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| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas Ace Collins, 2010-05-04 Enrich your holiday celebrations as you discover the incredible stories and the inspiration behind the Christmas songs you know and love. Jingle Bells Mary Did You Know? The First Noel O Holy Night Silver Bells White Christmas The songs that you've sung since you were a child continue to bring Christmas to life each year. Now, you'll learn how your favorite Christmas songs came to be. Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas reveals the surprising and fascinating origins of over thirty of your favorite Christmas songs and carols, both secular and religious. Along the way you will uncover spiritual insights, heartwarming stories, and tales of the humble men and women of the past who wrote what remain the most beloved Christmas songs today. Discover how: Iconic artists such as Judy Garland and Nat King Cole were influenced and inspired to record instant classics like Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and The Christmas Song. God-inspired words given to an unlikely musician became Mary, Did You Know? One of the oldest Christmas songs still sung today, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, changed from a hymn sung in Latin only in Catholic masses to a carol embraced by every Christian denomination in the world. From the rollicking appeal of Jingle Bells to the tranquil beauty of Silent Night, the great songs of Christmas contain messages of peace, hope, and truth. Each song in its own way expresses a facet of God’s heart and celebrates the birth of his greatest gift to the world—Jesus. These stories will warm your heart and bring extra significance to the carols you sing each December. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas Ace Collins, 2010-10-05 Much like The Stories Behind The Best-Loved Songs Of Christmas, The Stories Behind The Great Traditions of Christmas and More Stories Behind The Best Loved Songs of Christmas this new Collins Christmas book will fill a void in the book world. With a look at these secular classics, people who love the music of the season will finally have a source that gives the stories behind the creation of these wonderful songs, the way they found their way into the hands of those who made them famous and the reason they climb the charts.The Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas is really a guide or a map that connects Christmas past with Christmas present. It will be a time machine that connect the past to the present and makes the experience of hearing Christmas classics even more special. Completed with thoughts of those who penned these classics, along with the artists, such as Brenda Lee, who made them famous, this will be a book that is sure to generate fan interest. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Spirit of Christmas Virginia Reynolds, 2000-06 BookNotes TM are a distinctive gift product -- a combination of a gift book and a high quality music CD, clearly visible through the diecut in the front cover. Listen to melodious carols on the enclosed CD as you sing along to the complete lyrics (provided). Gorgeous Renaissance art throughout. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Best Modern Christmas Songs Hal Leonard Corp., 2021-08-01 (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). This collection features over 20 popular modern Christmas songs by today's top artists arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames. Includes: Christmas Lights (Coldplay) * Christmas Saves the Year (Twenty One Pilots) * Christmas Tree Farm (Taylor Swift) * Cozy Little Christmas (Katy Perry) * Everyday Is Christmas (Sia) * Glittery (Kacey Musgraves) * Hallelujah (Carrie Underwood & John Legend) * He Shall Reign Forevermore (Chris Tomlin) * I Need You Christmas (Jonas Brothers) * Light of the World (Lauren Daigle) * Mistletoe (Justin Bieber) * Santa Tell Me (Ariana Grande) * Underneath the Tree (Kelly Clarkson) * and more. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas Ace Collins, 2003 Examines the stories behind the customs and traditions of Christmas including Advent wreaths, holly, Nativity scenes, Yule logs, caroling, and Santa Claus |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Stories Behind the Best Loved Songs of Christmas Zondervan Publishing Staff, Ace Collins, 2004-10-01 Following in the successful footsteps of our Christmas Carols Miniature Edition (more than 300,000 sold), this lovely little adaption of a popular book about the origins of more than 30 of the most beloved Christmas songs, both secular and religious, promises to be a strong seller as well. Collins is an ace at song history... notes booklist. