Merry Christmas: “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”
Back in 2011, ECW contributor Meg Groeling wrote about the beloved Christmas song “I Heard the Bells,” originally written as a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in the wake of the fighting at Mine Run in 1863. It is a longstanding tradition to re-share this article every year.
We invite you to take a moment to read her original post, and to fondly remember everything Meg contributed to the Emerging Civil War community.
Merry Christmas.
Thanks for remembering and honoring Meg Groeling each year. I enjoyed rereading her original Christmas article. It reminded me of her great personality, her wonderful books and articles. Even her name, Meg, reminds me of the Civil War. I think of “Meg” March from the book, “Little Women”. Thanks again for a poignant reminder of our Meg!
Miss Meg. She was simply the best!
This is a beautiful essay from a lady who should be remembered. Merry Christmas to all, especially to Meg — wherever you are.