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Thread #28112   Message #347979
Posted By: Barbara
28-Nov-00 - 09:15 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Babe of Bethlehem
Subject: RE: anyone know this Christmas song?
A ramble through the Oxford Book of Carols would point out a number that probably had more pagan lyrics and then were "cleaned up" for church use:
"Tomorrow will Be My Dancing Day", "Furry Day Carol", "Holly and the Ivy" (of all the trees that are in the wood/ The holly bears the crown), "Holly Bears a Berry", I know there are more... possibly even "Lulley Lulay".
Blessings,
Barbara