Category Archives: Music History

We continue our discussion of the supporting cast in the Christmas story with Luke 2:8–12. The shepherds   8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of … Continue reading →

The vast majority of Christmas songs focus on the birth of Christ, and rightfully should. However, there are a few that tell of others involved in the Christmas story; the supporting cast.  This is the first of two posts about these … Continue reading →

During the fourth century, the practice of bringing evergreen trees indoors, during the dark days of winter, spread across Europe. In medieval Germany, the increase in Christianity gave rise to a new tradition.  Germans began decorating the trees with apples … Continue reading →