9.9K views · 77 reactions | It's a long-held tradition that during the Hallelujah chorus of Handel's famous work, the audience gets to their feet – but where did this practice come from? Charles King, author of a book on the birth of the oratorio, explains more… Listen to the full conversation ad-free at historyextra.com/podcast or search 'historyextra' wherever you listen to podcasts.  by Getty Images | HistoryExtra | Facebook

6.6K views · 123 reactions | Hallelujah Chorus (Music Video) - Mormon Tabernacle Choir | Corban Broadcasting Network | Facebook

8.9K views · 101 reactions | The Messiah Choir performs the "Hallelujah Chorus" in flash-mob fashion Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Directed by Eric Scott, the choir will perform Handel's "Messiah" on Jan. 21, 2018 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. | Southeast Missourian | Facebook