Christmas Carols
- ‘Carol of the Bells’ Is More Than a Christmas Favorite. It’s a Ukrainian Cry of Independence.Composed during World War I, “Shchedryk” folk song has survived the Nazi, communist, and now commercial eras to remind and revive the ties of hearth and home.Nadiyka Gerbish and Yaroslav Hrytsak|
- What Language Is This? Coptic Comes to ChristmasA new song highlights a growing interest outside the Egyptian church in reviving an ancient language of the Christian world.Emily Belz in New York|
- Have Popular Carols Lost Their Sense of Worship?Even with today’s nonstop Christmas soundtrack, churches can still embrace the storytelling and nostalgia that comes with seasonal hymns.Kelsey Kramer McGinnis|
- Hallelujah! ‘Messiah’ Sing-Alongs Turn Audience into the ChoirThe centuries-old tradition has returned to community theaters after a pandemic hiatus.Kelsey Kramer McGinnis|
- Hark! It’s CT’s 2022 Christmas Music PlaylistOur festive favorites this year span from kids’ carols to heavy metal.Kelsey Kramer McGinnis|
- Our December Issue: We Wonder as We WanderAll of us come to the manger as pilgrims.Kelli B. Trujillo|
- These Christmas Carols Bring Joy to the Whole WorldChristian leaders and musicians in nine countries and territories share their favorite Western and local holiday tunes.Compiled by Morgan Lee|Indonesian
- Mark Lowry, Did You Know Your Mary Song Would Be Controversial?The success of “Mary Did You Know?” is a miracle to the songwriter, three decades later.Bob Smietana - Religion News Service|
- Christianity Today’s 2021 Christmas Albums RoundupHere are our favorite new releases by Christian artists, including The Porter’s Gate, Chris Tomlin, and more.Kelsey Kramer McGinnis|
- All I Want for Christmas Is a Song that Mentions JesusMost-played hits around the world celebrate love, snow, and chestnuts before getting around to Christ.Daniel Silliman|
