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History of White Christmas



The history of White Christmas began early 1940. It was in this year that this famous song was penned down. The lyrics are by Irving Berlin. Berlin stayed up all night to write songs, it was his custom. The lyricist was a Russian Jewish immigrant who makes fun at a resident of Los Angeles who in the midst of clear and warm weather, with palm trees, craves for a northern traditional Christmas.

The verse was later dropped, but the chorus has continued.

In 1942, a film was made named Holiday Inn. The film starred Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. The song was a duet by Bing Crosby and Marjorie Reynolds. It had received the Academy Award for the best song and this is a documented fact in the history of White Christmas. However, the White Christmas is famous for other reasons as well. The World War II had destroyed not only the nations but also the hopes and aspirations of millions. With an uncertain future the dark bleak days were a torment to many. White Christmas was like a fresh breeze, giving a feel-good feeling and succor to the tormented souls. The main reason was the song expresses a sense of yearning and peace. By the time the war got over, White Christmas was the biggest selling single, a record unbroken for more than fifty years. The song hit the charts on 3rd October 1942 and climbed up to the number one position by 31st October.

History of White Christmas has been chronicled many times and the facts continue to inspire singers worldwide. Enjoy singing the evergreen Christmas Son, ‘I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas' with Christmas Carnivals.
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