"The First Noel" is a traditional Christmas carol that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The song describes the angels announcing the birth to poor shepherds who were tending their flocks in the fields at night. The shepherds saw a bright star shining in the sky and followed it to Bethlehem, where they found the baby Jesus lying in a manger. The chorus of the song, "Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel," celebrates the arrival of the Christ Child and acknowledges him as the King of Israel. Peter Hollens and GENTRI's rendition of the song preserves the traditional melody and lyrics while adding their own breathtaking harmonies and vocal arrangements. Their stirring performance captures the awe and wonder of the Christmas story and reminds us of the profound impact that the birth of Jesus had on the world.
