The origin of the Christmas carol we know as Silent Night was a poem that was written in 1816 in the alpine village called Mariapfarr by Joseph Mohr (dec-11th-1792, dec-4th-1848) an Austrian Catholic priest, years later, in 1818 in the small alpine village called Oberndorf on Christmas Eve it is reputed that the organ at St. Nicholas Church had broken, and Joseph Mohr gave the poem of Silent Night (Stille Nacht) to his friend Franz Xavier Gruber and the melody for Silent Night was composed with this in mind. The music to Silent Night was therefore intended for a guitar and the simple score was finished in time for Midnight Mass (dec-24th-1818). Silent Night is the most famous Christmas carol of all time!
Silent night, Holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, Holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born
Silent night, Holy night
Son of God, Love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy Holy face
With the dawn of redeeming Grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
 an Austrian Catholic priest, years later, in 1818 in the small alpine village called Oberndorf on Christmas Eve it is reputed that the organ at St. Nicholas Church had broken, and Joseph Mohr gave the poem of Silent Night (Stille Nacht) to his friend Franz Xavier Gruber and the melody for Silent Night was composed with this in mind. The music to Silent Night was therefore intended for a guitar and the simple score was finished in time for Midnight Mass (dec-24th-1818). Silent Night is the most famous Christmas carol of all time!){kind=link}
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Surely it is the most popular Christmas song. The one I remember we sang as children in the 60’s at St Patricks church Sha Nigeria and the whole congregation joined in Hausa (Daren nan maisarki…)
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Did you know the heartwarming carol Silent Night originated from a poem penned in an Austrian village? Imagine playing Snow Rider 3D while listening to the calming melody! Written by Joseph Mohr, the song’s music was composed by Franz Gruber for guitar after the church organ broke down. A simple tune for a Christmas Eve miracle, wouldn’t you agree this carol’s journey is as thrilling as a downhill race in Snow Rider 3D?
Isn’t it amazing how some of the most beloved traditions have humble origins? I remember learning the guitar part for “Silent Night” as a kid; it felt so simple yet powerful. Does anyone else feel the same nostalgic connection to this carol? Makes me think, what’s another simple thing we all appreciate? Maybe the simple joy of Pacman 30th Anniversary?