CHRISTMAS BREAK
Merry Christmas to all subscribers and readers of A Map Through The Valley! Christmas Day and New Year's Day both fall on Wednesdays this time. I am taking a Christmas Break from publishing on the blog until after the first of the year. Meanwhile, I will share Christmas Carols that I hope will direct your focus toward the birth of our Savior during Advent. These same carols were shared in December 2023, but the traditions of the season are familiar and welcome. Enjoy.
You can search for the full carols, with all stanzas, which are rich in references to scriptures that prophesy the coming of the Messiah or describe the events surrounding His birth. Those who are particularly savvy will be able to download and play the songs.
Theme #1: HOPE
12/03 That Beautiful Name
12/04 O Come, O Come Emmanuel**
12/05 Once in David’s Royal City
12/06 Angels from the Realms of Glory**
12/07 Go, Tell It on the Mountain!
Theme #2: PEACE
12/08 O Holy Night
12/09 O Little Town of Bethlehem**
12/10 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear***
12/11What Child Is This?
12/12 Away in a Manger
Theme #3 JOY
12/13 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
12/14 O Come, All Ye Faithful
12/15 Hark, the Herald Angels Sing***
12/16 Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
12/17 Joy to the World!***
12/18 Children, Go Where I send Thee
Theme #4 LOVE
12/19 We Three Kings
12/20 The First Noel
12/21 While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks**
12/22 Angels We Have Heard on High
12/23 Silent Night, Holy Night**
** The story behind this Carol is described in the book
101 Hymn Stories, by Kenneth W. Osbeck, Kregel Publications Copyright 1982, 2012
*** The story behind this Carol is described in the book
101 More Hymn Stories, by Kenneth W. Osbeck, Kregel Publications Copyright 1985, 2013
