- Every night
- Lullabies are very old
- Found in every culture
Where it began
Lullabies are among the oldest songs we know. Some of the oldest written lullabies come from old Babylon, thousands of years ago.
Bedtime stories and night prayers are part of many homes. In Tamil homes, the thalattu is a gentle lullaby for children.
The English good night grew from an old wish for a good night of rest.
How it grew over time
Ancient times
Parents sing lullabies to help children sleep.
Middle Ages
Night prayers and blessings close the day in many homes.
1800s
Printed bedtime stories become popular with families.
Today
People send good night messages to loved ones near and far.
How it is celebrated in different places
India
Grandparents tell stories, and lullabies like thalattu are sung to little ones.
Europe
Bedtime stories and lullabies are part of family life.
Around the world
Friends and couples who live apart share a good night call or message.
Good Night moments
Good Night today
Today a good night message is a quiet way to say you are loved and remembered at the end of the day.
