Podcasts about What Christmas Means

"What Christmas Means“ was given by Brother Zach Pope from the pulpit of Calvary Baptist Church on December.22.2024. Thank You for Listening For PRAYER or Questions please respond. contact@cbcuniongrove.com Call 704-327-5662 300 Indian Trail Rd, Union Grove, NC 28689

Send us a textWelcome to Guess the Year! This is an interactive, competitive podcast series where you will be able to play along and compete against your fellow listeners. Here is how the scoring works:10 points: Get the year dead on!7 points: 1-2 years off4 points: 3-5 years off1 point: 6-10 years offGuesses can be emailed to drandrewmay@gmail.com or texted using the link at the top of the show notes (please leave your name).I will read your scores out before the next episode, along with the scores of your fellow listeners! Please email your guesses to Andrew no later than 12pm EST on the day the next episode posts if you want them read out on the episode (e.g., if an episode releases on Monday, then I need your guesses by 12pm EST on Wednesday; if an episode releases on Friday, then I need your guesses by 12 pm EST on Monday). Note: If you don't get your scores in on time, they will still be added to the overall scores I am keeping. So they will count for the final scores - in other words, you can catch up if you get behind, you just won't have your scores read out on the released episode. All I need is your guesses (e.g., Song 1 - 19xx, Song 2 - 20xx, Song 3 - 19xx, etc.). Please be honest with your guesses! Best of luck!!The answers to today's ten songs can be found below. If you are playing along, don't scroll down until you have made your guesses. .....Have you made your guesses yet? If so, you can scroll down and look at the answers......Okay, answers coming. Don't peek if you haven't made your guesses yet!.....Intro song: This Christmas by Donny Hathaway (1970)Song 1: The Christmas Guest by Johnny Cash (1980)Song 2: (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays by Perry Como (1954)Song 3: Deck the Halls by Mannheim Steamroller (1984)Song 4: Someday at Christmas by Jack Johnson (2008)Song 5: What Christmas Means to Me by Stevie Wonder (1967)Song 6: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Glee Cast (2010)Song 7: O Holy Night by *NSYNC (1998)Song 8: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (1964)Song 9: Our Love is Like a Holiday by Michael Bolton (2001)Song 10: O Come, O Come Emmanuel by William Shatner (2018)

Merry Christmas! What a beautiful time to enjoy and to love on one another. This episode gets back to the true meaning of what this day is all about. Why do you need a Savior? (4:00)Where your Doubts come From (6:00)Jesus had haters too(12:10)What Christmas Means (21:00)What Christmas is NOT (29:00)✅ FOLLOW ME HERE:https://instagram.com/kingno_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==https://instagram.com/mindbullypodcast?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==♥️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1855313/supporters/newSupport the show

