Christmas Carols
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” – The Carol That Shouldn’t Exist, Part 2
Thursday, December 24th, 2009Part 3 of series: Christmas Carol Inspiration
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In yesterday’s post I explained that the beloved carol, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” was originally penned with a different opening line, “HARK how all the welkin rings.” The author’s original was changed and published by a friend, though without his […]
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” – The Carol That Shouldn’t Exist, Part 1
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009Part 2 of series: Christmas Carol Inspiration
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“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” is surely one of the most popular and beloved of Christmas carols. Each year, it is sung in thousands upon thousands of churches at Christmastime, not to mention being played in countless stores across the world, […]
Christmas Carol Inspiration: An Introduction
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009Part 1 of series: Christmas Carol Inspiration
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For several years I have wanted do a series on Christmas carols, one that would include some interesting bits of history as well as a theological examination of the lyrics. And for several years I have found myself distracted by other […]
Favorite Holiday Songs (Section 2)
Friday, December 28th, 2007Part 4 in the series: More Christmas Carol Surprises
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Three years ago I posted the list of the top 25 Christmas songs according to ASCAP (The American Society of Composers and Publishers). This list reflects the songs that have been performed the most in the past five years. […]
Favorite Holiday Songs (Section 1)
Thursday, December 27th, 2007Part 3 in the series: More Christmas Carol Surprises
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I can still remember the moment many years ago when my youth leader at church said, “You know, ‘Jingle Bells’ really isn’t a Christmas carol. It’s more of a winter song.” I was stunned. This had never occurred to […]
Favorite Christmas Carols
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007Part 2 in the series: More Christmas Carol Surprises
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What are your favorite Christmas carols?
From one perspective this is an easy question. My guess is you already have some answers in mind: “Joy to the World,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “White Christmas,” “Jingle Bells,” and, perhaps […]
More Christmas Carol Surprises
Saturday, December 22nd, 2007Part 1 in the series: More Christmas Carol Surprises
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Three years ago I did a blog series called Christmas Carol Surprises. As we draw near to Christmas, I thought it might be good to revisit and add to this series. What follows will be an edited and expanded […]