"''Jul, jul, strålande jul''" is a Christmas song with lyrics written by Edvard Evers and music composed by Gustaf Nordqvist. It was published in 1921. The song has been subject to many interpretations in Sweden, other Scandinavian countries and internationally by singers, choirs and orchestras. It was first published by music publisher Abraham Lundquist AB. The song was one of the most common Christmas carols in Sweden during the 20th century. The lyrics describe Christmas as white, then snow-filled, and depict the rest of Christmas blessings with a wish that Christmas brings light and peace. The first known recording of the song dates back to 1924 (in Swedish) with Strandbergs kvartett, as B-side of the single "Hosianna". "Jul, jul, strålande jul" (English: Christmas, Christmas, glorious Christmas) was composed both for solo voice or voices in unison with accompaniment (organ or piano), and for choir a cappella.

Recordings

Well-known recordings of the song include

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, Cyndee Peters,

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, Göteborgs Gosskör, Linköpings Studentsångare,

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, Stockholms Studentsångare, Anki Bagger, Sofia Karlsson,

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, Göran Lindberg and Thorleifs. In 2008 the song was recorded by

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on her album ''En helt ny jul''. In 2009, E.M.D. interpreted it on their album Välkommen hem, Sissel & Odd on their album '' Strålande jul'' and in 2010 Sanna, Shirley, Sonja on their album ''Vår jul''. In 2012,

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recorded the song for her album '' Vinternatten''. A recording by Christer Sjögren entered the Swedish Singles Chart on December 14, 2002 and reached #7.

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sang it in his 2002 album ''Jag kommer hem igen till jul''. His version topped at #48 in 2003 on the Swedish charts.

's version charted in 2013 and in subsequent years during the Christmas seasons on the Swedish Singles Chart. Top position reached for her version was #29 in 2018. An English interpretation with the title "Wonderful Peace" is made by

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References

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