[Music] The First Noël

The word Nowell comes from the French word Noël meaning "Christmas", from the Latin word natalis ("birth"). It may also be from the Gaulish words "noio" or "neu" meaning "new" and "helle" meaning "light" referring to the winter solstice when sunlight begins overtaking darkness.

Today is Christmas. Let's celebrate this great holiday by singing this beautiful Chrismas carol ''The First Noël'' (performed by Celtic Woman. Their voices are gorgeous!).

The First Noël

The first Noël, the angel did say,
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

Noël, Noël,
Noël, Noël,
Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a Star,
Shining in the East, beyond them far;
And to the earth, it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night.

Noël, Noël,
Noël, Noël,
Born is the King of Israel.