“God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” is a traditional English Christmas carol. It dates back to the 18th century, if not earlier, and is one of the oldest known Christmas carols.

The Christmas carol tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and conveys a message of joy and comfort. The melody is often performed in a minor key, which gives the Christmas carol an unmistakable and somewhat haunting quality.

Over the years, “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” has been recorded and interpreted by various artists and remains a popular and enduring part of the Christmas music repertoire.