As the Advent season commences, there lies a beauty in the air, saturated not just with the anticipation of Christmas but with the deeper, more resounding anticipation of Christ’s return. This season invites us to dwell in anticipation—a theme woven throughout the...
What makes “O Holy Night” such an iconic and beloved Christmas carol? A wide range of people have recorded it, including Mariah Carey, Josh Groban, David Phelps, Ella Fitzgerald, Weezer, and my personal favorite, The Reign of Kindo. No matter which version of the...
I have many favorite Christmas carols. One of them is “Joy to the World.” It has such an upbeat tune, and it fills my heart with joy. For many years I thought this song was about Jesus’ birth and the joy it brought to the world. I was surprised to discover that it is...