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Folk Music Folk Music Folk Music 101 Artists & Styles Reviews From Kim Ruehl, your Guide to Folk Music Now that it's December, you can't ignore that we are rushing full-throttle into the holiday season. For fans of traditional music, this is a great time of year, full of traditional songs and traditional holiday cultural celebrations. From trimming the tree to caroling through the neighborhood... In fact, if you plan to go caroling this year, make sure you learn a little more about some of the songs you might be inclined to sing. "O Christmas Tree" This old German folk song about the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree has become embedded in the tradition of American Christmas celebrations (much the same way the actual tree has become a cultural standard separate from the religious celebration). Learn more about the history of this folk song. Search Related Topics:  o christmas tree  folk songs  christmas carols "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" If you're planning to hit the neighborhood for a caroling spree this season, this is a great carol to pull out of the bag. People can't resist singing along, even though most of us don't actually want any "figgy pudding." Learn more about where this song comes from with this brief history. Search Related Topics:  christmas carols  christmas folk music  folk song history "Jingle Bells" Every child loves singing about the jingle bells, so this is a great one to sing if you have young people in your caroling caravan. Of all the Christmas carols, though, I think "Jingle Bells" has one of the nicest stories behind it. Learn more with this brief history. Search Related Topics:  jingle bells  christmas carols  folk songs Bob Dylan - 'Christmas in the Heart' If you're not caroling this year and you just want to stay home and get in a folky Christmas mood, drink some holiday cocktails, and watch the snow fall, maybe it's time to revisit Bob Dylan's Christmas album from a few years back. Search Related Topics:  bob dylan  christmas albums  singer-songwriters Related Searches Christmas Music Christmas Song Folk Music Music Songs Christmas Lyrics Featured Articles Best of 2012: Folk Music Duos Review: Bobby Bare - 'Darker Than Light' Townes Van Zandt Rarities to be Released in 2013 Interview with Birds of Chicago All About Shovels + Rope The Story of "Silent Night"   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Hometown Holidays Discover the best holiday events near your hometown. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kim Ruehl Folk Music Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Folk Music newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Christmas & Hanukkah Folk Music CDs Various Artists - 'My Favorite Gifts' Erin McKeown - 'F*ck That' Winterbloom - 'Traditions Rearranged'   Follow me on: Advertisement