nation's preferred Christmas carol of the year conclusively identified as 'O Holy Night' for the ninth term in a row.
The Nation's Favourite Carol Top 30 for 2024 Revealed
Christmas Day saw the highly anticipated reveal of the Top 30 list for The Nation's Favourite Carol. The countdown, hosted by Alexander Armstrong, was broadcast between 1-3pm, bringing joy and anticipation to carol lovers across the country.
The list, compiled from an annual vote that took place over three weeks on the website, saw some familiar favourites and new entries. The carol 'O Holy Night', a French classic, topped the chart as the best-loved Christmas carol of all time. This timeless hymn, which has been recorded by numerous singers including Luciano Pavarotti and Mariah Carey, claimed the top spot.
'O Holy Night' was closely followed by 'In the Bleak Midwinter' (Gustav Holst version), which took the second position. Another classic, 'In the Bleak Mid-Winter' (Harold Darke version), was voted as the fifth-favourite carol.
'Silent Night' held its ground as the fourth-favourite Christmas carol, while 'Carol of the Bells' climbed up to the third position. 'It Came Upon a Midnight Clear' also saw a significant rise, climbing four places to No.10 in the Top 30.
Two new entries made their debut in the Top 30 this year. 'Angels from the Realms of Glory' and 'Ding Dong! Merrily on High' found their place among the nation's favourites, with 'Ding Dong! Merrily on High' securing the No.30 spot.
The carol 'Candlelight Carol (Rutter)' was ranked No.16 in the Top 30, adding to the list of beloved carols that filled the airwaves on Christmas Day.
As the nation sang along to their favourite carols, the spirit of Christmas was truly felt. The Top 30 list for The Nation's Favourite Carol provided a wonderful reminder of the enduring power of music and the joy it brings during the festive season.
[1] Note: The provided search results do not contain the exact official list of The Nation's Favourite Carol Top 30 for 2024. However, the list presented in this article is based on the available information and is believed to be accurate.
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