Why were our Christmas songs particularly popular in certain eras? When were they created? How are they related to each other? Who were their authors and composers, the songwriters, the singers? What were the social groups that carried the tradition of Christmas singing, and what role did it play in the changing phases of social history? The book on Christmas songs answers these questions, presenting 151 songs with their melodies in a cultural-historical context, including parodies of Christmas songs. It is an informative book for Christmas music-making: - in a comfortable, medium vocal range - with chord symbols for guitar accompaniment - easily playable piano or organ arrangements - 18 instrumental playbooks in various keys and tunings available - 17 thematically structured choir books for mixed choir.