Det kimer nu til julefest facts for kids
Det kimer nu til julefest (which means The Happy Christmas Comes Once More) is a well-known Christmas carol from Denmark. It's a song that many people sing during the Christmas season.
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About 'Det kimer nu til julefest'
This special song has a rich history. It brings joy to many during the holidays.
Who Wrote This Christmas Song?
The words, or lyrics, for Det kimer nu til julefest were written by a famous Danish poet named N.F.S. Grundtvig. He wrote them way back in 1817. The beautiful music for the song was created much later, in 1850. It was composed by Carl Christian Nicolaj Balle.
Famous Singers and Recordings
Over the years, many talented singers have recorded Det kimer nu til julefest. A Swedish singer named Sven-Olof Sandberg (who lived from 1905 to 1974) made a notable recording. Another famous recording was made by Olav Werner (1913-1992), a soloist from Norway.
English Versions of the Carol
Because the song is so popular, it has been translated into English several times. One of the first English versions was called The Bells of Christmas Chime Once More. This translation was done by Charles Porterfield Krauth in 1867.
Another English version of the song is titled O Fir Tree Dark. This version was famously recorded by the legendary singer Bing Crosby in 1947. You might also know the translation called The Happy Christmas Comes Once More, which was also translated by Charles Porterfield Krauth.
