Christmas Gratitude

By all worldly measures, my Christmas this year wasn’t a great one. I spent the weekend at home by myself, … Continue reading Christmas Gratitude

Wordle #553

Line 1: What happened to Wordle #552? I’ve been sick, and I forgot that I didn’t do it until it … Continue reading Wordle #553

This is undoubtedly one of my favorite songs ever, and certainly influenced the name of this blog. Just listen. Cloverton … Continue reading Songs of the Season – Cloverton – A Hallelujah Christmas

One of the big differences between Eastern Orthodox Churches and Roman Catholic or Protestant churches is how music is used … Continue reading Western Christmas Carols in Eastern Orthodox Churches

By John Kass December 24, 2022 For all the children who should be loved always, but especially on this night, … Continue reading O Holy Night – John Kass

Line 1: One “L”, not in the right place. Line 2: I was doing this in a waiting room, and … Continue reading Wordle #551

A girls’ choir – In Dulci Jubilo in the original German and Latin In addition to the “Carol of the … Continue reading Songs of the Season – Vocal Crew – In Dulci Jubilo

Line 1: One misplaced “R”. Better than nothing. Line 2: Let’s get some new letters… Hmm… “R” still isn’t in … Continue reading Wordle #550

Christmas as heard in Germany (and Austria). Having lived in Germany for 4 1/2 years, there aren’t really “popular” Christmas … Continue reading Songs of the Season – Wiener Sängerknaben/Vienna Boys Choir – Stille Nacht (Silent Night)