Christmas Memories and Carols

Merry Christmas! Join Bridgett and Janet as they discuss Christmas memories and favorite Christmas carols.
 
Resources:

• The Surprising Origins of Christmas Carols: Explained
• Christmas Carols: The History Behind 9 Festive Favorites
• The Stories Behind Our Most Beloved Christmas Carols 
• O Holy Night
  • https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2023/11/26/o-holy-night-history-slavery-246556
  • https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/occasions/christmas/o-holy-night-original-lyrics-composer-recordings/
• Joy to the World: https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/occasions/christmas/joy-to-the-world-hymn-carol-lyrics-composer/
•  Away in a Manger: https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/occasions/christmas/away-in-a-manger-lyrics-history-carol/

 Baby Steps:

• Consider the lyrics of O Holy Night – how do they speak to you?
• Be the light of Christ and joy to the world! Let the angels sing through you!
• Revisit previous podcast episodes or enjoy silent reflection about 2023 and your advent journey.

Merry Christmas! Our next episode will be released on January 4, 2024.

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Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!