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1. Snowflower Season
'Suddenly remembered, the snowy flower season of the past has arrived. Christmas day, but the rumor of hard-to-come-home spread far. Heartfelt longing, you in the midst of Christmas, lonely waiting for the soldier. Maybe you, praying earnestly'.
The lyrics are the words of a soldier sending love to his beloved at home when 'the snowy flower season of the past has arrived'. The gentle, poignant verses of Snowflower Season have melted countless Vietnamese hearts every Christmas season.
The longing and deep affection overflow during the cold Christmas season, along with the strong belief in the love of the soldier, is the flame warming the soul of the lover: 'Our love, like Christmas snowflakes, faithful, sending to the soldier, though far apart but close'.
"Chợt nhớ ra ngay, mùa hoa tuyết năm xưa đã về. Ngày lễ Noel nhưng đồn xa khó về thăm em. Chạnh lòng thương nhớ, em anh giữa mùa Giáng Sinh, bơ vơ ngóng người chiến binh. Chắc em anh đang cầu kinh".
Lời bài hát là lời của chàng chiến binh gửi người yêu thương ở quê nhà khi "mùa hoa tuyết năm xưa đã về". Những ca từ nhẹ nhàng, da diết mà khắc khoải của Mùa hoa tuyết đã làm tan chảy biết bao trái tim người Việt Nam mỗi dịp Giáng Sinh về.
Nỗi nhớ thương dào dạt tràn về trong mùa Giáng Sinh lạnh giá, cùng với niềm tin mãnh liệt vào tình yêu của chàng chiến binh chính là ngọn lửa sưởi ấm tâm hồn người yêu: "Tình chung hai đứa như hoa tuyết mùa Giáng Sinh, trung trinh gởi người chiến binh, tuy cách xa nhưng mà gần nhau".
3. A Prayerful Melody
Like a response to the love and longing of a warrior, the hometown girl also raises sweet and earnest sounds, praying to the Lord from the depths of her heart:
'Through many Christmases, a love endures. I implore God to witness my heart. Bestow upon me blessings, replace swift warfare with peace, and let love forever bloom in shades of green.'
4. Melancholic Hymn
With just a mention of its name, you can feel that this is a sad love story intertwined with the Christmas season. This renowned song recounts the memories of composer Nguyễn Vũ's unrequited love at the age of 14, in the picturesque town of Đà Lạt.
The song was penned in October 1972 in Saigon and immediately acquired exclusive rights by the Sơn Ca record label. The first successful rendition came from singer Thái Châu. To this day, 'Melancholic Hymn' remains a cherished piece in Christmas music albums.
5. Two Noel Seasons
'Two Noel Seasons', a season of joyous togetherness and a season of sorrowful parting. The haunting, poignant lyrics of the song evoke a deep sense of empathy for a love lost. Christmas is entwined with painful memories yet remains truly beautiful.
'That Christmas we spent together by the church
That Christmas you welcomed me into love
Kneeling beside the deep cave, listening to the biblical prayers
Looking at each other without speaking a word
Because we knew what to say...'
6. Divine Understanding
Still a prayer of a girl with a lover off to war, but the song Divine Understanding also echoes the shadow of Vietnam lamenting, trapped in the fires of war.
Christmas arrives, but the homeland is still not at peace; those far away remain distant and desolate. That haunting feeling not only evokes empathy for those who have experienced war but also profoundly impacts many young people of this generation. The second song by composer Nguyễn Văn Đông, introduced by Mytour in this article, hopes to evoke many emotions for readers.
7. Midnight Pledge
The song Midnight Pledge tells a poignant love story amid the challenges of war.
Christmas becomes a season of longing for the young couple: the girl's lingering resentment when the boy is late, and for many more Christmases, the boy remains entangled in the harshness of war, leaving the girl alone, 'kneeling by the cave, earnestly praying.' Despite the distant separation, they hold on to their faith: 'Being apart today is a challenge for tomorrow, our destined connection lasting long.' Perhaps, this touching love story has made composer Tuấn Hải's masterpiece endure the test of time.
8. Noel Apart
Also a song about loneliness and separation in love, Noel Apart evokes a subtle, melancholic feeling. Though not a widely known Christmas song, anyone listening to its melody can easily empathize with the boy running away from the memories of love to bury the loneliness, as expressed in the lyrics.
'I'm still wandering on the deserted road.
Today's love feels so bitter.
Noel has come, yet we have no pair.
I drag my feet, oh, how tired.
Yesterday's love has turned into smoke.
Noel beginsWith tears and pains...'
9. Remembering Noel
This composition by musician Đài Phương Trang, the song Remembering Noel, conveys blessings from one person to their beloved, but it is also a universal wish for everyone.
The lyrics resonate, making it seem like they overflow into the emotions and love of the couple. It's not hard to understand why people adore this song so much.
10. Echoing Bells (Jingle Bell)
Unlike the melancholic Christmas songs, Echoing Bells (Vietnamese version of Jingle Bell) carries a cheerful influence and is loved by generations in Vietnam. From the elderly to the little ones, everyone enjoys Echoing Bells (Jingle Bell).
The song brings a joyful, lively atmosphere to the Christmas holiday, making winter days warmer.
11. Christmas Alone
The song title says it all. Still within the Christmas theme and loneliness, Christmas Alone opens with a haunting melody, pouring out lyrics like a confessional, conveying to the listener a sense of sadness and resonance, making their hearts melt under the heat of sorrow.
Hoàng Bách was highly successful in composing and performing this song. If Melancholic Hymn is considered a Christmas hit of the 70s, Christmas Alone is undoubtedly a modern-day Christmas hit.
