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To Honor St. Basil. . .
Since the herald angels sang, bringing “glad tidings of great joy” to shepherds watching their flocks, the people of many lands have contributed to the history of Christmas hymns and carols.
In the fourth century, St. Basil the Great of Greece emerged victorious in his struggle for Christianity with the Byzantine Emperor Julian. To celebrate this victory, a musical poem or carol was
in his' horiolr. ! ■ ' ■
The first day of the New Year is still celebrated as St. Basil’s day in Greece, and children receive their “Christmas” gifts on that day.
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