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'YourClassical Christmas Favorites' as chosen by you

'YourClassical Christmas Favorites' as chosen by you

Six YourClassical hosts picked their five favorite Christmas carols, and you voted for your favorites. Listen to the full countdown as hosts Tom Crann and Jake Armerding highlight the top carols based on your votes.

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What is ‘wassailing?‘ What makes a Christmas carol a ‘carol?’ Some Christmas terms defined

What is ‘wassailing?‘ What makes a Christmas carol a ‘carol?’ Some Christmas terms defined

What exactly is wassailing — and why does it keep showing up in Christmas songs? From medieval drinking bowls to danceable melodies, here’s what separates a carol from a hymn and why traditions like “The Gloucestershire Wassail” still endure.

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Listen now to 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols'

Listen now to 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols'

YourClassical MPR’s live broadcast of 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' from King's College, Cambridge, with host Michael Barone, has ended. But you can relive this glorious event through on-demand audio, which is available now, as well as complete our feedback form!

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Dec. 24 in Music History: Remembering songwriter Allee Willis

Dec. 24 in Music History: Remembering songwriter Allee Willis

Allee Willis passed away; Lemmy was born today; The Eagles were at the top of the Billboard chart with their 'Hotel California' album; Nirvana started recording 'Bleach'; and The Beatles had the No. 1 album in the U.S. for the third Christmas in a row, Today in Music History.