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Deck the Halls: A Joyous Tradition

Explore the origins of "Deck the Halls," a festive song dating back to ancient times, blending Welsh and English influences. Join in the festive spirit of the holiday season with this timeless melody.

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Deck the Halls: A Joyous Tradition

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  1. Source: http://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols/deck_the_hall.htm • Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly

  2. This song’s music (but not its words) was developed in Wales.

  3. It resembled songs by English Madrigals in the 1500’s.

  4. Decking the Halls with Boughs of Holly or decorating for the first day of winter was a tradition dating back to ancient Egyptians, Romans, Greeks and Northern European Druids.

  5. Deck the Halls begins to distinguish between Holy Day and Holiday with its festive theme for a joyous New Year.

  6. It was basically a dance, where folks would circle a harp player, who played the Fa la lalala portion.

  7. Later, they sang Fa la lalala, la lalala as a sort of medieval folly.

  8. One London harpist, Edward Jones published an early version of the song in 1784 in his book: Musical and Poetical Relicks of the Welsh Bards.

  9. The song came to prominence when Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart added it to his repertoire in a duet for violin and piano.

  10. Join us in singing it now. • Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly • -fa la lalala, la lalala.

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