This song will give you goosebumps and put you in the holiday spirit at the same time.
In this clip from 2010, Boyle performs a simple, traditional but still stunning arrangement of the much-loved song. After watching, you can immediately understand why her 2010 album, The Gift (a collection of Christmas songs), has been certified platinum across the globe.
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About “O Holy Night”
Because of its soaring melody, “O Holy Night” is a popular choice for classically-trained singers and has been covered by Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and Mariah Carey. The song recounts the night of Jesus’ birth as a sacred and world-changing event. Originally a French poem set to music, the English lyrics were penned by John Dwight in 1855. Sing along, if you have the lung stamina.