Ancient English Christmas Carols: McCCC to MDCC

By Edith Rickert

"Ancient English Christmas Carols McCCC to MDCC" is a comprehensive and scholarly collection of traditional English carols spanning four centuries, from the late medieval period through the Renaissance. This anthology brings together a wealth of devotional and festive songs that capture the spirit of the Christmas season as it was celebrated in England between 1400 and 1700.

The collection is meticulously organized into thematic sections, including carols of the Nativity, carols of the Divine Mystery, and carols of Yuletide festivity. Readers will find a diverse array of works, ranging from solemn hymns of adoration to spirited drinking songs and processional carols. The book preserves the linguistic charm of the original texts, offering a window into the evolution of the English language and its rich musical heritage. By presenting these works with careful editorial oversight, the volume provides an essential resource for students of English literature, musicologists, and anyone interested in the enduring traditions of Christmas.

This anthology serves as a testament to the enduring power of these ancient melodies and verses, which have shaped the way the holiday is celebrated today. Whether for academic study or personal enjoyment, "Ancient English Christmas Carols McCCC to MDCC" remains a definitive reference for the carols that defined the English Christmas for generations.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025272080
• ISBN13: 9781025272085
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"