"Did You Know? The Surprising Origins of 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing'" 

Did you know that 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' originally had a different opening line? Written by Charles Wesley in 1739, the carol's first line was 'Hark how all the welkin rings,' with 'welkin' meaning sky or heaven. The melody we know today was composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1840, and it wasn't until 1855 that organist William H. Cummings adapted Wesley's lyrics to fit Mendelssohn's music. Discover the fascinating history behind this beloved Christmas carol and how it became one of the most popular hymns of the holiday season.
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