Chrystmasse Of Olde
"Chrystmasse Of Olde" is a short Christmas poem by Eugene Field written in archaic medieval English, invoking the spirit of ancient carol traditions. Addressed to "Chrysten gentil men" wherever they may roam — at sea, in court, or in foreign lands — it recounts the shepherds witnessing a blazing sky and singing stars at the birth of Jesus. The poem's central plea is urgent and tender: set aside tournament, battle, and bloodshed on this sacred morning, and let deeds of peace fill Christendom instead.
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