ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Hymns and hymn tunes

Okay kiddo, so have you ever gone to church on a Sunday morning and sung along with everyone else? Those songs you sing are called hymns! They’re special songs that people sing to praise God and show their love for religion.

Now, hymn tunes are the special melodies that go along with the hymns. Think of them like the “theme song” for the hymn. Some hymn tunes are really old and traditional, while others are more modern and new.

People have been singing hymns and hymn tunes for hundreds of years! They’re a really important part of many different religions and cultures. Some people even like to sing hymns when they’re feeling sad or need some comfort.

So the next time you’re singing a hymn in church (or anywhere else!), you’ll know that it’s a special song with a special melody that helps people show their love for religion.