Category Archives: Music

12 Days of Christmas Hymns – In the Bleak Midwinter

by Elizabeth Posted on December 22, 2010

Since I was a teenager I have been a fan of the work of Christina Rossetti. Her poem Remember remains one of my favorites. It really spoke to me when I was 14. That was the year that I tried … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Hymns – Silent Night (English & German)

by Elizabeth Posted on December 21, 2010

Doubling up today with “Silent Night” and the German version, “Stille Nacht.” I love this song in the original German. Just a few days left until Christmas! I hope all your preparations are going well and that the season is … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Hymns – Three Songs About Three Kings

by Elizabeth Posted on December 20, 2010

You’ll have to forgive me for missing the past 2 days. Had a bit of an attack on Friday and yesterday I started a gallbladder detox. We’ve got a history of it in my family and I figure I’ll do … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Hymns – Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful

by Elizabeth Posted on December 16, 2010

Honestly, my first memory of this song is from that Brady Bunch Christmas special. So strange. Anyway, love this tune and have always thought it had a sweet, calm sound. I’ve heard many different versions, but I don’t think any … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas Hymns – Angels We Have Heard on High

by Elizabeth Posted on December 15, 2010

This is one of my favorites to sing. It seems that it’s been a selection almost every Christmas service I’ve attended and I love that no matter who is singing it, you can sense the joyfulness behind the words. I … Continue reading →