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Beautiful Music and songs over Christmas

dannystaple by dannystaple
Last updated: 12/20/2011

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Music to sing, play and listen to over the festive period

Everything we do needs some kind of atmosphere, something to set the scene, and in my mind, little can do that better than music.

Consider the activities over Christmas - exchanging gifts, wrapping gifts, putting up a tree, preparing Christmas dinner, eating a family Christmas Dinner, Family gatherings, Christmas Parties, relaxing by firelight in the evening. When you consider it, all of these activities would be bleak and eerie without a little music.

Indeed, when you think of these activities, they are happy times, fun times, and without having thought of it, you will have imagined music there in the background for it.

Music can be sung, can be played and can be listened to. Some music is appropriate for one occasion - perhaps Carols at a family Christmas singsong or perhaps a Christmas hit pop song at home relaxing.

My Favourite Carol

Silent Night

Lyrics

Silent night, holy night,
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night,
Shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia;
Christ the Savior, is born!
Christ the Savior, is born!

Silent night, holy night,
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

This has always been my favourite to sing. I love it because it is tuneful, can be sung solo or in a small group, and requires you to moderate your voice. It is a calming song, almost a lullaby.

It can also be sung with the backing of small instruments, a band or even a full orchestra. It is indeed a very flexible song. It is of all the Christmas songs, the one that stays most in my mind.

As a child, it made me think of the peace as all the children settle early, as people forget any enmity. As an adult it was the relief of being away from maddening crowds. It still calms me to hear this.

Put a smile on a childs face

Hope For Henry: Not just For Christmas

Some are less able than others to enjoy Christmas. Imagine being cooped up in a hospital ward, unable to enjoy as other Children do.

Hope for Henry, as I understand it, is about putting a smile, giving moments of joy to Children in these situations. That must be worth a thought at Christmas!

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How long has music been a part of celebrations?

Throughout the ages, music has always accompanied celebration. People would bring their instruments, or sing together.

A street 100 years ago would have had plenty of Carol singers. A wealthy patron would have a few musicians to play while they enjoy celebrations. Even the poorest would take time for songs and rhyme at Christmas.

In my mind it is an integral part of the joy and getting me in the mood.

Christmas Hits on CD

A CD of Christmas music can quietly set the tone. By choosing the CD you can ensure that the music is totally appropriate for the scene, activity and participants.

Christmas Sing-Songs

My family has a tradition of gathering around a piano every year, and singing Christmas Carols. My mother plays, and we sing either in unison or in harmony.

Since there are 5 children, we can get quite a pleasant sound together. For us, singing has always been enjoyable, and although the tradition of Carol singing has declined a little, it is a very uplifting family activity.

Maybe if no piano is available, a guitar can be used. Voices can sing in unison or harmony with no backing at all and sound beautiful. Even if you are not a great singer, practice and it will get easier.

Carol singers in public

When a large group of Carol singers shows up at a train station, public square or shopping centre they really give a Christmas feel. It makes me want to join in, and sometimes I have - although generally that was when that was part of the plan.

London Tube stations often have singers, often taking donations for charity.

Christmas Hymns

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What are the best Christmas Carols?

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Beautiful Music and songs over Christmas

Music to sing, play and listen to over the festive period

Contents

My Favourite Carol

Silent Night

Put a smile on a childs face

Hope For Henry: Not just For Christmas

How long has music been a part of celebrations?

Christmas Hits on CD

Christmas Sing-Songs

Carol singers in public

Christmas Hymns

What are the best Christmas Carols?

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Jingle Bells

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Joy To The World

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Silent Night

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We Wish You A Merry Christmas

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Away In A Manger

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12 Days of Christmas

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Do you make your own Christmas music?

Do you make your own Christmas music?

Why not - play, and sing

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dannystaple says:

No - I am happy just to listen

Music scores online

Internet Radio

Christmas Hits

Top Christmas Music Videos

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