I adore Christmas lights twinkling in the icy air and I love the smell of cinnamon and cedar, but there is another sense that fills me with joy even more than these…
the sounds of Christmas!
I grew up in a singing family, so once the Christmas season hit you would hear my dad belting out his favorite hymns and my mom singing Silent Night in German. I grew up with a love of music, especially the music of Christmas.
Every year I take one of our hymnals into the kitchen with me while I work and sing through all the Christmas hymns in it…several times.
I also love popping in a CD like this one:
I don’t even know how I ended up with this CD, but I love it! It truly is a peaceful part of my evening.
And then there is our family Christmas Eve service (details on how you can get your own copy can be found here). It is full of music as we sing our favorite Christmas hymns and retell the story of Christ’s birth.
And just for fun, I’ll sing you my favorite Christmas hymn…”Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel.” (Bet you weren’t expecting that!)
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Have a Merry Christmas all! May Christ be the purpose and meaning behind all your celebrations this year!
laurie says
ok, not fair! not only can you write well, but now i hear you have a beautiful voice too!!! that was beautiful. Merry Christmas! God Bless. P.S. I had my 5th miscarriage this summer, and am thinking about you and hoping you are doing ok.
Amy says
Thank you, Laurie. {hugs} to you. I am doing well. Waiting on the Lord. 🙂
Rebecca says
Beautiful!! That is one of my favorites too!!
Amy says
I have loved that hymn for years, but it isn’t always one of the more popular ones that is thought of. I just love the sense of longing the words and tune invoke!
Jordin says
*Beautiful*, Amy! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Kristin says
You have such a pretty voice. I love that song too. 🙂
Charlotte Moore says
Very good!!!
Joyce says
I too was raised with a love for music, my parents meet while in the local church choir. My dad and his family had a little family garage band. The tradition was as we decorate the tree Christmas music would play in the background. I remember sometimes my mom would just by the lit up tree and listen enjoying the peace at the end of a day. All year long every weekend my dad would have music going, he even put speakers in the kitchen. I look forward to Christmas service and the singing of the ‘ole hymns. Thanks for sharing.
Amy says
We play music while we decorate as well! The music just seems to set the tone for the season.
Kristin says
That is also my favorite Christmas hymn! I had chills the whole time you were singing! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Niki French says
Beautiful, Amy! My favorite is “Oh Come Let Us Adore Him” (I think). I love Christmas carols! Hope your family has a wonderful Christmas!
Mary says
Wow you have a beautiful voice, This is my favourite carol too. Have a wonderful Christmas
Amy says
Thank you 🙂
Grandma Lou says
Loved hearing you sing. Merry Christmas to you and all my beautiful great grandchildren.
Amy says
Awww, thanks Grandma! 🙂