when did christmas music start

Christmas music is a long-standing tradition that has its roots in religious and cultural celebrations of the holiday. The first recorded instance of Christmas music dates back to the 13th century when an English composer named John Dunstaple composed a setting of the "Adeste Fideles" hymn. The tradition of singing Christmas carols and hymns has been widely celebrated throughout history, and the popularity of Christmas music has continued to grow with the advent of popular holiday albums and radio stations.