The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #106599 Message #4126748
Posted By: GUEST,Mother of Heroes
19-Nov-21 - 06:44 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Leaping and Dancing (Shepherds & Lasses)
Subject: RE: Origins: Leaping and Dancing (Shepherds & Lasses)
The tune is based on the English country dance tune Half Hannikin, which I’ve always thought sounded Christmassy. Apparently I am not alone.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2HuXu2PFwCI