I’m throwing it waaaay back for this entry in the NL Holiday Music Advent Calendar.

My pick for today is ‘The Boar’s Head Carol’ by NL singer-songwriter Hugh Scott. His version appears on the 1998 release Christmas in the Harbour.

The song dates back to the Middle Ages and describes the presentation of a boar’s head at feast. Despite being an ancient tradition, in some quarters it still continues. The Boar’s Head Gaudy is head annually at Queen’s College Oxford, England. This year the Boar’s Head Gaudy is happening on December 17 and, according to their website, the boar’s head will make it’s appearance at 6:25pm.

More Christmas and Holiday Music from Newfoundland & Labrador

Stay tuned for more great Christmas songs from Newfoundland and Labrador.

I'm a big fan of traditional Christmas music, I love to hear a modern rendition of a 300 year old carol but, occasionally, a brand new song comes to my attention and dominates my Christmas listening. Newfoundland and Labrador's musicians have been holding their own in both regards. I’ll be sharing local songs —both old and new— from now until Christmas in my 2022 NL Music Advent Calendar.

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Check out: 2021’s NL Christmas music calendar.