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12/27/2010 04:24:01 AM · #1 |
Are Christmas carols also considered as Christmas songs? |
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12/27/2010 04:30:39 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by JustFred: Are Christmas carols also considered as Christmas songs? |
Pardon my ignorance, but is there a difference? |
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12/27/2010 04:35:29 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by TrollMan: Originally posted by JustFred: Are Christmas carols also considered as Christmas songs? |
Pardon my ignorance, but is there a difference? |
Well that's my question too in a nutshell isn't it? |
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12/27/2010 04:37:54 AM · #4 |
I cannot really see a difference myself. I thought that Christmas Carols contained more religious content such as references to angels and holiness ect but I notice that some Christmas songs do also.
//www.carols.org.uk/
//www.carols.org.uk/christmas_songs_index.htm
Edited to include hyperlinks.
Message edited by author 2010-12-27 04:44:20. |
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12/27/2010 04:42:37 AM · #5 |
My guess is that whether a Christmas song/carol is religiously inspired or not, it is still a Christmas song since they're all performed by means of singing. |
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12/27/2010 04:49:08 AM · #6 |
Found the differences: The biggest difference would seem to be the one described in the first link.
//www.santaclaritamagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4982&Itemid=59
We are entering into Advent and I love all of the activities of the season, but nothing is more exciting than all the Christmas music. Do you know the difference between a Christmas carol and a Christmas song? A Christmas carol always tells the story of the Nativity. A Christmas song can sing about any event of Christmas.
//www.allthingschristmas.com/xmas-carols.php
"Many people probably also think about modern songs like ”White Christmas”, when they think of Christmas carols. However, there is actually a difference between a “Christmas carol” and a “Christmas song”. Christmas carols can often be sung by a choir and usually have simple and straightforward rhythms. This is rarely the case for pop and rock songs, which often have more complex compositions."
" There is a distinction between a Christmas carol and a Christmas song. A Christmas Carol has a fairly rapid, regular beat, which would, therefore, exclude a meandering, crooning song such as “White Christmas”."
But I guess that for this challenge both would be considered legit though as a Christmas song can be about any event that has to do with Christmas thus including Christmas carols. :)
Message edited by author 2010-12-27 04:56:03. |
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12/27/2010 01:02:22 PM · #7 |
I always assumed that christmas carols were religious songs and Christmas songs were all inclusive: including both songs like Silent Night and Frosty the Snowman. |
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12/27/2010 01:05:17 PM · #8 |
if its not on the radio any longer, its a christmas song. |
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12/27/2010 02:44:27 PM · #9 |
I suggested this challenge. If you sing it, it's a song. Of course carols are songs! |
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12/27/2010 02:46:26 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by mike_311: if its not on the radio any longer, its a christmas song. |
It's possible mine has never been on the radio ... ;-) |
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12/27/2010 07:36:31 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by JustFred: Are Christmas carols also considered as Christmas songs? |
as far as I am concerned if its about Christmas or the holidays - and people sing it... its a Christmas song.
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12/27/2010 08:14:43 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by JustCaree: Originally posted by JustFred: Are Christmas carols also considered as Christmas songs? |
as far as I am concerned if its about Christmas or the holidays - and people sing it... its a Christmas song. |
yep. me too. |
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12/27/2010 09:54:08 PM · #13 |
Hmmmm... now to find some reindeer to run over Grandma :O)
Ray |
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12/28/2010 06:11:41 PM · #14 |
Here's the best Christmas song ever!! um... well...
(isn't it something?) :P
I'm the Happiest Christmas Tree
Message edited by author 2010-12-28 18:56:31. |
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12/28/2010 07:15:42 PM · #15 |
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12/28/2010 09:44:59 PM · #16 |
Carol n. SONG of praise
Carol v. To SING in a loud joyous manner.
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12/28/2010 09:49:40 PM · #17 |
Just pulled my entry from this one and entered to layers instead. They both suck, but I think layers will suck less. |
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12/28/2010 09:56:33 PM · #18 |
I'm glad that everyone is pulling their entries. If I can get 54 more people to pull theirs, I might stand a chance at top 10. :D |
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