The first noel the angels did say

Was to celebrate artwork and music all day 

On canvas and score did these masters complete 

All their holiday pieces with beauty replete. 

Noel, noel, noel, noel -

Born is the King of Israel!

 

Artwork: 

Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510): Adoration of the Magi (1475)

Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898): Adoration of the Magi (1904 version of original)

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (1794-1872): Flight into Egypt (1828)

 

Music: 

Hector Berlioz (1803-69): L'enfance du Christ (1850s)