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Songs Sung Red, White, and Blue Ace Collins, 2009-01-09 Learn the unforgettable true stories behind two centuries of America’s favorite songs from “America the Beautiful” to “You’re a Grand Old Flag”. Throughout our nation’s history, patriotic songs have lifted our spirits during hard times and brought us closer to our heritage and to each other. Behind these “songs sung red, white, and blue” are unforgettable stories that will enrich your appreciation of their unique power. It’s hard to imagine a single American who hasn't been touched deeply at one time or another by the songs in these pages. From the soaring chorus of “God Bless America” to the quiet poetry of “America the Beautiful,” historian Ace Collins takes you inside the creation of thirty-two classic songs spanning two centuries. Military anthems like “The Marine’s Hymn” and “Anchors Aweigh” share pages with other songs of war, such as the War of 1812’s “The Star-Spangled Banner” and the Civil War’s “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Popular tunes dating back to the earliest days of our nation, such as “Yankee Doodle,” are included alongside contemporary hits like “God Bless the U.S.A.” Other favorites like “This Land Is Your Land” and “This Is My Country” reflect on our nation in times of peace. You’ll meet a surprising and diverse cast of behind-the-scenes characters, which includes both everyday Americans—teachers, preachers, and soldiers—as well as celebrated songwriters like Irving Berlin and George M. Cohan. Here are songs that are as close to our hearts as any ever written—songs that form a rousing soundtrack to America’s story. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Christmas Songs Made in America Albert J. Menendez, Shirley C. Menendez, 1999 Exploring the origins of 50 American Christmas songs from the Civil War to present day, the husband-and-wife writing team presents a treasury of stories to celebrate the season's heartfelt cheer. Two-color art. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: More Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas Ace Collins, 2009-08-30 Ace Collins has dug deep to uncover the true stories behind your favorite Christmas songs. Explore how these songs came into being, and discover a deeper appreciation for these melodic messages of peace, hope, and joy that celebrate the birth of Jesus. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Best-loved Christmas Carols Ronald M. Clancy, 2006 Includes sound disc Best-loved Christmas carols. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: The Christmas Carolers' Book in Song and Story (Classic Reprint) Torstein O. Kvamme, 2018-10-09 Excerpt from The Christmas Carolers' Book in Song and Story Glory to God in the Highest And on earth, peace to men of good will. This was the first Christmas song that fell upon' the ears of man. It has been, the inspiration of myriads of hymns and carols. 'many of these have become very dear to us. A choice collection of these favorite Christmas songs is here presented. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: My First Book of Christmas Songs Bergerac, 1997 20 favorite Christmas carols in simplified arrangements for the beginning pianist. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas Ace Collins, 2010-05-04 Enhance your holiday celebrations as you discover the real story behind some of your most beloved Christmas customs and how they all point to Christ. Ever wonder where some of our unique and meaningful Christmas traditions come from? Why are red and green popular colors of the season? Why is exchanging gifts a family tradition? The golden traditions of Christmas—gifts, wreaths, stockings, carols, mistletoe, and more—infuse your celebration of the season with meaning and glowing memories. And, in ways you may not realize, they also point you to the birth of Christ. Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas reveals the people, places, and events that shaped the best-loved customs of this merriest of holidays. Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas includes insights about: Gift giving Christmas trees Caroling Nativity scenes Yule logs Stockings Advent wreaths Mistletoe Holly, and more! You will discover how: After eighteen centuries of all but ignoring the event, churches began to open the door for believers to commemorate Jesus’ incarnation The evergreen tree, once a central theme in the worship practices of pagan cultures, came to represent the everlasting love of God The magi's three gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—are filled with spiritual symbolism Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas is the perfect gift to infuse your celebration with spiritual insights, true-life tales, and captivating legends to intrigue you and your family. Bring new luster and depth to your modern traditions while you celebrate Jesus' birth. The traditions of Christmas lend beauty, awe, and hope to the holiday, causing people all over the world to anticipate it with joy. Warm your heart as you rediscover the true and eternal significance of Christmas. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter Ace Collins, 2009-05-26 The treasured traditions of Easter—little bunnies, parades, new Easter outfits, sunrise services, passion plays, and more—infuse our celebration of the season with meaning and glowing memories. And in ways you may not realize, they point us to the resurrection of Christ and our hope of life beyond the grave. Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter reveals the events and backgrounds that shaped the best-loved customs and songs of Easter, introducing you to stories you’ve never heard and a deeper appreciation for the holiday’s familiar hallmarks. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Christmas Songs Holly Berry Byrd, 2016 Everyone loves Christmas music so come introduce your little one to the festive celebration These classic Christmas carols and festive illustrations are sure to fill your home with holiday cheer Introducing Christmas songs and carols to your holiday tradition is something the entire family can enjoy together. Classic Christmas songs include: Deck the Halls, Jingle Bells, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Up on the Housetop, Away in a Manger, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, O Come All Ye Faithful, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Joy to the World and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Christmas songs for little ones Sturdy board book with charming illustrations gets the family ready for the holidays Read the lyrics and then press the button to play the music and sing along. Aids in learning classic holiday song lyrics Includes 10 classic Christmas songs Part of the Early Bird Sound Books collection from Cottage Door Press |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Sleigh Rides, Jingle Bells, and Silent Nights Ronald D. Lankford, 2013-10-01 When Bing Crosby’s White Christmas debuted in 1942, no one imagined that a holiday song would top the charts year after year. One of the best-selling singles ever released, it remains on rotation at tree lighting ceremonies across the country, in crowded shopping malls on Black Friday, and at warm diners on lonely Christmas Eve nights. Over the years, other favorites have been added to America’s annual playlist, including Elvis Presley’s Blue Christmas, the King Cole Trio’s The Christmas Song, Gene Autry’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Willie Nelson’s Pretty Paper, and, of course, Elmo & Patsy’s Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer. Viewing American holiday values through the filter of familiar Christmas songs, Ronald Lankford examines popular culture, consumerism, and the dynamics of the traditional American family. He surveys more than seventy-five years of songs and reveals that the “modern American Christmas” has carried a complex and sometimes contradictory set of meanings. Interpreting tunes against the backdrop of the eras in which they were first released, he identifies the repeated themes of nostalgia, commerce, holiday blues, carnival, and travesty that underscore so much beloved music. This first full-length analysis of the lyrics, images, and commercial forces inextricably linked to Yuletide music hits the heart of what many Americans think Christmas is--or should be. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: The Easy Christmas Songs Fake Book Hal Leonard Corp., 2018-09-01 (Easy Fake Book). 100 contemporary holiday hits in the popular Easy Fake Book format are presented in this book featuring large, easy-to-read notation, simplified harmonies and melodies, and lyrics, all in the key of C. Songs include: All I Want for Christmas Is You * Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song) * The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) * Do You Want to Build a Snowman? * Frosty the Snow Man * Grown-Up Christmas List * Happy Xmas (War Is Over) * It's Beginning to Look like Christmas * Jingle Bell Rock * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Mary, Did You Know? * Please Come Home for Christmas * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Silver Bells * White Christmas * You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch * and more. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: A Collection of Christmas Carols Benjamin Bloomfield, 2012-05-02 A Collection of over 150 Christmas Carols arranged for voice or piano. MIDI files for each song, as well as a PDF of the entire manuscript is available here:http://acollectionofchristmascarols.comThe entire list of carols is as follows:Ad cantus lætitiæAdeste FidelesAll my heart this night rejoicesAlma Redemptoris MaterAlthough at Yule it Bloweth CoolThe Angel GabrielAngels from the Realms of GloryAngels We Have Heard on HighAngelus ad VirginemAs Lately We WatchedAs With Gladness Men of OldAuld Lang SyneAve Jesu DeusAway in a MangerThe Babe of BethlehemBlessed be that Maid MarieThe Boar's Head CarolBring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella!Carol for Christmas DayCarol for Christmas EveA Carol for Christmas EveCarol of the BellsCarol of the BirdsCarol of the ShepherdsA Child this day is bornChrist Was Born on Christmas DayChristians, Awake, Salute the Happy MornChristmas BellsChristmas DayChristmas is ComingA Christmas RoundChristmas SongChristmas Time is Come AgainChrystmasse of OldeCome Thou Long Expected JesusCome, tune your heartCome, ye