The beloved Christian writer and defender of Christianity, C. S. Lewis, wrote an essay called, “What Christmas Means to Me” in 1957, my birth year. I am stealing his title, but cannot claim his literary standing; nor is my essay much like his, Nevertheless, the musings of another old Christian philosopher about a Christian holiday we cannot avoid might prove worthwhile. They can even help civilize our public discourse, since religious positions can be rationally defended and discussed. It is part of human nature to observe festivals and holidays. In that, we are unique among the living. We were born to work, rest, and celebrate. Some of these events are foisted upon us and some we choose for ourselves. Observant Jews celebrate the Sabbath, while others do not and are not expected to. Christians attend services on Sundays, but that is their choice. But Christmas is a national holiday, and we are all caught up in it in some way, for good or ill. Of course, Christ-mas traces back to Christ, although that may not always be obvious given the symbology and commercialism we face daily for weeks… As an academic, I have been given time to study, teach, and write on my religious beliefs, but many do not have or take the time. Nevertheless, when we consider the highly contentious nature of public disagreements about religion and morality (which seldom rise to the level of debates or dialogues), we should consider the rational support for any given position, religious or otherwise, and realize that some Christians have reasons for their deepest beliefs which can be publicly and profitably discussed. Christmas can be a prod to think all this over. After a lifetime of research, I, for one, continue to worship Jesus, as did the wise men of the first Christmas so long ago. Douglas Groothuis, Ph.D., is a Professor of Philosophy at Denver Seminary and the author of nineteen books, including Fire in the Streets (a critique of critical race theory or wokeness) and Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith. Find more from Dr. Groothuis at www.DouglasGroothuis.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As this episode releases on Christmas, I wanted to give you a special gift in this episode that hopefully will lead to a better, healthier 2024 and beyond for you. I want to share my top 7 health and beauty hacks I implemented in 2023 that are a tremendous benefit to my life. This is obviously not my entire list (Part 2 if you enjoy it?) but wanted to give you the ones that stood out to me the most! Please share with a friend who would benefit from hearing this too and we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!   Time Stamps:   (1:20) Thank You For All The Support! (1:55) What Christmas Means to Me (3:37) #1: Skin Moisturizer (5:26) #2: Tongue Scrapper (6:24) #3: Filter Shower Head (7:40) #4: Dead Sea Minerals (8:35) #5: Aluminum Free Deodorant (10:15) #6: Microgreens (12:03) #7: Fluoride-Free Toothpaste (14:14) Please Share With Friends and Rate and Review ----------  Research On Topics Mentioned:  https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/endocrine/index.cfm PMID:35010368 https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/water-poll/index.cfm   PMID: 22503590 PMID:29034866 PMID: 28839078 https://www.thyroid.org/ ----------  Viva Naturals Coconut Oil - https://www.amazon.com/Viva-Naturals-Organic-Virgin-Coconut/dp/B00DS842HS/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=EDANBCGL2BDG&keywords=organic+cold+pressed+coconut+oil&qid=1703265788&sprefix=organic+cold+press%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Tongue Scraper - https://www.amazon.com/Tongue-Scraper-Adults-Cleaner-Metal-Tounge-Scrapper/dp/B08NTW58LX/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3AQD2KEFYIN01&keywords=tongue+scraper&qid=1703267512&s=beauty&sprefix=tongue+scrape%2Cbeauty%2C104&sr=1-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1&smid=A1U6CXM7BOHB61 Filtered Shower Head - https://jolieskinco.com/ Dead Sea Minerals: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GINGOY?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_ab-bia-two-pane-desktop_nk_11_8&=&crid=K97BG068BL6W&=&sprefix=dead+sea Aluminum Free Deodorant - https://www.amazon.com/milk-honey-Deodorant-Coconut-2-5ounces/dp/B016Z3NOK8/ref=asc_df_B016Z3NOK8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312177574237&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12464033317629418950&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017087&hvtargid=pla-624508675324&psc=1&mcid=8d810d7748bf392cbba4a76f8e08e1ea&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=61862749893&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312177574237&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12464033317629418950&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017087&hvtargid=pla-624508675324&gclid=CjwKCAiAhJWsBhAaEiwAmrNyqw4D5iLRPH5A1tldMXZadmDvMG6_SpszYvq1FDhlJ_MQHDHzmma6JhoCGCoQAvD_BwE Microgreens - https://www.amazon.com/HAMAMA-Microgreens-Sprouting-Microgreen-Seeds%E3%80%90Broccoli/dp/B0C2JG5LLB/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=hamana%2Bmicro%2Bgreens&qid=1703268831&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1 Fluoride-Free Toothpaste - https://www.amazon.com/Antiplaque-Whitening-Toothpaste-Fluoride-Peppermint/dp/B09P44Q558/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NH0P46QQC9O2&keywords=hello%2Bfluoride%2Bfree%2Btoothpaste&qid=1703269543&sprefix=hello%2Bflouride%2Bfree%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1&th=1 Fluoride-Free Toothpaste - https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Bronner-Peppermint-Toothpaste-5-Ounces/dp/B015CVWCN4/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1CW07BFEA1MTI&keywords=dr%2Bbronner%27s%2Btoothpaste&qid=1703270730&sprefix=dr%2Bbronners%2B%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-5&th=1 ----------  Follow Me On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahfechter.ifbbpro/   Check Out My Website - https://www.sarahfechter.com ----------  This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, other professional health care services, or any professional practice of any kind. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk and Sarah Fechter Fitness LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual use of, reference to, reliance on, or inability to use, this Podcast or the information presented in this Podcast. All contents and design for this Podcast are owned by Sarah Fechter Fitness LLC. Always consult your professional team before beginning any exercise or nutrition program.

