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Gentlemen shepherds
For an inspiring new take on the time-honored God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, read the words and watch the performance of this memorable processional number.
A new version of Gloria in Excelsis Deo
This article highlights the excellent and unusual arrangement of Gloria in Excelsis Deo by noted composer and arranger Mack Wilberg.
The Light of the World
Sacred scriptures and modern prophets teach that Jesus Christ is the light of the world, a light that is endless and that cannot be darkened. Featured in this post is a radio drama covering much of the Nativity Story.
What was the Star of Bethlehem?
While the historical and astronomical evidence remains inconclusive, several interesting theories have been proposed by astronomers and scholars.
For unto us a Child is born
This well-known biblical passage is a messianic prophecy that foretells the coming of a special child who will be much more than an ordinary human ruler.
A night without darkness
The Book of Mormon refers to astronomical “signs and wonders” to accompany the birth of Christ, but one of those signs is so remarkable as to set it apart from the others.
The Wexford Carol
The Wexford Carol is an ancient Irish song recounting the birth of Jesus Christ.
In the bleak midwinter of old, a stable-place sufficed for God’s Son
Christina Rossetti’s In the Bleak Midwinter is a classic English Christmas hymn.
Longfellow and the Christmas bells
The story of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is one of despair and renewed hope - a painful experience that led to one of today’s most loved Christmas carols.
The Road to Bethlehem
How can the sacred heart of God heal all this guilt and grief. Lord, I believe. And yet, this night, help Thou my unbelief!
What shall we give?
“Our opportunities to give of ourselves are limitless, but perishable. There are hearts to gladden. There are kind words to say. There are gifts to be given. There are deeds to be done. There are souls to be saved."
Who were the Shepherds?
The shepherds who came to worship the Christ child have been revered and honored by Christians for centuries. However, at the time of Christ, people saw shepherds in a far less positive light.
Wise Men from the East Sought a Young Jesus
An detailed article about the Wise Men. Beautiful artwork you may not have seen, plus an interesting video depicting the end of the Wise Men’s long journey.
Coventry Carol
The “Coventry Carol” depicts the Massacre of the Innocents, in which Herod ordered all male infants under the age of two in Bethlehem to be killed, and takes the form of a lullaby sung by mothers of the doomed children.
That Holy Thing
George MacDonald’s lines present a contrasting view of the figure that the people are expecting and the figure that arrives.
With Wondering Awe
Only [the wise men] kneeled before the young child, Jesus. They had a star within that enabled them to see the star without. They saw it with the eyes of faith, and it brought them to Jesus.
O Holy Child
Marvin J. Ashton says that Jesus stands before the citadel of our souls, pleading for room in our hearts and our lives.
12 Days of Christmas: A daily study guide to bring the Savior into the season
This writer has come up with a study guide to use the 12 days of Christmas to focus on the Savior and the story of His birth.
Here In My Arms
This touching music video has emphasis on the divine calling of motherhood and the special ways Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ was able to give Jesus the gift of lifelong service as His mother.
The Babe of Bethlehem
One silent night, out over the white-chalked hills of Bethlehem, came a gentle cry. The great ones of the earth did not hear it, for they could not understand how an Infant could be greater than a man.