Away in a Penthouse, the Little Lord Jesus Slate Debates

When hath gave way to has, the original meaning of merry, and other insights from popular Christmas carols.
Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/podcastsplus.

Twitter: @lexiconvalley
Facebook: facebook.com/LexiconValley
Email: lexiconvalley@slate.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices