"For the ninth consecutive year, 'O Holy Night' secures the title of the most cherished Christmas carol amongst the nation"
Although the results for the top 30 favourite Christmas carols in the UK as voted by The Nation's Favourite Carol in 2024 have not been released, historical data from past editions of this popular BBC programme provides some insight into common favourites.
Classics such as "Silent Night", "O Holy Night", "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", "O Little Town of Bethlehem", "Once in Royal David's City", "The First Nowell", "Joy to the World", and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" are often among the top choices.
For a precise 2024 top 30 list, one would typically wait for the BBC or official event organisers to release the information shortly after the broadcast or voting period ends.
However, some interesting facts about previous years' votes can be shared. For instance, 'Silent Night' was voted the fourth favourite carol in 2020, while Harold Darke's setting of 'In the Bleak Midwinter' took the fifth spot. 'O Holy Night', a carol of French origin, has been recorded by numerous singers, including Luciano Pavarotti and Mariah Carey.
Interestingly, 'Carol of the Bells' was voted the third favourite carol in 2020, and 'Ding Dong! Merrily on High' made its debut in the Top 30 at number 30. 'Angels from the Realms of Glory' also entered the Top 30 for the first time, ranking at number 26.
The Top 30 list for The Nation's Favourite Carol is traditionally revealed on Christmas Day. In 2020, Alexander Armstrong announced the list, which was also made available on the BBC website.
Another notable entry was 'It Came Upon a Midnight Clear', which climbed four places to reach the tenth spot in 2020. 'In the Bleak Midwinter', composed by Gustav Holst, originally as a poem by Christina Rossetti, was voted the second favourite carol in 2020.
'O Holy Night' has been voted as the best-loved Christmas carol of all time, a testament to its enduring popularity.
While we await the 2024 results, these historical insights offer a glimpse into the UK's favourite Christmas carols and the anticipation surrounding The Nation's Favourite Carol each year.
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