Rick Steves European Christmas | Oslo Norway and Girls Choir

Rick Steve's European Christmas takes viewers through various European countries to see how they celebrate the Christmas holidays. In this scene, the Norwegian Girl's Choir sings "Personent Hodie" in the Old Aker Church in Oslo, Norway. I really like this video for its cultural significance; and I think the song is so unique and really gets listeners in the spirit of the holiday season.

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[60sisthashit]

0:11:We really need more rinks like that here in Norway!

[MrGoodClass]

I would die to have the full recording of this version. This kicks the crud out of the Holst version

[Khaiman111]

In this scene, the Norwegian Girl's Choir (Det Norske Jentekor) sings "Personent Hodie" in the Old Aker Church (Gamle Aker kirke) in Oslo, Norway.

[bloofan06]

Sorry I didn't check this video earlier for comments!

The English version of this song is called "On This Day Earth Shall Ring" but it might be known as something else in other countries. Here are the lyrics.

On this day earth shall ring

with the song children sing

to the Lord, Christ our King,

born on earth to save us;

him the Father gave us.

Refrain:

Id-e-o-o-o, id-e-o-o-o, id-e-o,

gloria in excelsis Deo!

[OiOliOi]

yes please share the name of the carol!

[mic9check]

Tooo quick, I got it now

[mic9check]

which carol-what's the name of it?

[bloofan06]

I absolutely LOVE the song that the girls choir sings at :27. That is my favorite Christmas Carol of all! Thanks for posting this (even though I have it at home! Hee hee!)

[tkdmaster02]

hey if you have the dvd, can you tell me who sings carol of the bells on the slideshow in extra's?

[Treasonry]

cool