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Tag: Christmas
Sunday morning music
Enough with the Christmas muzak already! Let’s have something that’s both tuneful and prayerful. Words aren’t necessary. First, here’s Mannheim Steamroller with “Fum, Fum, Fum“. It’s a very old tune from Catalonia in Spain. (Lyrics at the link above.) Next, an ancient English air, “Greensleeves”, the tune of which was adapted in the 19th century… Continue reading Sunday morning music
I think the metric system just struck again . . .
I had to laugh at this report from England. A WACKY dad left his neighbours in stitches after accidentally ordering an inflatable Santa the size of his house. Matty James bought the £100 blow-up decoration off eBay thinking it would spruce up the outside of his home. But instead of the 8ft Father Christmas he… Continue reading I think the metric system just struck again . . .
Sunday morning music
It seems only yesterday that we celebrated Christmas . . . but another year has passed, and the liturgical calendar has rolled around yet again. I don’t know about you, but I’m heartily sick of the ghastly versions of Christmas carols one hears in every supermarket and shopping mall (and over far too many radio… Continue reading Sunday morning music
Now that’s what I call a Christmas pudding!
Readers who were raised in the grand old tradition of English christmas puddings, stuffed with fruit and nuts, infused with brandy and port, and with sixpences (yes, I remember sixpences!) in each slice, ready to break the teeth of the unwary, will be glad to know that there’s a very acceptable modern version available to… Continue reading Now that’s what I call a Christmas pudding!
A happy, blessed and holy Christmas to all my friends and readers
May the blessings of the season be with you, now and forever, and may we never forget the reason we’re celebrating – which has nothing to do with food, gifts or parties! I won’t post tomorrow, Christmas day. I’ll take the day to be with family and friends. God bless you all. Peter
Sunday morning music
In England in particular, but also elsewhere in the world on occasion, the tradition of a “Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” at Christmas is well known. I haven’t encountered it very often in the USA, but I thought my more traditionally minded readers might enjoy it: so here’s Kings College, Cambridge, with their service… Continue reading Sunday morning music
WHY???
Who thought this up in the first place, and why? I still don’t understand it . . . but I suppose it’s marginally better than the Christmas muzak that’s been bombarding us for weeks. It would certainly liven up the dairy aisle at Walmart! Peter
Sunday morning music
Today, let’s listen to some very old Christmas carols, dating back to medieval times and even earlier in some cases. I’ve tried to select some recordings where they’re sung as they would have been in olden times. The Taverner Consort comes in for heavy listening – they’re one of the best sources for medieval and… Continue reading Sunday morning music
Sunday morning music
With Christmas drawing nearer, I’d like to cut through the horrible holiday muzak that’s inflicted upon us at every turn, and bring you a few selections that are far more musical, meditative and in the true spirit of the season. To begin with, here’s one of my favorite carols, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel“, the… Continue reading Sunday morning music