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First Performance of 'Silent Night'

December 24th, 1818 206 years ago

The first performance of 'Silent Night' took place in the Nikolauskirche in Oberndorf, Austria, on Christmas Eve. The carol was created by Joseph Mohr, a local priest, who wrote the lyrics, and Franz Xaver Gruber, a schoolmaster and organist, who composed the music. Together, they sought to bring a new spirit to the Christmas celebrations. This beautiful hymn, sung during a midnight mass, resonated with the congregation, quickly becoming a beloved piece of Christmas music around the world.

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