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MERRY CHRISTMAS – By Des Kelly My grateful thanks to Chris Lawton, on behalf of e’Lanka, for the story behind one of most famous Carols sung during every Christmas that I can remember, from the year 1950 when I formed my own Carol party at the age of just 14, when I sang this beautiful Carol along with many others, after starting off at Lorensz Rd., Bambalapitiya, covering our local areas on foot, from dusk till dawn, for three nights from the 22nd of December. This particular Carol was always one of our favourites, but I didn’t know the actual story behind the song, so my thanks and best wishes again, to Chris. Desmond Kelly (Mr.Music) (Editor-in-Chief)  e’Lanka.   MERRY CHRISTMAS This song was written over three centuries ago by Isaac Watts in 1719. Isaac Watts (17 July 1674 – 25 November 1748) was an English Congregational minister, hymn writer, theologian, and ...

Dec 25, 2022 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , ,
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SUNDAY CHOICE- MERRY CHRISTMAS – By Charles Schokman This song was written over three centuries ago by Isaac Watts in 1719. Isaac Watts (17 July 1674 – 25 November 1748) was an English Congregational minister, hymn writer, theologian, and logician. He was a prolific and popular hymn writer and is credited with some 750 hymns. His works include “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”, Joy to the World, and “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past”. He is recognized as the “Godfather of English Hymnody”; many of his hymns remain in use today and have been translated into numerous languages. He was a well-known hymnwriter and theologian in England.  Christmas is a time of joy. A celebration of life, giving and good cheer. Yet beyond the festive imagery, the lights, sightings and food are the stories wrapped in song and rhyme. Joy to the World is a popular carol that is a seasonal favourite. ...

Dec 23, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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A Heartwarming response – to the article “YULETIDE – BY CHARMAINE CANDAPPA” Dear Charmaine, Thank you for sharing your childhood memories with us and for your best wishes. You definitely had an amazing time while you were growing up. I also recall fondly the Christmas days I spent in Sri Lanka. I lived in a town that was equally populated with Christians. My wonderful neighbors with nine children were Christians. Their Christmas celebrations were elaborate. Being as curious as I am, I would always actively participate in their celebrations, including joining them and going around my town visiting various households singing the Carol. This was one of the few times my parents would allow me to go around the city in the middle of the night with others. As liberal-minded as they were, we also celebrated Christmas in our own way. My father would bring a Christmas tree home and ...

Dec 23, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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“MERRY CHRISTMAS” – By Des Kelly   On behalf of eLanka, let me wish everyone out there, all the very best for a brighter future, no matter where you are, at the moment, reading this. 2020 has not been the best of years, to put it mildly. To go into details seems totally unnecessary, and eLanka’s main reason for this important “Message in Music” is to sincerely remind each and everyone in a simple,yet beautiful song “MERRY CHRISTMAS, FROM OUR   HOUSE TO YOUR HOUSE”  I hope you enjoy it.       Desmond Kelly  (Editor-in-Chief)  eLanka. ...

Dec 21, 2020 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged
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