The Dark Ages: Christmas Carols Begin
It's a little-known fact that the earliest Christmas carols were not exactly... merry. Oh no, they were dark, brooding, and full of despair. In the Middle Ages, Christmas carols were used as a form of social commentary, with lyrics that poked fun at the ruling class and the Church. But let's be real, folks, those guys were not exactly the most festive bunch. Who needs a jolly ol' elf when you can have a jolly ol' heretic?
Fast forward to the Victorian era, and Christmas carols took on a new life of their own. With the rise of mass production and the invention of the printing press, carols became more accessible (and annoying) than ever before. And by the 20th century, they'd become a full-blown industry. But what about the REAL history? What about the unsung heroes of Christmas carol-ry?
The Unsung Heros
Meet the real stars of the Christmas carol show. The folks who toiled away in obscurity, writing and singing the tunes we know and love today. Like, uh, "Deck the Halls" by Bob "The Bobster" Bobbinson, or "Jingle Bells" by Jingle "The Jangler" Janglerstein. Who's your favorite?
Read about the most infamous carolers of all time!