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How did lullabies come about?

In many countries of the world, children know hundreds of rhymes and songs that were known to their great-great-great-grandfathers. Although the word "lullaby" appeared in English only in 1824, such tunes have existed for many centuries. Lullabies have different origins. Many of them came from rituals, holidays and ceremonies many centuries ago in Europe.

Some of them are invented to explain the wonders of the world. Others repeat ancient spells, with which they tried to influence rains, storms, droughts and floods. It is said that the song "London Bridge is falling" appeared in ancient times. Such religious verses as "Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, bless the bed in which I lie" are taken from the old rites.

Some poems also trace their origins to ancient games. "Nick Knack Paddy Wack Give the Dog a Bone" came from a game that first became known in Japan. She reached Rome, from where the Roman conquering soldiers carried her throughout Europe, and she reached England. Sometimes the rhymes arose from the cries of street peddlers who offered their services in rhyme.

So, for example, "Hot peas, hot, hot, hot" was originally the cry of such a street vendor. Rhymed stories and songs were printed on long sheets of paper and sold for pennies. The poem "Three Blind Mice" was printed in 1609 and sold in this way. Some of the poems were performed by wandering actors on the streets. So, the poem "Thirty Days in September" has been used in school theaters since 1602! About half of the most famous poems are 200 years old or more.

Author: Likum A.

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