Christmas Hymns and Songs in Latin



Veni, Veni, Emmanuel
(O Come, O Come, Emmanuel)

     I didn't do a lot of research on the history of this song, but I did see that it was originally a Gregorian chant written in the 1200s, and at some point in the 1400s it was used during at least one major funeral in France or in a French-speaking area. 

     I've included some YouTube videos of this song performed in Latin.  They are beautiful!  This has always been one of my favorite Christmas hymns, although actually it has traditionally been considered an Advent hymn, and not specifically a Christmas hymn.  I'm also including a song sheet with both the Latin and English versions on it.







Adeste Fideles (O Come, All Ye Faithful)