O Come All Ye Faithful ~~~ Adeste Fideles ~~~ Bing Crosby

[Bidyyy]

BEAUTIFUL..................tha­nks !!!

[manfreadstraw]

@Bidyyy Glad you enjoyed, thank you, & Merry Christmas !! :))

[heartland121]

my choir is singing this song, candle light concert. we walk in carying candles to this song. its so pretty <3

[Dayniac4324]

Wonderful video, Manfread. Bing has to be one of the best at delivering this and so many Christmas favorites. Thank you ... Merry Christmas dear friend ... hugs... Toni

[manfreadstraw]

@Dayniac4324 Thank you Toni. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Here we had uncomfortably hot weather... difficult to take. You're so right, Bing is second to none when it comes to singing these Christmas hymns... Wonderful that you enjoyed again dear friend !! manfread, xoxo

[Navyfoots]

Thanks for posting this, Bing's AF is my favorite of all time.

[manfreadstraw]

@Navyfoots You know, i probably agree with that - Bing's version - hard to beat! Thanks.

[Navyfoots]

@manfreadstraw And here we are a year later and Christmas is back. YES!

[manfreadstraw]

@Navyfoots I don't think anyone sings this better than Bing, and as you say, wonderful time of year. Hopefully we can all take a rest and reflect on the past 12 months, Season's Greetings.

[95rrs]

I sang Adeste Fideles about 2 years ago with my classmates, and they said that my voice is a little similar to Bing's voice....

[manfreadstraw]

@95rrs Great to hear ! Obviously Bing had a great voice and, if you keep going you may yet claim his mantle ! Take care ... manfread

[raigekimaru]

I love the crazy coloratura soprano in the background =P

[ArsPraestigium]

Comrade Lenin (Interesting choice of names, by the way, for either a Christian or Muslim), I greatly regret you had a miserable childhood, and am truly happy that Christmas did and does help to lighten those trying times.

Please do not deceive yourself, however, (as another poster suggests) into believing the two religious belief systems are in any way the same.

Yes, they share the patriarch Abraham, but from there, the differences are profound.

May you be blessed.

[manfreadstraw]

@ComradeLenin1289 Appreciate that. Islam is one of the three great religions, and they're related so being Muslim or Christian shouldn't make any difference. On a side note it came out on SBS Dateline that the angst portrayed between Muslims and Christians in Indonesia was actually gov't orchestrated - the two denominations were in reality more than happy to live side by side in peace and harmony... i.e. the violence was/is gov't sponsored...

[ChristinaWolfle]

@manfreadstraw yeah I think their is a conspiracy. I believe Muslims, Christians , and Jews all should celebrate Jesus, keep Kosher , and whatever muslims do because its the same religon.

[manfreadstraw]

@ChristinaWolfle Thanks. I agree with you.

[sheltv100]

@ChristinaWolfle I wonder what you are talking about? The only thing that Christians, Jews, and Muslims have in common is that they are seeds of Abraham.

[Shabannie]

I do love Bing. I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas.

-------Ellen

[Dayniac4324]

Watching again on this Christmas Day -- beautiful Manfread ... brings the true spirit of Christmas to us all. Thank you my friend. Merry Christmas !

[manfreadstraw]

Many thanks Toni, and hope you had a wonderful Christmas with David and Josh and with Mom and Dad.

We ended up having a quiet one too as at the last moment my cousin was called in to work as she's a hospital nurse.

Blessings and Merry Christmas to all of you !! xxx

[omitnot]

merry christmas, manfread! remember our appointment with jack....

[manfreadstraw]

Hope you had a great Christmas there Amit - Merry Christmas again!

Jack, as with a "D"? Careful with the matches.

[theoverbeat1964]

great vice for a wonderfull video, Thanks for send it me!

José

[manfreadstraw]

Merry Christmas Jose!!

[pili2255]

Hermoso video, gracias David!

Gaby.

[dlpine71]

Beautiful video, Manfread!! Bing Crosby and Christmas music ~ marvelous!!! Stars and stars!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

David

[elczanka]

Thank you David for sending this beauty. We would like to greet all. Happy Christmas

Alicja

[manfreadstraw]

Thank you very kindly, Merry Christmas!!

[manfreadstraw]

David, guess what they screened Christmas night at 8:30pm on the Fox Classics channel ?? Bing and Fred in Holiday Inn !! Hadn't seen it in years, thoroughly enjoyed it. A very Merry Christmas to you all.

[safeharbor7]

Beautiful video, 5***** + Merry Christmas...

[manfreadstraw]

Thank you & Merry Christmas

[ethanzhigowsky]

With the best wishes for friendship, joy and realization.

Merry Christmas!

Happy New Year!

[manfreadstraw]

Thank you - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!

[teamjasperlover94]

great song! and i love the pictures!

[manfreadstraw]

It amazes me how popular Bing remains... several friends have emailed to express similar sentiments, and of course I agree. Thank you!!

