O little town of Bethlehem,how still we see thee lie;above thy deep and dreamless sleepthe silent stars go by.Yet in thy dark streets shineththe everlasting light;the hopes and fears of […]
Christmas season
Angels We Have Heard On High
Apparently, the French people love to sing at Christmas, as this will be the third hymn (if my calculations are correct) originating from that country. You can find numerous Chants de Noël (Christmas Carols) from France in most English-language hymnals…
Good Christian Men, Rejoice
I published this hymn as a later installment although, in terms of age, it rivals O Come, O Come Emmanuel and O Come, All Ye Faithful. However, I think it fits nicely here, after discussing a more “modern” Christian hymn of It Came Upon A Midnight Clear…
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear marks a shift in carol-writing, not universal but a shift nevertheless. Although beautiful and moving, it is not a particular favorite of mine. I still memorized the first couple of verses as a child, and enjoy the Christmas carol…
O Holy Night
Songs have the power to shape us and how we view the world. Songs influence our subconscious feelings and thoughts. Some songs are even able to impact life and death. Take O Holy Night…
The First Noel
We are already on our sixth hymn for NGT’s Twelve Days of Christmas Carols! Hopefully, you have enjoyed each post and learned to appreciate these wonderful holiday songs even more…
Silent Night
Silent Night is one of the best known Christmas carols. From children’s choirs to Celine Dion, from classical arrangements to pop versions…
Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Hark the Herald Angels Sing is our fourth installment of the Twelve Days of Christmas Carols. We are slowly reaching more “modern” hymns, so unlike O Come, All Ye Faithful and Joy to the World, Hark the Herald Angels Sing underwent one revision for lyrics and for music…
Joy to the World
Joy to the World has a unique place amongst traditional Christmas carols, for many different reasons. It also has a special place in my heart…