loftyConditor alme siderumCongaudeat turba fideliumCorde NatusThe Coventry CarolA Cradle-Song of the Blessed VirginCreator alme siderumA day, a day of gloryDeck the HallDing Dong Merrily on HighEarth today rejoicesEs Ist Ein Ros EntsprungenThe First NoëlFlos de radice JesseThe Friendly BeastsFrom Church to ChurchFrom far awayFrom Heaven High I Come to YouFum Fum FumGaudeteGlad Christmas BellsGlorious, beauteous, golden-brightGloucestershire WassailGod loved the worldGod Rest You Merry, GentlemenGod's dear SonThe Golden CarolGood Christian Men, RejoiceGood King WenceslasHacia Belén va una burraHail! Holy Child, Lain In An Oxen MangerHark! A Herald Voice is CallingHark! The Herald Angels SingHo! Steward Bid my servantsThe Holly and the IvyHow Great Our JoyHymn for Christmas DayI Heard the Bells on Christmas DayI Saw Three ShipsIl est né le divin EnfantIn Bethlehem, that noble placeIn Dulci JubiloIn natali DominiIn terra PaxIn The Bleak Midwinter (both Darke and Holst)The IncarnationInfant Holy Infant LowlyIt Came Upon the Midnight ClearJacob's LadderJesu, hail! O God most holyJesus in the MangerJesus the Light of the WorldJingle BellsJolly Old Saint NicholasJoseph, O Dear Joseph MineJoy to the WorldKling GlöckchenLætentur CoeliLo, How a Rose E'er BloomingMake we joy now in this festThe Manger ThroneMasters in This HallMilfordMyn LykingNew Prince, New PompeNoel NouveletO Christmas TreeO Come Divine MessiahO Come, All Ye FaithfulO Come, Little ChildrenO Come, O Come, EmmanuelO Du FrohlicheO Holy NightO Little Town of BethlehemO Magnum MysteriumO TannenbaumOf the Father's Love BegottenOn Jordan's BankOn the Birthday of the LordOnce in Royal David's CityOrientis PartibusPast Three A ClockPat-a-PanPersonent HodiePuer Natus in BethlehemPuer nobis nasciturQuem PastoresRing out Wild BellsRise Up, Shepherds, And FollowRiu Riu ChiuThe Sans Day CarolThe Seven Joys of MaryShepherds! Shake Off Your Drowsy SleepShilohSilent NightSleep, Holy BabeThe Son of God is born for allStill Still StillStille NachtThe Story of the ShepherdThe Stranger StarSussex CarolSweet was the song the Virgin sungThere's a Song in the AirThis Endris NightTo us is born a little ChildTo Us This Morn a Child is BornTollite HostiasThe Truth from AboveTwas in a Cave on Christmas MornTwas in the winter coldThe Twelve Days of ChristmasUnto us is born a SonUp Good Christen Folk and ListenVeni, Veni, EmmanuelThe Virgin and ChildA Virgin UnspottedWachet AufThe Waits' SongThe Wassail SongWatchman, Tell Us of the NightWe Three Kings of Orient AreWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasThe Wexford CarolWhat Child is This?When Angelick Host EntunedWhen Christ Was Born of Mary FreeWhile Shepherds Watched Their Flocks |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Big Book of Christmas Songs for Alto Sax Hal Leonard Corp, Hal Leonard Corp. Staff, 2006 (Instrumental Folio). An awesome collection of all the best Christmas songs, traditional and contemporary, including: All I Want for Christmas Is You * Angels We Have Heard on High * Auld Lang Syne * Away in a Manger * Blue Christmas * The Chipmunk Song * The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) * Christmas Time Is Here * Do They Know It's Christmas? * Feliz Navidad * Frosty the Snow Man * Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer * I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm * Last Christmas * Let's Have an Old Fashioned Christmas * Mele Kalikimaka * Miss You Most at Christmas Time * The Most Wonderful Time of the Year * My Favorite Things * Nuttin' for Christmas * Pretty Paper * Santa Baby * Silent Night * Wonderful Christmastime * and more! |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Christmas in Song Theodore Preuss, 1990-08 (Instrumental). A treasury of 108 traditional songs, favorite hymns, and choice carols. 6 x 9 size is convenient for caroling! Arranged for mixed voices (S.A.T.B.) or unison singing. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Life of a Song Jan Dalley, 2017-11-07 Who knew that Paul McCartney originally referred to Yesterday as 'Scrambled Eggs' because he couldn't think of any lyrics for his heart-breaking tune? Or that Patti LaBelle didn't know what 'Voulez-vous couches avec moi ce soir?' actually meant? These and countless other fascinating back stories of some of our best-known and best-loved songs fill this book, a collection of the highly successful weekly The Life of a Song columns that appear in the FT Weekend every Saturday. Each 600-word piece gives a mini-biography of a single song, from its earliest form (often a spiritual, or a jazz number), through the various covers and changes, often morphing from one genre to another, always focusing on the 'biography' of the song itself while including the many famous artists who have performed or recorded it. The selection covers a wide spectrum of the songs we all know and love - rock, pop, folk, jazz and more. Each piece is pithy, sparkily written, knowledgeable, entertaining, full of anecdotes and surprises. They combine deep musical knowledge with the vivid background of the performers and musicians, and of course the often intriguing social and political background against which the songs were created. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Christmas Carols, Ancient and Modern William Sandys, 1833 |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: But Do You Recall? 25 Days of Christmas Carols and the Stories Behind Them Brian Scott, 2015-08-09 No other holiday is represented in song like Christmas. In But Do You Recall?, author and historian Brian Scott takes a look at the history behind twenty-five of the best known Christmas carols. Organized into twenty-five chapters, the book is designed to be read a chapter a day from December 1 through December 25. Make the lessons in But Do You Recall? part of your family's Christmas tradition. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens, 2015-09-15 From the bustling, snowy streets of 19th-century London to the ghostly apparitions of Christmases past and future, award-winning artist Roberto Innocenti vividly renders not only the authentic detail but also the emotional impact of Charles Dickens's beloved Christmas tale. In both crowded urban scenes and intimate portraits of familiar characters, we gain a sense of the timeless humanity of the tale and perhaps catch a glimpse of ourselves. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Quizmas Carols Gordon Pape, Deborah Kerbel, 2007-10-02 In this fun and festive follow-up to Plume’s popular Quizmas and Family Quizmas trivia books, Gordon Pape and Deborah Kerbel turn to the holiday season’s best-loved songs. Featuring an introduction to the history of Christmas carols; Quizmas-style questions organized by era, region, and genre; and interesting stories about the carols themselves; Quizmas Carols covers every favorite tune, from “The First Noel” to “The Chipmunk Song.” Do you know: * What carol was written by a newspaper reporter? * Which Judy Garland movie introduced “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”? * Which carol became a hymn against slavery in its English translation? * In which European city Handel’s “Messiah” was first performed? * Which cowboy movie star wrote “Here Comes Santa Claus”? Full of little-known facts and merry multiple-choice answers, Quizmas Carols is the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who loves the music of Christmas. [Answers: “We Three Kings of Orient Are,” Meet Me in St. Louis, “O Holy Night,” Dublin, Gene Autry] |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Lights and Music Christmas Songs Holly Berry Byrd, 2018 Press the song buttons to hear merry Christmas melodies!--Back cover. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Sacred Christmas Music Ronald M. Clancy, 2008 Take a musical journey in time--from the dawn of the Church's liturgical song through the Baroque's great choral and instrumental works to representative pieces of the 20th century. This is the sacred tradition of Christmas music, explored here in a stunningly illustrated book and a magnificent CD. It covers vocal and instrumental pieces from a variety of national and historical periods and styles, all of which have earned a place in the canon of great musical masterpieces. Not only will musicians and non-musicians alike find this an easily accessible guide, but they'll feast on a sumptuous gallery of thematically and historically corresponding full-color art (including a 14th century manuscript illumination and a nativity scene by Fra Angelico), and revel in some of the best recordings of the music ever made. There's rich, interesting background on every work, from Latin hymns and liturgical chants to Bach's cantatas to contemporary carols. The CD includes the Vienna Boys' Choir performing Anima Nostra; Arcangelo Corelli's Christmas Concerto; The Trappist Monks of the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani singing Gregorian Chants; excerpts from Handel's Messiah; and the beloved Silent Night. No other collection brings together all these elements in such an aesthetically pleasing and educational way. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas Ace Collins, 2010-11-29 You know these songs by heart. They're the ''greatest hits'' of Christmas. But do you know the fascinating, inspirational stories behind them - who wrote them and how they came to be? In his latest book, Ace Collins reveals the stories behind the greatest hits of Christmas - all the songs you have enjoyed for generations. For example, as the story goes, jazz great Mel Torme wrote ''The Christmas Song'' after visiting a friend in California, who, longing to escape California's heat for the cold winters of his New England, doodled these now-famous phrases on his spiral pad: ''Chestnuts roasting Jack Frost nipping Yuletide carols '' Torme saw those words and one of the most famous Christmas songs of all time, first recorded by Nat King Cole, was born. Within these pages, you'll discover the origins of such famous Christmas songs as ''Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, '' ''Winter Wonderland, '' ''White Christmas, '' ''Little Drummer Boy, '' ''Feliz Navidad, '' ''O Holy