O, Mary, Did You Know, It's Cold Outside?
I have a hard time choosing ONE of anything. Ask anyone in my life and they will tell you - I can't for the life of me pick a restaurant, a radio station, or a pair of shoes when I have so many options to choose from. So this post gets 3 songs. I make the rules! First up, we have O Holy Night. Growing up in the church, I am very well versed in traditional Christmas hymns. I was always moved by this song, and the acapella versions I have heard on my favorite albums are just gorgeous. I am a sucker for acapella. The joy it brings, when you truly listen to the words, literally ignite the holiday season. The entire reason we celebrate Christmas. The story it tells, depicting how the night Jesus came into the world in beautiful detail. The thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks, a new and glorious morn' Take a second and think about that line. A miracle came down to earth to refresh the world, give it a new life. He came so we might liv...