With Christmas just around the corner, Salesman Tim Hoyt has put together a few facts about those beloved carols we are hearing. Some of the songs seem like they have been around forever. Here’s a list of the year they debuted. Unfortunately, we don’t have enough room to list all of them.
- Joy to the World 1836
- O’ Little Town of Bethlehem 1874
- Blue Christmas 1949
- Silent Night 1839
- White Christmas 1942
- Jingle Bell Rock 1957
- O’ Holy Night 1847
- Let It Snow 1945
- The Little Drummer Boy 1958
- Jingle Bells 1859
- Winter Wonderland 1946
- Do You Hear What I Hear 1962
- First Noel 1871
- Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer 1949
FUN FACT: Farmer City’s very own George Rock sang All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth in 1948 with the Spike Jones Band!
Oh yes, Grandma first got ran over by a reindeer in 1983…
Finally, the three gifts that were brought to baby Jesus by the three Kings were Frankincense, Gold, and Myrrh. What is Myrrh? It is an ointment or balm type lotion. It was the aloe vera of its day!
Not only is our sales staff knowledgeable about the latest vehicle makes and models, they are also well versed in holiday traditions. We learn something new everyday!
You're welcome! We're trying our best to get into the Holiday spirit even though there is no snow yet.
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