After a ban by Puritans in the 1600s, carols saw a major resurgence in the 1800s. Classics like "Silent Night," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "O Holy Night" were composed during this period.
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The era of commercial hits began with the release of "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" in 1934 and Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" in 1941. Top Christmas Songs by Performance After a ban by Puritans in the 1600s,