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In dulci jubilo
Folk Song
Folk Song
The bilingual song dates from the second half of the 14th century; the text is probably by Heinrich Seuse and is a "macaronic poem" that blends two languages. The melody has been used by various composers over the centuries, such as Johann Sebastian Bach, and it remains a popular Christmas carol today.
Sources
History:
In dulci jubilo
(
14th century
)
Edited by
Language
Latin
German
Region
Germany
Noted in
Codex Hs I 164, Mainz
In dulci jubilo
(
1607
)
Edited by
Language
Latin
German
Region
Germany
Noted in
Musae Sioniae
Praetorius wrote a musical score that is still in use today. This version is still included in the Catholic hymnal Gotteslob.
Nun singet und seid froh
(
1646
)
Language
German
Noted in
Hannoversches Gesangbuch
The German-language version is also included in the current Protestant hymnal.
Good Christian Men, Rejoice
(
1853
)
Edited by
Language
English
Region
England
Noted in
Carols for Christmas-tide, Novello, London
Eg synger julekvad
(
1905
)
Edited by
Language
Norwegian
Noted in
Songbok for sundagsskule og ungdomslag
Jeg synger Julekvad
(
1856
)
Edited by
Language
Danish
Noted in
Jule-Salmer
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