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Here are Five of Our Favorite Christmas Carols

Dec 22, 2023Jerry CoxChristmasChristmas, Christmas Music

As Christmas approaches, here are five of our favorite carols to celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ.

1. Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Written by Charles Wesley and set to a tune by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, this carol based on Luke 2 is a longtime favorite among many churches and families.

2. O Come All Ye Faithful

First published in 1751, “O Come All Ye Faithful” calls believers to worship Christ.

3. Joy to the World

English minister and hymnist Isaac Watts wrote “Joy to the World” based on Psalm 98, capturing the joy at the heart of the Christmas season.

4. Angels We Have Heard on High

This Christmas classic published in 1862 re-tells the story of the angels proclaiming Christ’s birth in Luke chapter 2.

5. Silent Night

Originally composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber and Joseph Mohr in a small Austrian town, “Silent Night” has grown to become arguably the most beloved Christmas carol of all time.

Bonus: 6. O Holy Night

Written and set to music in the 1840s, this carol thoughtfully reflects on Christ’s birth and His redemptive work.

President Ronald Reagan Reads “One Solitary Life”

Dec 22, 2022Jerry CoxChristmasChristmas

As Christmas approaches, we wanted to share this classic video of President Ronald Reagan reading the essay “One Solitary Life.”

The essay poetically captures the impact that the life, death, and resurrection of Christ have had on mankind.

Watch the video below.

Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2021Jerry CoxChristmasChristmas

From all of us at Family Council and the Education Alliance, merry Christmas!

As we enjoy this wonderful time of year, I hope we will all take time to reflect on the true reason we celebrate Christmas: The birth of our savior, Jesus Christ.

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:8-14 (KJV)