Dawn me now our gay apparel

The phrase “Don we now our gay apparel” is a line that is commonly associated with the Christmas carol “Deck the Halls.” The word “gay” in this context, however, has a different meaning than its current usage.

'Tis the season to be jolly, Don we now our gay apparel, Troll the ancient Christmas carol, See the blazing yule before us, Strike the harp and join the chorus. Follow me in merry measure, While I tell of Christmas treasure, Fast away the old year passes, Hail the new, ye lads and lasses! Sing we joyous all together, Heedless of the wind and.

'Don we now our gay apparel': gay men's dress in the twentieth century by Cole, Shaun Publication date Topics Gay men -- Clothing, Costume -- History -- 20th century Publisher Oxford ; New York: Berg Collection internetarchivebooks; printdisabled Contributor Internet Archive Language English Item Size M.

Beginning with a look at the subcultural world of gay men in the early part of this century -- particularly in New York and London -- this fascinating book analyzes the trends in dress adopted by gay men as well as the challenge gay style has made to mainstream mens fashion.