The classic Christmas Carol "Silent Night" was orinially written in which language?

Correct answer: German

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Deborah
Deborah
Singing Silent Night in German was a highlight of the Lutheran Christmas Eve service when I was a kid in small town Manitoba Canada.
I am not a number.
I am not a number.
Ravindranath , and the tune.
fran
fran
During WW1 there was an unofficial 24-hour truce because of that song. Fascinating little slice of history.
Ravindranath
Ravindranath
looks like the title is the only common thing between the two versions
Queen Esther
Queen Esther
I sang silent night while caroling on Christmas!! and oh my gosh people really loved my singing!! as always!! I think. I did do a really good job!! loved to sing it!
Wisenheimer
Wisenheimer
also, "Oh Christmas tree" (O Tannenbaum)
Cat Cha
Cat Cha
"originally"
Player #121204467
Player #121204467
fran, and a football game too...😉
Player #82905928
Player #82905928
Was first done on guitar because mice had chewed inside the church organ and damaged it.