The Chrismologist's Advent Calendar 2017 - Day 24

Sunday 24 December 2017

Jesus refulsit omnium (meaning 'Jesus, Light of the Nations) is the earliest known hymn in honour of the Nativity, which means, effectively, it must be the first Christmas carol!



To find out more about the history of the Christmas carol, pick up your copy of Christmas Explained: Robins, Kings and Brussel Sprouts today!

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