The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #65107   Message #1071720
Posted By: Joe Offer
13-Dec-03 - 05:09 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Coventry Carol (Lullay, thou little...)
Subject: RE: Origins: Coventry Carol
Hi, MAG - maybe I overreacted, or maybe I'm reacting to the atmosphere in some circles here in Northern California, where I'm corrected if I use the word "Christmas."
I apologize.

Whatever the case, I think that the story of the "Holy Innocents" is a good, colorful story that is held sacred by many, and "Coventry Carol" is a wonderful song. Whether it is fact or legend, I think it has lessons to teach. My personal opinion is that it's legend, but it is a legend that should be respected because it is held sacred by at least some people.
-Joe Offer-
maybe at times I'm a "usual suspect"