Latin
| Carol | Composer /Lyricist | Year published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Adeste Fideles" ("O Come All Ye Faithful") | attributed to John Francis Wade, Latin words translated by Frederick Oakeley | c. 1743 | |
| "Gaudete" ("Rejoice") | sacred Christmas carol | 1582 | popularised by Steeleye Span (1973) |
| "In Dulci Jubilo" ("Good Christian Men, Rejoice") | |||
| "O Sanctissima" ("O du Fröhliche" or "Oh, How Joyfully") |
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