Silent Night May 2026
: Composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics written by Joseph Mohr in Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria.
: Popular tradition holds it was written for guitar because mice had chewed through the church organ bellows, though historical evidence suggests Mohr simply wanted a new hymn for Christmas Eve. Silent Night
Silent Night explained (including that ending) - Caution Spoilers : Composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber