Description: “Silent Night” was sung for the first time almost 200 years ago in SalzburgerLand. It is a part of Christmas like no other song.
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Gentle tunes and soothing words that touch the soul: The magic of “Silent Night” has remained uninterrupted for more than 200 years. A song that promises consolation and gives hope. Over and over again.
For centuries, the song has crossed borders and overcome crises. It connects people no matter their origin, age or religion, and provides a link back to the time during which it was created. Over 200 years ago, Joseph Mohr, a priest from Salzburg, and Franz Xaver Gruber, a teacher from Upper Austria, sang the song for the very first time at the St. Nikola Church in Oberndorf near Salzburg. The original poem was authored by Joseph Mohr, whereas Franz Xaver Gruber added the melody on his request. Only a few y