Carols are a classic of the Christmas season. But there is one that is particularly traditional and probably the most famous of its kind. This universal and eternal song is Silent night.
But, in addition to being so captivating and famous, it has a particular little-known story.
As reported by the Mexican site Milenio, the question was created in Oberndorf, Austria and is part of the Biedermaier period, which took place between 1815 and 1845 and is characterized by ornamentation.
The original lyrics are by the priest Joseph Mohr and the music was written by the organist Franz Xaver Gruber.
In 1914, five months into World War I, an event occurred known as The Christmas truce and this song have a lot to do with this stop.
According to Milenio’s note, the Germans began singing their version of Silent Night in their own language, and the British responded with other carols they knew. Which put a pause on the conflict.
From there it began to spread around the world. Up to 300 languages translated.
Such is its fame that In 2011 the piece was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Silent Night: the text
Night of peace Night of love
Everything sleeps around,
among the stars that spread their light,
shines announcing the child Jesus, shines the star of Peace [bis].
Night of love, night of peace,
Jesus is born in a portal
fill the earth with the peace of the Lord, fill souls with the grace of God,
because the Redeemer was born [bis].
night of peace, night of love,
everything sings around
the celestial voice is clearly heard,
calling the man to the poor portal,
God offers us his love [bis].
Source: Clarin
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