| Play December's Festive Freebie! Holly, ivy, mistletoe and other greenery have been mainstays of winter celebrations for thousands of years, and the 1823 poem "The Holly and the Ivy" pays homage to lush holidayscapes of pre-19th century England.
The carol's 'evergreen' lyrics were set to melody in Cecil Sharp's 1911 English Folk-Carols publication, and the rest is Christmas history.
Print and play FREE "The Holly and the Ivy" arrangements for piano/vocal/chords, guitar tab and instrumental solos with optional accompaniment today, and watch the tradition bloom in your own home or music room.* |
