Seditious Greetings!: The Political Code of "O Come All Ye Faithful"

Dec 21, 2025
13 mins

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One of the most theologically and liturgically important Christmas carols may contain coded messages against the Throne of England!


Additional Music: "Adeste Fidelis" by Bing Crosby with The Max Terr choir; John Scott Trotter and his orch.; Traditional; Decca (BM 03929)

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