Vaggsång till Jesus facts for kids

"Vaggssång till Jesus" is a popular Swedish Christmas song. It is also known as "Somna nu lilla barn" or "Vaggsång för en liten timmerman." This song was created in 1971. Britt G. Hallqvist wrote the words, and Bertil Hallin composed the music.

The song first appeared in a 1971 songbook. This book was called "Det visste inte kejsarn om." Verbum Förlag AB published it. The book contained 20 songs. These songs told stories about people and events from the New Testament. They focused on the life of Jesus. Ulla Neuman recorded these songs. The record was released in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

The song is like a lullaby. Mary, Jesus's mother, sings it to him. She imagines Jesus growing up to be a carpenter. This is what Jesus’s earthly father, Joseph, did. Mary also remembers what the angel told her. She thinks about the gifts from the Three Wise Men.

Where to Find the Song

This song has been published in many songbooks. It is a well-loved Christmas tune.

Popular Songbooks

• Barnens svenska sångbok, 1999. It is found in the section called "Året runt."
• Nya barnpsalmboken, 2001.

Recordings of the Song

Many artists have recorded "Vaggssång till Jesus." Here are some early and notable versions.

Early Recordings

An early recording was titled "Vaggsång." A choir of 10-13 year olds performed it. They were from the Immanuel Church in Norrköping. This recording was on the 1976 album Hela jorden sjunger.

Other Versions

Artur Erikson also recorded a version in 2011. His version was called Vaggsång - Somna nu lilla barn. It appeared on his album Ropa ut från bergen.