The Silent Night Association

The Silent Night Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the goal of disseminating authentic information about "Silent Night" all over the world.

One of the main goals of the association is to become the "Information Desk" for all questions relating to "Silent Night."

The association also strives to make the public aware that the first performance of the world's best-loved carol took place in Austria.

Through the association, the research conducted by historians is made available to writers and historians on a world-wide basis.

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You can help continue this research by joining the Silent Night Association. You may e-mail the association regarding an application and the yearly membership dues. Click here to E-Mail the Silent Night Association.

At one time, correcting the misinformation about "Silent Night" seemed like an impossible task, however, the Internet enables the Silent Night Association to reach out to individuals, organizations and media outlets around the globe.

For many years, the fact that the original melody is slightly different from the popular 20th Century version was unknown outside the Salzburg area. Through the Internet, choirs around the world have become aware of the original Franz Gruber arrangements.

Research continues regarding the carol and its composers. The association promotes the research activities and helps to provide some of the needed funds. In 1998, historian Manfred Fischer, searched through ancient archives and dusty records to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the site thought to be the birthplace of Joseph Mohr, at 9 Steingasse, was invalid. It was also discovered that Mohr lived for a time on the same street, at 31 Steingasse, and was most likely born on the other side of the Salzach River since he was baptised on the day of his birth in the Salzburg Cathedral Parish (The Dom).

You can help continue this research by joining the Silent Night Association. E-mail the association for an application and information about the yearly membership dues.