The origin of Christmas carols

Christmas carols are part of our universal culture. The power of a Christmas song serves as an essential element to share, sing and celebrate Christmas with your family and those around you. In December there is an atmosphere where the magic of Christmas is perceived . The streets adorned, colorful

Christmas carols are part of our universal culture. The power of a Christmas song serves as an essential element to share, sing and celebrate Christmas with your family and those around you.

In December there is an atmosphere where the magic of Christmas is perceived . The streets adorned, colorful illuminations, chocolate, gifts ... And what would Christmas be without Christmas carols?The origin of Christmas carols

Christmas carols are the Original Soundtrack of Christmas. There is no establishment, a home, a school ... that does not sing to the sound of Christmas carols in this era. But do you know where this popular custom comes from?

Villancicos arise in

the Renaissance , through songs sung in a popular way. These are very simple melodies that the people sang to tell any everyday situation: they parodied their people, they talked about love stories, and they were even part of the Palace Songbook.It was later when they began to relate to the Church, singing in

Corpus Christi or Asunción . In this way the Christmas carols emerged as we know them today, sung by children in the choir of the Church and around Christmas. The Christmas Carols are traditional in Spain and Latin America.Carols from each region to share with family and friends

All these popular Christmas carols are from Spain:

- Towards Bethlehem a donkey

- Fish in the river

- December 25

- Bell over bell

- La Marimorena

Very well known in Latin America are all these Christmas carols:

- My burrito sabanero

- Merry Christmas

- The gamín

- Bells of Cuba

- The Criollo child

- The potbellied child

This Christmas

Do not stay without sharing your Christmas music with your little ones, you can be even more original, and be the creator of your own carols. Find an element related to Christmas, put a simple melody that is easy to memorize, add a catchy chorus and sing for all the places you can think of. Use to accompanysmall percussion instruments como, such as tambourines, tambourines, rattles, maracas, and play to the rhythm of your compositions. Something so simple will become an ideal activity for this very endearing date as well as being a fun and creative game for the whole family.