''In brief'': {{summary | text=A Christmas carol is a song whose words are on the theme of [[Christmas]]. They are traditionally sung in the period before and during [[Christmas]]. The tradition of Christmas carols goes back as far as the thirteenth century. Some famous carols include [[Hark the Herald Angels Sing (song)|Hark! The Herald Angels Sing]] and [[Silent Night (song)|Silent Night]].}}
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----{{topics}}* [[Christmas Carols Index]]
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'''Overviews'''* [[Christmas carols (overview)]]{{quotes}}
'''Articles and opinions'''* [[Comments about Christmas carols]] '''Quotes'''* [[Quotes about Christmas carols]] '''Specific carols'''* [[Song information and lyrics]] - Index of all songs* [[List of Christmas carols]] '''External {{links'''}}
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_carols Wikipedia - Christmas carols]
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