The Zoomlians have been going around singing this since last Sunday when we started bringing out the Christmas stuff. They only know the refrain, but they sing it over and over. I've been meaning to teach them the verses... after I learn them. Here is a you tube with many versions of the song, some of which I love (I hear Theater of Voices in there!), and some... well...not so much! (What were they thinking with the German rock version?!)
I find the different versions of songs fascinating in the same way I find word etymology fascinating. My advice, skip the versions you dislike.
Which reminds me of my other favorite Latin carol: Personent Hodie. Same deal:
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