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God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is a classic Christmas carol that brings joy and festive spirit with its cheerful melody and meaningful lyrics. Rooted in tradition, the song conveys a message of ...
Give It a Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen The Christmas season is loud, as it must be, but we mustn’t forget the need for quiet. By Joseph Bottum Jan. 2, 2025 4:26 pm ET ...
It’s an annual holiday tradition, and this year’s song is “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” Aired 12/24/2019 ...
Here are all the songs in “The Merry Gentlemen”: ADVERTISEMENT “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” arranged by Vyvyan James Hope-Scott and Rick Cassman “It’s Christmas Time” written by Shari Lynn Short and ...
Letters to the Editor: Don’t forget the comma in ‘God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen’ The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus sings holiday songs in La Jolla on Dec. 19.
U.S. troops around the world sing ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’ Dec 24, 2019 6:25 PM EDT ...
Reviews Tim Warfield's Jazzy Christmas by Edward Blanco Date featured December 6, 2013 This song appears by permission of the contributing artist and/or record company. It is for personal use only; no ...
A few artists have managed to give “God Rest Ye” a greater sense of weighty portent. The song is British, first published in the mid-19th century but possibly dates to the 16th century or earlier.
The original meaning was “rest” in the sense of “keep,” requiring the comma in a different place: God rest ye merry, gentlemen — a prayer that God keep joy in the hearts of men.
Mark Kozelek News December 13, 2013 10:27 AMBy Michael Nelson Mark Kozelek – “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” (Stereogum Premiere) Mark Kozelek News December 13, 2013 10:27 AMBy Michael Nelson ...
Entertainment Postmodern Jukebox gets in the holiday spirit with 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen': Afternoon Tune Published: Dec. 16, 2013, 4:30 p.m.