Night, '' and two dozen others. Although not yet as famous as the Christmas songs of which he writes (he's working on that), Collins's many books have sold tens of thousands of copies and have become treasured family classics, read and enjoyed by young and old alike. His new book is a treasure-trove of the kind of magic that makes Christmas the beloved holiday it is. This is Ace Collins at his storytelling best which means it's sure to become a ''greatest hit'' with your family |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Best-loved Christmas Carols Ronald M. Clancy, 2000 A creative gift package of 25 Favorite Carols that includes fascinating history, timeless art, carol lyrics, and a glorious music CD. Highly Educational and Entertaining. Increase your knowledge about Christmas music with this lavishly illustrated history about our the origin of carols from the 13th to 19th period and the fascinating stories behind 25 favorite carols.Beautiful Treasury of Art. Experience the color of magnificent works of art by Rembrandt, Bottecelli, Peter Paul Rubens, Edward Burne-Jones, Fra Angelico, Jan Steen and other famous artists. Traditional Favorites. Enjoy the classical sounds of Joy to the World, Silent Night, Adeste Fideles, O Tannenbaum, Hark! The Herald Angels, Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly, and other best-loved carols performed by world renowned choirs and orchestras, such as the Vienna Boys Choir, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus.Family Heirloom. Part of the planned ground-breaking series of Christmas music products titled THE MILLENNIA COLLECTION, this first volume helps to explain in part the development of Christmas music since the early centuries of Christianity.Holiday Customs. Learn about the evolution of the Christmas tree from the days of the Roman Empire, the significance of the holly and the ivy, the remarkable tale of Silent Night, and more interesting facts about Christmas. Bonus Songbook. Participate in a favorite holiday pastime of caro singing with an easy-to-use Songbook and its stylishly designed music scores. A nice touch for home enjoyment. Sumptuous Gift Package. Here's an opportunity to own one of the most important collection of Christmas carols, one which combines History, Art, Carol and Song Lyrics, and Music CDs in a creative package. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Hitmaker Tommy Mottola, 2014-05-09 One of the most powerful, famous executives in the history of the music industry, Tommy Mottola was there from Elvis to the iPod. He participated in the explosion of popular music when it had a personal, individual impact and a global, cultural influence on everything from fashion and advertising to politics and race. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: 25 Days, 26 Ways to Make This Your Best Christmas Ever Ace Collins, 2009 Christmas should be the most anticipated day of the year. Instead, we dread the shopping, baking, spending, and stress. Bestselling author Collins wants to help readers rediscover the joy and peace of the holiday season. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Stories Behind Men of Faith Ace Collins, 2009-05-26 Master storyteller Ace Collins offers deeply personal narratives of sixteen men whose living faith has made a vital difference in the world. Stories Behind Heroes of Faith uncovers the influences, the turning points, and the surprising twists that have created icons of faith, past and present, who continue to inspire us to live better Christian lives and to witness to others. Contemporary men such as Bono, Branch Rickey, Jim Valvano, and Fred Rogers and historical figures such as William Carey, John Newton, Albert Schweitzer, George Washington Carver, and Nicholas of Myra have inspired millions. They have led countless souls to follow in their steps and created legacies that have helped bring so much light into a dark world simply by courageously living their faith. Stories Behind Heroes of Faith will remind readers that with faith in God, anything is possible. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings Steve Sullivan, 2017-05-17 This masterful survey covers all genres of popular music, from pop, rock, soul, and country to jazz, blues, classic vocals, hip-hop, folk, gospel, and ethnic/world music. Collectors will find detailed discographical data while music lovers will appreciate the detailed commentaries and deep research on the songs, their recording, and the artists. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Stories behind the Songs and Hymns about Heaven Ace Collins, 2019-10-15 In times of doubt, fear, and loss, we turn to the songs and hymns that remind us that this world is not all there is--that what awaits us as followers of Jesus is a heavenly kingdom. Songs like Face to Face, Amazing Grace, Heaven Came Down, Victory in Jesus, and I'll Fly Away. And behind every song about heaven is a story. So many were written amid circumstances of great personal pain on the part of the songwriter. And in sharing their story, we can find even more comfort in our own circumstances. Award-winning author Ace Collins offers this collection of 30 inspiring stories that provide hope for this world and insight into the next, painting a picture of eternal life filled with joy, peace, and happy reunions. This book is perfect for those who love the stories behind the great hymns of the faith as well as anyone who has experienced loss, and pastors, hospice workers, and counselors will find it the perfect pass-along for the grieving. