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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Good Christian Men Rejoice!

       "In dulci jubilo" (Latin for "In sweet rejoicing") is a traditional Christmas carol. In its original setting, the carol is a macaronic text of German and Latin dating from the Middle Ages. Subsequent translations into English, such as J. M. Neale's arrangement "Good Christian Men, Rejoice" have increased its popularity, and Robert Pearsall's 1837 macaronic translation is a mainstay of the Christmas Nine Lessons and Carols repertoire. J. S. Bach's chorale prelude based on the tune (BWV 729) is also a traditional postlude for Christmas services.

An illustrated sheet music of "Good Christian Men Rejoice", from the early 20th century.
 However, the tune for this carol has been dated to 1582 in Latin and Swedish!

A contemporary version of "Good Christian Men Rejoice" 
sung by Nathan Drake.

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