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Song that in medieval times was associated with a round dance; today carols are associated with festivals such as Christmas and Easter.

Christmas carols were common as early as the 15th century. The custom of singing carols from house to house, collecting gifts, was called ‘wassailing’. Many carols, such as ‘God Rest You Merry Gentlemen’ and ‘The First Noel’, date from the 16th century or earlier.

The colours of the flag date from Napoleon's invasion in 1796. The design is based on the French tricolour. Effective date: 19 June 1946. >>