Every year the same Christmas songs get played over and over again on people's playlists and the radio, but several have sad histories behind them which most do not know about
(WHTM) – Christmas brings Santa, cookies, decorations/lights, gifts, time with family, and Christmas Carols. Christmas Carols originated in 129 AD with “Angels Hymn,” according to Classic FM. Classic FM also states that Christmas Caroling started in the 19th century but instead of walking around door to door they would stand in a group outside and […]
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10 Dec
Isn’t it marvelous that every December, we hear songs all over the place that proclaim Jesus’ birth? In every store, radio and TV commercial, listeners (regardless of their faith) are reminded of the coming Messiah! Maybe the song “O Holy Night” has crossed your airwaves, but did you ever stop to consider the words? One line in particular stands out to me: “a weary world rejoices.”
And boy do we feel weary this Christmas.
2020 has been a difficult year. It’s been a year of loss for all of us, whether that was a job, a loved one, a relationship, or our sense of peace and security. As we head into the Christmas season, it can be difficult to muster up feelings of holiday joy.