Civil War Poem Becomes a Christmas Carol

[Kerflumoxed]

Undoubtedly, many of you have heard this Christmal carol, but did you know it had its origins in the American Civil War?

Here is a link (yes, Wikopedia, but this one is accurate). Especially note the 4th verse.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Heard_th ... istmas_Day

And, if you haven't heard a vocal version, here is a great one, narrated by Edward Hermann:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXfzp296zhA

Since I am an old man, I am particularly fond of this version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a97x8mgvgLI

Merry Christmas to all.

J