Perhaps the most recognized Christmas carol of all time, the beautiful song “Silent Night” turns 200 this year. With its soothing melody and tranquil lyrics, the song brings hope to us all.
Silent Night the Book– The words “Silent Night” have also been used as the title for several picture books. We found this one at the library.
Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright. All the animals gather together, silent, harmonious, happy forever. The much-loved Christmas carol, “Silent Night,” comes alive in this beautiful story written by Juliet Groom and enchantingly illustrated by Tim Warens.
Lillian and I enjoyed reading this rhyming book based on the song, “Silent Night.” The story features a bear cub and its mother as they walk through the woods on a calm winter’s night. Along their path they encounter animals living in harmony with their natural surroundings while others are deep in their winter slumber. On the last page the mother and cub marvel at the awe-inspiring beauty of a bright star illuminating the night sky. The book is a beautiful story to read with your little one.
Silent Night the Song- Joseph Mohr, a priest from Salzburg, and Franz Xaver Gruber, a teacher from Upper Austria, sang the song for the very first time at the St. Nikola Church in Oberndorf near Salzburg in 1818. The original poem was authored by Joseph Mohr, whereas Franz Xaver Gruber added the melody on his request. Today, the song “Stille Nacht” is performed in over 300 languages and dialects and has been recorded by the likes of Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby and Justin Bieber!
As a musician I get the pleasure of performing the song multiple times every year with the various ensembles I perform in. But the greatest happiness comes when I sing the song at the conclusion of the candlelight service on Christmas Eve at church. It is something I anticipate every year. As the sanctuary’s overhead lights dim, the church illuminates with a warm glow from the small candles carefully held by the congregation. As the light from the candles illuminates my face and the words “Silent night, holy night,” flow freely from my lips, my heart overflows with radiant joy. For the song reminds us all of the greatest gift we will ever receive… Jesus!
“Silent Night, Holy Night! Son of God, love’s pure light. Radiant beams from Thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
Just beautiful!
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Thank you! Merry Christmas!
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I’ve never read the book! Definitely getting it for next Christmas! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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One of my favorite Christmas songs. I had no idea it was that old, that’s amazing!
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Like most I knew of the song but did not realize the history. Thank you for enlightening me. My heart fluttered when I read about the choir singing during the candle lit ceremony. How very blessed we are to be in his love.
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Never looked into this song so deeply, thank for sharing. I will have to purchase this book for my boys.
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I love this hymn its words are truly beautiful and I love the history. How wonderful that you find such great joy in performing it!
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This is one of my favourites. I sing it to my son for his nap and bedtime every day! I can’t wait to find the book to read.
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My daughter’s teacher gave her that book for Christmas. We love it!
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What a great book to give as a gift!
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I love this song, one of my favorite. Also love the book, my kids have it too!
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I didn’t realize there was a book based on the song “Silent Night”. I’ll have to try to remember that for next year to share with my kids!
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Can you read the book with out singing the song? lol! Love this song, and will have to look into purchasing the book!
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You don’t have to sing the book. It is written in ryhme and flows nicely without putting the words to music. The book is not religious. On the last page the bears gaze at a lit up sky which could be the Northern Lights.
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