Category Archives: Music

Music of the day – Good King Wenceslas

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Stella

In honor of St. Stephen! Saint Stephen’s Day is a Christian saint’s day to commemorate Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, celebrated on 26 December in the Latin Church and 27 December in Eastern Christianity.

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The Twelve Days of Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Stella

The song may seem all about gifts. But there is more to the name of the 12 Days of Christmas than just lots of presents. The 12 Days of Christmas start on Christmas Day and they last until the night … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – Angels From The Realms of Glory / Angels We Have Heard On High

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Stella
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Music of the day – O Holy Night

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Stella

I love this version of O Holy Night, because it reminds me of my sister who had a beautiful soprano voice and sang the solo in our church on Christmas Eve. This is a comment on the YouTube video that … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – What Child Is This?

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Stella
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Music of the day – World’s Largest Virtual Hallelujah Chorus

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Stella

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings the Hallelujah Chorus with over 2,000 people around the world virtually singing from videos uploaded to YouTube. Watch how all these voices are incorporated with the Tabernacle Choir.

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Music of the day – In the Bleak Midwinter

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Stella
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Music of the day – Jingle Bells

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Stella
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Music of the day – Silver Bells

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Stella

Bob Hope & Marilyn Maxwell in “The Lemon Drop Kid” (1951) Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans in 1950. “Silver Bells” started out as “Tinkle Bells”. Songwriter Ray Evans said: “We never thought that tinkle had a double meaning until Jay went home … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – Winter Wonderland

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Stella

Doris Day singing “Winter Wonderland”, set to scenes of “On Moonlight Bay” (1951) and “By The Light Of The Silvery Moon” (1953) with Gordon MacRae.

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