Send us a text A single carol sparked devotion, defiance, and even moments of peace on the brink of war. We follow O Holy Night from a stained-glass celebration in 1847 France to a melody that crossed trenches, toppled barriers, and became the first song ever broadcast over radio waves. Along the way, we meet unlikely collaborators—Placide Cappeau, a poet and wine merchant; Adolphe Adam, a composer of Jewish heritage; and John Sullivan Dwight, an American minister and abolitionist—each adding...
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