and universal liberty were proclaimed at the gates of the town. Heralds blew the trumpets, the festivities of the season were then declared officially underway, and no restraint was set upon dicers, card players, gambling, and all kinds of revelry. Men and women from all walks of life began the holiday revelries with processions through the streets wearing wreaths upon their brow bearing mistletoe, holly, and ivy. The golden park begins the bay of the states, and those co-p Jenna's öss whisky and young��-to-p razor, I overtime will exhale, and there is only one that sole of the tea is left by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by and by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by by the aerial tri Babylon원 b Oh, holy, there's no sun as white as it is. Every day, oh, sweet, Jesus Christ, who will be at the same time. Oh, my life, my love, my love, and my love, my love, my love. Oh, holy, there's no way to see you in the dark. Oh, holy, there's no sun as well as any blood. Oh, holy, there's no sun as white as it is. Oh, holy, there's no sun as white as it is. Every day, oh, sweet, Jesus Christ, who will be at the same time. Oh, holy, there's no sun as white as it is. Every day, oh, sweet, Jesus Christ, who will be at the same time. Oh, holy, there's no sun as white as it is. Every day, oh, sweet, Jesus Christ, who will be at the same time. Oh, holy, there's no sun as white as it is. Every day, oh, sweet, Jesus Christ, who will be at the same time. Every day, oh, sweet, Jesus Christ, who will be at the same time. Every day, oh, holy, there's no sun as white as it is. Every day, oh, holy, there's no sun as white as it is. It's been so prolific of interesting customs as Yuletide. In one sense, it forms a link with the past of which we cannot afford to lose sight. An old writer quaintly describes how the sacred rites and ceremonies, though differing in detail, had a common origin. He goes back to the flood of Noah and asserts that as mankind then had one religion, so in the lapse of time, after the Tower of Babel and the dispersion of nations, all manner of different creeds cropped up. He finds that the allegories and symbols of the pre-Christian priesthood became more and more confused, though certain things remained incorrupt and imperishable, such as the fall of man, retribution, forgiveness, and faith. The single idea, which is common property of all nations, underlying the fabric of universal carolry, is the celebration of the seasons. Their return was everywhere welcomed with song. The clergy endeavored to connect the remnants of pagan idolatry with Christianity because of the impossibility of suppressing it. The very word Yule was used by Saxon and other northern nations to denote the Feast of Thor, a time of mingled feasting, drinking, and dancing with sacrifices and other religious rites. We apply it today, indifferently, to Christmas Eve and its songs. On Christmas Eve, country carol singers of most European nations spent half the night tramping the ice-bound ways and frosty woodlands, now and then striking up their melodies which sang of the heavenly birth and earth's substantial comforts and joys with impartial intermixture. A fine, hearty welcome greeted them at the houses and farmsteads whose occupants sat up in impatient anticipation. We can believe the carolists put forth their best efforts, oblivious to the open-eyed bribery of the full foaming tankards of local brew that was their reward. Towns and cities had their poor carolers, called waits, who visited patrons with unfailing regularity on the eve of the nativity. The practice was ancient and honorable. Bishops themselves at one time made a custom of singing carols with their clergy at this time. In one form or another, we may trace the same tradition throughout all of Europe. Luther has testified to the fact that in his youth he sang from house to house, village to village, with a carol party. French peasants notoriously sang their Noels in church, tavern, and household. In Russia, school children, country folk, and church choirs sang traditional songs under the windows of their neighbors, who bestowed small coins on the carolists for the joy of their songs. Caroling is of very early origin in France, and its carols are known as Noels. The poor often sing in the streets during the season, and money is tossed to them from the windows. One of the oldest and still most popular of all French carols is Il et Me, or He is Born. The poor often sing in the streets during the season, and the poor often sing in the streets during the season. The poor often sing in the streets during the season, and the poor often sing in the streets during the season. The poor often sing in the streets during the season, and the poor often sing in the streets during the season. The poor often sing in the streets during the season, and the poor often sing in the streets during the season. In Holland, during the weeks before Christmas, singing processions go through the streets. A huge star is carried before the procession. Money is collected from those who line the way, and it is given to the poor. In Czechoslovakia, carolers carried a creche, or a pictorial representation of the manger scene. In these bands of traveling singers, the little boys would dress in the costumes of the wise men. A similar custom existed in Poland, where young men, representing the wise men, brought gifts of food, singing from house to house on their way. There are many quaint customs connected with Christmas in