"Silent Night" is a popular Christmas carol that was originally written in German by Joseph Mohr in 1816. The English translation of the song is widely attributed to John Freeman Young. Harry Connick, Jr. is an American singer and songwriter who has released his own rendition of this classic Christmas carol. The song describes the peaceful and holy atmosphere surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the calmness and brightness of the night. The reference to the "virgin mother and child" is an allusion to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the miraculous birth of Jesus as the "holy infant." The lyrics invite the child to sleep in heavenly peace, representing the serenity and pureness associated with Jesus. The second verse describes the reaction of the shepherds, who were the first to receive the news of Jesus' birth. They are amazed and fearful by the glorious sight of heavenly lights, and the lyrics suggest that the angels in heaven are singing "hallelujah." This signifies the joy and celebration surrounding the arrival of the savior, Jesus Christ. Harry Connick, Jr.'s rendition of "Silent Night" preserves the traditional meaning and essence of the song, capturing the peaceful nature of the birth of Jesus and the joy it brings to believers.
