The message of ‘O Holy Night’ was radical in 1847 — and perhaps still today

Birthed as it was on the eve of another revolution, Cappeau and Adam’s song was praised by French poet Alphonse de Lamartine ...
The Atlantic

‘O Holy Night’: A Call to Fall to Your Knees

Welcome to The 12 Days of Christmas Songs: an attempt to uncover the forgotten history of some of the most memorable festive tunes. From December 14 through 25, we’ll be tackling one secular song and ...
Audacy on MSN

Ian: The surprisingly radical history of "O Holy Night"

Already controversial in in France, “Cantique de Noël” made some people uneasy; but in America, the English translation into ...
America Magazine

A brief history of ‘O Holy Night,’ the rousing Christmas hymn that garnered mixed reviews

Twenty-six years ago, George W. Hunt, S.J., then editor in chief of America, wrote that “O Holy Night” was one of his favorites among Yuletide songs, modestly adding: “I’ve sung it countless times in ...
Forbes

Celine Dion’s 25-Year-Old Song Finally Becomes A Hit

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Celine Dion's version of “O Holy Night,” which she released in 1998 ...