This lively traditional French carol dates back to the 19th century, the tune being an old hunting song ('Ancien air de chasse'). The text of the carol details the birth of Jesus and the wait of 4000 years for the event, as told by the prophets. It both observes the humility of God's birth in a stable and calls on the Kings of the Orient to attend the child. Duly humbled by the sight of the poor child the visitors express their joy without pretense. Perhaps this joyous carol expresses that childlike innocence that we so much long for during the festive season.
I hope you like my little Christmas elves that were born this season.

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