Tue. 12/13 - The Enduring Power of "Silent Night"
The origins and significance of the song “Silent Night.” Plus, an update on the US’s fusion energy breakthrough. And Los Angeles County’s first-ever unicorn license has been issued.
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Links:
The humble origins of 'Silent Night' (The Conversation)
History of the Song (Silent Night Association)
Christmas carols (BBC)
Skulls, salt and snow: 200 years of 'Silent Night' (CNN)
Christmas: A Candid History by Bruce David Forbes
Baguettes get UNESCO World Heritage…
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