Poland. Feasting begins as soon as the stars appear in the sky, and all partake of the nativity meal, which concludes with a small wafer, decorated with scenes of the nativity which have been blessed by the priest and brought from the church. The sharing of the wafer signifies friendship and good fortune. Hay or straw is placed under the tablecloth at the feast, in commemoration of the birth of Jesus in the stable. In many homes, a chair is provided at the table for the Christ child. The emphasis of the Polish customs is quite religious, and many of the carols reflect more reverence than revelry. This is a particularly lovely Polish carol, a lullaby sung to the infant Jesus. O salah of this page, which calls on death seemed to be mo Jetzt, was seated for her culturallyharравische Once a day sits in your eyes, When you act as a victim, Too often gives you grace, When you come to your Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. When Jesus died for the Lord, the Lord has left the hand. The time that I was reading over proof and proof, Silently here is coming to the book of f sentencedtan. The brightest highest toast On stage I 자�werk meanings On the LAICER jullie Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. In Spain, everyone attempts to do a good deed for a fellow man before the midnight hour on Christmas Eve. Those who are in prison for light offenses are set free by officials. After midnight mass, there is celebration, including fireworks and dancing in the streets. Family reunions are held at which there is always a large bowl called the Urn of Fate. From it, each person draws a name, and he is to be a devoted friend to that person for the entire year. Candles are lighted before the nativity scene, which is in every home and is as elaborate as the family can afford. In the late afternoon of Christmas Day, there is a special church service. In the Cathedral of Sevilla, the choir boys, clad in costumes of the 17th century, danced before the altar. The ancient Basque song, in honor of the Angel Gabriel, is representative of the sort of music sung and danced in the churches of Spain. This is the Angel Gabriel. The Angel Gabriel. The angel Gabriel from heaven came. His wings of good snow, his eyes of flame. Oh, where shall be thy lolly maiden Mary? Most highly favored lady. Gloria. O Lord, Emmanuel, the Christ was born. For known a blessed mother thou shalt be. All generations, Lord, and the Lord ye. Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, thy seers foretold. Most highly favored lady. Gloria. Gloria. Oh, how holy have you ever cried, Lord Lord. In the name of our Lord, a sin was born. And faith in hope, we love the world, we'll ever stay. Most highly favored lady. Gloria. With all of this detailing of European customs and traditions, we mustn't forget Christmas in the United States. In colonial days, the celebration of Christmas was according to the origin of the settlers. For example, English customs prevailed in Virginia, Maryland, and Georgia, where the Yule log tradition was faithfully observed. As in England, while the Yule log was ablaze, a holiday was proclaimed and all work was suspended. Old records make mention of Maryland and Virginia planters searching out the largest and most water-soaked logs they could find for the Yule, in order to extend the period of festivity as long as possible. Dutch, German, and Swedish customs were observed in New York, New Jersey, and Delaware, bringing into this country the traditions that had been observed since the time the Vikings were Christianized. There are old accounts of the straw goat custom in colonial America. This peculiar Swedish custom originated in an ancient pagan symbol of fertility. The goats were formally made from the last sheaf of straw harvested, which was supposed to possess special power because the spirit of the seed lived in the last sheaf. The Quakers of Philadelphia did not observe Christmas except in a strictly religious manner. The Puritans brought with them from Cromwellian England the prohibition of Christmas celebration, and this philosophy continued in New England for generations. In 1659, the following law was passed by Massachusetts, "...whosoever shall be found observing any such days as Christmas or the like, either by forbearing of labor, feasting, or in any other way, shall be fined five shillings." This law was not repealed until 1681, and Christmas did not become a legal holiday until the middle of the 19th century. During the early colonial period, early attempts were made by missionary priests to Christianize the Native American tribes living in North America. These attempts were a classic replay of the intermixing of paganism and Christianity that we observed in the first four centuries after Christ and to the present day. There are several Indian Christmas carols that are still sung that reflect this strange mixture, the most well-known being the Huron Indian Carol, in which the mighty Geechee Manitou, the Huron Great Spirit God, is said to have sent angel choirs to announce the birth of Christ.ważothbraithis Brand births Aviles The winter time where all the birds have fled, That mighty beach he landed, who sent angels quiet instead. Before there light the stars within that hungry mother's urban in. He was your king if born, Jesus is born, He has exemplified glory all, This sun and night have less bright sight, That mighty rain and Creatureこちら, Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 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