Synopses & Reviews
Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly.and#8221; and#147;God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.and#8221; and#147;Good King Wenceslas.and#8221; These are just three of the beautiful, enduring Christmas carols featured in this lavish book and CD setand#151;and every one has become an integral part of the holiday. Exquisitely illustrated pages showcase fine art from the worldand#8217;s great museums and libraries, along with fascinating information on each carol and its lyrics. The audio recordings come from widely renowned musical ensembles, and a superlative introduction provides historical perspective, with background on the origin of carols, the influence of medieval guilds and Mystery plays, and carols from different eras.