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Marcos Witt Was Tired of the ‘Same Old Christmas Songs’
Latin America’s beloved worship musician wanted to apply Psalm 96:1 to a tradition-heavy genre.
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There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Proper’ Christmas Carol
As we learn from the surprising journeys of several holiday classics, the term defies easy definition.
Where Are the Great Brazilian Christmas Carols?
Christian music industry is booming in the country, but at Christmastime, congregations are singing the oldies.
New Christmas Music with Just the Right Holiday Vibes
From Matt Redman’s rich sing-alongs to CeCe Winans’s surprising crossovers, these 2024 releases are getting us in the spirit.
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The Middle East’s Favorite Christmas Carol Is About War and Hate
Traditional melody suggests it is only when Christians realize the holiday comes with “hard realities” that the spirit of Nativity dwells in their hearts.
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The Baby Jesus Taught Us How to Scream
From the cradle to the cross, Christ in his humanity showed us how to cry out. In him, a not-so-silent night is a holy night all the same.
How Nine Lessons and Carols Brought a Century of Christmas Comfort
Written in the wake of world war, the poignant service stills us during a season of extravagance.
Mary Told Us What She Knew—In Song
Christians have to look beyond the typical Christmas carol lineup for music that captures the deeper themes of the Magnificat.
Don’t Miss These African Christmas Hits
Jam out this season to highlife, Afrobeats, jazz, a cappella, R & B, rap, dance, and hip-hop artists from Nigeria, South Africa, and more.
Have Yourself a Bluesy/Lo-Fi/Choral/Global Little Christmas
CT picks 7 new holiday albums to add to your favorites.