Something I have enjoyed discovering over these past few years in my research of Christmas songs is how many of them originated in other countries. Knowing this now causes these … Continued
The plants that we usually associate with Christmas are evergreen trees and poinsettias and not roses. Therefore, you might be surprised to find out that a song called “Lo, How … Continued
The past couple of years, we have concluded our “Faith Kids Nativity Sing-along” Sunday at Faith Church Beecher by singing “Go, Tell It on the Mountain.” We picked this song … Continued
One of my memories of Christmas growing up was attending the Christmas Eve service at my grandma’s church in Boone, Iowa. There are two songs that come to mind from … Continued
A tradition I started on this blog in 2021 was the exploration of the stories behind and meanings of various Christmas songs in the weeks leading up to Christmas. I’ve … Continued
Back in 2021, I decided to use the blog posts leading up to Christmas to explore the stories behind and meanings of various songs we sing in the Christmas season. … Continued
The Christmas season is filled with particular sights (trees, lights, and the like) and smells (peppermint, cinnamon, and evergreen trees!). It also features many sounds, like wrapping paper getting crumpled … Continued
While nativity scenes usually include shepherds and magi (often called wise men and sometimes portrayed as kings) together worshipping Jesus, we do not read about them both being there at … Continued
While the exact date (or time of year) that Jesus was born is not noted in the biblical texts, the location of his birth is a key part of the … Continued
As we journey towards Christmas in this Advent season, I thought this would be a good opportunity to spend the next few weeks reflecting on some Christmas carols. While “Joy … Continued