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The First Nowell is a famous traditional English Christmas carol.
The words and music are traditional English of the 16th or 17th century, but may possibly date from as early as the 13th century.
The combination of music and lyrics as it is known today first appeared in the early 19th century.
Source : Bramley, Rev. Henry Ramsden and Stainer, Sir John, Christmas Carols New and Old. London : Novello, Ewer & Co., ca 1878.
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