Monthly Archives: December 2015

Silent Night. The History of a Famous Carol

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Brad

Christmas Eve 1818. In 1818 the carol “Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht” was heard for the first time in a village church in Oberndorf, Austria. The congregation at that Midnight Mass in St. Nicholas Church listened as the voices of the … Continue reading →

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The Lighter Side of Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Brad

Today I have two examples of artists who don’t take the Christmas holiday too seriously. First, from my home state of Texas comes a song that has become a regular part of my holiday listening experience. “Merry Christmas from the Family” … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side of Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Brad

There are others in the Christmas story that are often overlooked; the mothers and their innocent children massacred by the order of King Herod. Matthew 2:13-18 13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in … Continue reading →

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