Music by | Mykola Dmytrovych Leontovych |
Lyrics by | Peter Wilhousky (adapted lyrics) |
Date | 1916 |
Publisher | public domain (music) Carl Fischer, LLC (lyrics) |
"Carol of the Bells" is a traditional Christmas song. Popular recent versions include those done by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, South Park and in the film Home Alone as arranged by John Williams.
Jennifer Hudson performed the song with a group of woodland animals in Elmo's Christmas Countdown. Billy Bunny makes a cameo during her redition of the song.
In 2009, the song was also performed by Beaker, The Swedish Chef, and Animal in a viral video. The trio previously collaborated as the Leprechaun Brothers.