It was just a simple poem written by a village priest. However, when the church organist composed a melody for it, “Silent Night” became a song that would touch the world. The priest, Josef Mohr, and ...

Austria has something special to celebrate this festive period as it marks 200 years since the first performance of one of the world's most beloved Christmas carols, "Silent Night". Celebrations of ...

As the birthplace of a much-loved Christmas carol, Austria’s medieval city of Salzburg is a fitting destination for the festive season. Its snow-covered Alpine backdrop and famous Christkindlmarkt ...

The Christmas song "Stille Nacht" ("Silent Night") may have put the town of Oberndorf, Austria, on the map, but it's the chapel memorializing the beloved carol that is the town's main attraction. Best ...

It’s one of the most emotive Christmas carols. It’s one of the deepest and loveliest, too. It’s “Silent Night.” But what is the history and meaning of the song beyond its tender qualities? That’s what ...