"The First Noel" (also known as The First Nowell) is among the oldest songs now sung as a Christmas carol. The song is believed to be of Cornish origin, which means it can be traced to an ethnic group ...
The WMNF Song of the Day for December 25, 2025, is "The First Noel / Joy to the World" by Béla Fleck & The Flecktones.
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What does ‘Noel’ mean, exactly? Discover the true origin and history of this holiday word
Our modern English word "Noel" is derived from the Middle English word nowel and means "a shout of joy or Christmas song." ...
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