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A musical Advent calendar

Suzanne Cords / gswDecember 21, 2012

For many in the West, December signifies one thing above all else: Christmas. In this feature, DW journalists present favorite Christmas carols from around the world.

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An Advent calendar entitled: "Die kleine Stadt" (The Small Town)
Image: Richard Sellmer Verlag

For many in the West and beyond, December signifies one thing above all else: Christmas. And whether people are cozying up by the fire, drinking mulled wine at a Christmas market, decorating trees or waiting for the arrival of Santa Claus, music is a constant companion during the holiday season. In this feature, DW journalists present favorite Christmas carols from around the world.