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Christmas... in about Three Minutes , 2016-09 Spice up your Christmas or holiday program with something truly unique...a medley with as many familiar carols and traditional holiday songs as one choir can sing in about three minutes (twenty-three carol/song quotations included)! Program notes outline additional creative staging possibilities for this entertainingly effective closer or encore. (The sample recording for this piece is the SSAB voicing.) |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Music in American Life Jacqueline Edmondson, 2013-10-03 A fascinating exploration of the relationship between American culture and music as defined by musicians, scholars, and critics from around the world. Music has been the cornerstone of popular culture in the United States since the beginning of our nation's history. From early immigrants sharing the sounds of their native lands to contemporary artists performing benefit concerts for social causes, our country's musical expressions reflect where we, as a people, have been, as well as our hope for the future. This four-volume encyclopedia examines music's influence on contemporary American life, tracing historical connections over time. Music in American Life: An Encyclopedia of the Songs, Styles, Stars, and Stories That Shaped Our Culture demonstrates the symbiotic relationship between this art form and our society. Entries include singers, composers, lyricists, songs, musical genres, places, instruments, technologies, music in films, music in political realms, and music shows on television. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: The Encyclopedia of Christian Literature George Thomas Kurian, James D. Smith, III, 2010-04-16 Covering 2,000 years, this two-volume set is the first encyclopedia devoted to Christian writers and books. In addition to an overview of the Christian literature, this encyclopedia includes more than 40 essays on the principal genres of Christian literature and more than 400 bio-bibliographical essays describing the principal writers and their works. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: GrATTITUDE Ace Collins, 2010-05-04 To most making it through tough times is never financially easy. Those who got through the periods of “Great Depression” did so with grit, determination, a can-do spirit and a lot of courage. Best of all, they came out stronger too! Those who survive those challenges and come out with a solid self-concept, a loving family and grounded faith ridded themselves of spiritual and mental baggage that would have otherwise destroyed them. They had a lean mind to go with a toned body. As we gaze at the hard days in front of us, it is time to look back on some time-tested examples of those who thrived in tough times as well as those whose mental baggage caused them to crash and burn. The lessons in this book involve not as much what each of us can add to insure survival, but what we can shed from our minds to keep out spirits high and our attitudes on an even keel. In trying times or even when things are great a fit, lean, positive mind is the key to being happy. |
| stories behind best loved christmas songs: Jesus Calling Magazine Issue 13 Sarah Young, 2022-11-29 This edition of The Jesus Calling Magazine features actors and '90s icons Carlos and Alexa PenaVega as they talk about serving Jesus; educator and author Sonya Curry explains how God helps to complete us; Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt shares how she celebrates every child; country singer-songwriter Travis Tritt reveals how God guides his path; plus read about the Christmas traditions from some of your favorite celebrities. The Jesus Calling Magazine is a companion resource to Sarah Young's New York Times bestselling devotional, which has impacted the lives of more than 40 million people. These stories of hope will inspire you and equip you with tools to strengthen your relationships with family, friends, and yourself. The Jesus Calling Magazine will encourage you through: Interviews with well-known artists, authors, and entertainers Doing Good feature, spotlighting non-profits and everyday heroes serving their community in the name of Christ Music spotlight showcasing musicians and performers using their gifts for God's glory Pastor's Corner with inspiration words from leading Christian teachers Entertaining puzzles and games for the family Read additional issues of The Jesus Calling Magazine and look for more life-changing, life-giving books from Sarah Young, including: Jesus Listens® Jesus Always Jesus Today |
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