O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

Is my favourite Christmas Carol. Music makes the season so joyous. It can be tiring to hear the stores playing the same songs over and over but I never tire of listening to Christmas classics. Away in a Manger is the song little ones usually sing at school concerts or church. Silent Night sung by any choir sets the mood for the Christmas story. Songs about Santa- Santa Claus is coming to Town, Reindeer- Granma got run over by a Reindeer and a White Christmas- I'm dreaming of a White Christmas are always popular non-religious songs. The story of a good king from the Middle Ages, Good King Wenceslas bridges the gap to modern times. Angels we have heard on High reminds us of the Angel in the story. The First Noel, What Child is This, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and of course O Holy Night are songs provided by many artists on many CDs. Sometimes we even have a favourite version of each song. Many movies and shows always include the music of the season. I like to put a selection of CDs to be played each year. Always in the background as I wrap presents, decorate the house or bake . I even have a good Kids' Christmas Favorites CD that is a blend of carols and songs. It is teaching my little grandchildren the music of the season. Do you have a favourite carol or song? Do you play the music regularly? Do you like the radio stations with continuous Christmas music? Have you listened to a Choir live or an orchestra playing the melodies? A visit to church enables us to sing our favourites. Does the music of the season bring joy to your soul?