[teamjasperlover94]

i especially love how he does it in the original Latin! i hope you have a blessed holiday

[manfreadstraw]

Thank you, and likewise Blessed holidays. I've actually placed a link in the "more info" section at the bottom which details the history of O Come All Ye Faithful, "Adeste Fideles". It's interesting reading.

[lovinSpoonful]

God's gift to mankind through this little infant is so spectacularly merciful - almost incomprehensible.

[manfreadstraw]

Thank you, appreciate it. Short quote from Wikipedia, "Jesus of Nazareth (c. 4 BC/BCE c. 30 AD/CE),[1] also known as Jesus Christ, is the central figure of Christianity, which views him as the 'Messiah foretold in the Old Testament,' and within which most denominations recognize him as the Son of God and as God incarnate."

[pili2255]

Very beautiful, thank you David for share...grreat voice of Crosby!

Gaby.

[manfreadstraw]

Thank you Gaby! Merry Christmas!

[allshookup77]

This was wonderful! The music and images were beautiful! Well done, I truly enjoyed it! ... FrAnK (★★★★★)

(Thanks Dayniac4324 for sharing)

[manfreadstraw]

Thank you FrAnk for such kind words (and stars!! You're too kind!!), and a wonderful friend in Toni... one of a kind!!

Have a very Merry and Joyous Christmas.

[PollieHollie67]

Thanks for this. It is heart warming and festive and a beautiful video too. Lots of love, Paula xoxox

[manfreadstraw]

Paula my friend, glad to have warmed your heart and shared a little Yuletide joy with you! May you have a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends. Manfread, xoxox

[theoverbeat1964]

very beautifull vid! love!

[manfreadstraw]

Lol !!! Thank you very much Jose !!! Love my friend - money can't buy me love??

A very Merry Christmas in Sevilla !!

[baldyholly79]

What a voice he had, brilliant and a beautiful video.

[manfreadstraw]

Thanks so much for that, and I must agree Bing did have a great voice for these carols - Toni was moved to tears as was a friend of mine in Bondi Beach...

Merry Christmas my friend.

[manfreadstraw]

Thank you Sharine for such kind words. Apologies for the delay in replying as somehow I missed the post ! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas - Merry Christmas !

[CDmagz]

manfreadstraw:

CDmagz

This is tells all. One very big sound track and stunningly beautiful footage. Bringing this joyous time of year in..This entertainer is the best. Loved this alot.

Please do more.

all stars and more

wishing a very Merry Christmas and beyond

CDm

M

[manfreadstraw]

I had to email you as the posting kept failing - Merry Christmas should this one get through!

[omitnot]

merry christmas, my friend... a remarkable video indeed *****!

[manfreadstraw]

Amit, thank you very kindly for your comments, very glad you enjoyed - hope you and your family have a great Christmas!!

[omitnot]

thank you, manfread.... apart from the rich voice of bing, it's been quite educative y'know... your write-up & info on 'adeste fideles' ...thx for that.

[manfreadstraw]

Amit, I always like to try to add some historical interest / facts if possible...... thanks for the compliment

[ginnykaren]

This was exquisite! So very, very beautiful !

[manfreadstraw]

Thank you Ginny, I'm very happy you were moved by it. Hope you have a terrific Merry Christmas.

[Dayniac4324]

Manfread... an absolutely beautiful video...your brought tears to my eyes. No one can sing this like Bing. I love the painting at 2:57. Thank you - straight to my favorites - I'll be watching this over and over. Thanks my friend...love it !!

Merry Christmas and Peace On Earth.

[manfreadstraw]

Toni dear friend, thank you so much for your kind words, I truly appreciate them, and that you've shed some tears, I'm humbled.

For the painting I've put the 3 links in the 'more info' section on the right. It's the only pic I found with infant Jesus portrayed as the 'Lamb of God' signifying his role of the perfect sacrificial offering that atones for the sins of humanity. In Latin it's called "Agnus Dei".

Hope you're well on the recovery trail and may you all have a wonderful Christmas, xo.

[Shabannie]

Yes, I had a burst of energy for making videos. I love the Bing Crosby song. And the pictures you selected are very nice for Christmas!

[manfreadstraw]

Lol, you sure did have a burst of energy, and let's hope it keeps delivering! Thank you for your comments Ellen, and very happy you enjoyed - have a great Merry Christmas!!

[dlpine71]

Manfread,

Wonderful song with der Binger .. the great Bing Crosby .. and beautiful pictures making yours a very special video!! Peace on Earth and goodwill to all men and women!! Many Christmas stars, my friend. Merry Christmas!!

David

[elczanka]

Gorgeous song. Very beautiful video. David, thank you for sending. Cordial greetings to all. Merry Christmas

Alicja

[manfreadstraw]

Many thanks for the praises, appreciate it, and a very Merry Christmas to you too! And btw love the instrumental version of Silent Night on your home page - truly beautiful.

[manfreadstraw]

Hi David,

The cd (special edition that came free with the newspaper last year) also has ole blue eyes Frank's version of this traditional hymn, but Bing wins by a handsome distance. Thank you for all the kind words, and a very Merry Christmas to you and Toni and Josh. God bless.