From Tragedy to a Classic Christmas Carol: The Story of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "I Heard The Bells"

The famous Christmas carol, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, was written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow during the Civil War. The song's lyrics reflect the poet's feelings of despair and hope, reminding us that no matter how deep our pain or sorrow, we are but a breath away from the sweet bells and singing of heaven.