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: The English lyrics were written in 1865 by William Chatterton Dix , an insurance company manager from Bristol, England.
The phrase you provided is a Greek translation of the opening line of the famous Christmas carol, "". In Greek, it is rendered as " Ποιό να 'ναι αυτό το μικρό παιδί " (Poió na 'nai avtó to mikró paidhí). Historical Background : The English lyrics were written in 1865
: Dix wrote the words while recovering from a severe near-fatal illness and depression, which led to a profound spiritual awakening. The lyrics originally appeared in his poem titled " The Manger Throne ". Historical Background : Dix wrote the words while
: The hymn is set to the tune of " Greensleeves ," a traditional English folk song dating back to at least the late 16th century. It was first paired with Dix's lyrics in 1871 by Sir John Stainer. Meaning and Themes Songs of Christmas: What Child is This? | Faith Church It was first paired with Dix's lyrics in
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