Peter, Paul And Mary - A Soalin' (* This Video Will Be Deleted Soon. See The Video Description) -

The song "" by the American folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary was first released on their 1963 album Moving . It is a reimagined traditional English folk tune that blends medieval customs with 1960s folk harmonies. Song Meaning and Historical Roots

: While "souling" was originally an autumn tradition for All Souls' Day , Peter, Paul and Mary's version incorporates Christmas elements by sampling melodies from " God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen " and " Hey, Ho, Nobody Home ". Arrangement and Composition The song "" by the American folk trio

It is a challenge to decide whether this song – A' Soalin' – is a Christmas Song or a song for All Soul's Night (or Hallow's Eve). WordPress.com Arrangement and Composition It is a challenge to

: During Allhallowtide (October 31 – November 2), the poor and children would go door-to-door singing and offering prayers for the dead in exchange for "soul cakes"—small, spiced round cakes marked with a cross. The track is based on the medieval English

: The chorus, "Soal, a soal, a soal cake, please good missus a soul cake," directly references this plea for alms.

The track is based on the medieval English tradition of "," a precursor to modern trick-or-treating.

The trio's version is a complex vocal arrangement written by along with Elena Mezzetti and Tracy Batteast. A' Soalin' | Christmas Songs