Annette and I wants to greet everyone a Merry Christmas! We pray blessings on each and every one of you. In this episode, you will hear other people share what Christmas means to them. We want to thank all our amazing guest for this episode. From Annette, myself and our families and everyone you heard in this episode we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! We pray blessings for each and every one of you! We hope you all have a wonderful time celebrating today with your family and friends. Always remember to Come to Jesus and remember that true meaning of Christmas. Thank you to our Spotify sponsor for our opening song called "What Christmas Means to Me (Oh Holy Night" by Sanctus Real.   We would love to hear what Christmas means to you as well so feel free to share it in any of our Social Media links. Thank you again for listening and always remember to Come to Jesus Daily! Until next time stay blessed!Connect with us through our Social Media Links:Email us at cometojesuswithannette.mahal@gmail.com Twitter and Instagram: @AnnetteMahal FB: Come to JesusYou can help support our podcast ministry and partner with us reach further to build God's Kingdom through our Patreon account which is www.patreon.com/user/posts?u=81226509 or you can give a onetime donation of donating for our coffee ministry or be a part of our monthly supporters to be a part of our monthly livestream and the other benefits that goes with it by going to: www.buymeacoffee.com/cometojesusYou can also send us a voice message if you are listening in Spotify or by sending your questions or comments to (571)601-0067.

El equipo de Follow ME One, te desea una muy felices Fiestas, deseando que el proximo año te traiga aquello que no te trajo en el 2023. Disfruta tu momento!! Playlist: Herb Alpert – Let lt Snow. Tom Braxton – Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas Ragan Whiteside – The Little Drummer Boy Adam Hawley – What Christmas Means to Me (Ft. L. Young) Jessy J – Angels We Have Heard on high. Boney James – Merry Christmas Maysa – This Christmas (Ft. Will Downing) Cedric The Entertainer & Silas – Walking in a Winter Wonderland (Ft. Sonna Rele) Human Nature – White Christmas Erin Stevenson – Christmas Time Whit You Chris Botti – Santa Claus ls Coming to Town Tom Braxton – Joy to the World Mariea Antoniette – This Christmas Brooke Alford – Greensleeves (A Dance Celebration) Adam Hawley – Jingle Bells Jay Rowe – Sleigh Ride Silvia Bennett – Let lt Snow! Let lt Snow! Let lt Snow! Joyce Cooling – Christmas, Christmas (Ft- Peter Michael Escobedo) Tom Braxton – Let lt Snow (Ft. Rebecca Jade) Rebecca jade – Meet Me Under The Mistletoe Song Young Joo – What a Friend We Have ln Jesus Roberto Vazquez – White Christmas (Ft. Marion Meadows) Marcus H Mitchell – Let lt Snow. Castella – Sleigh Ride Joyce Cooling – The Holiday’s On! Oh Happy Day Josè Feliciano – Feliz Navidad

Media coverage of Trump...phone call...last minute shopping..."A Christmas Carol"...most popular Christmas movies/shows in each state..."What Christmas Means to Me" by Richard DixonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C.S. Lewis expert Jerry Root explains the mysterious place that Christmas holds in the beloved children's classic The Chronicles of Narnia.  Why is Lewis called a grinch by some?  What does Santa Claus have to do with Jesus, and the White Witch with Herod?  And where might you meet Mr. Tumnus the Faun on Thursdays at 4:00?  It's all here.  Merry Christmas! Additional resources: By C.S. Lewis (seven fiction books):  The Chronicles of Narnia (particularly The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe) Essays (available online):  "What Christmas Means to Me" "Xmas and Christmas" "Delinquents in the Snow" "A Christmas Sermon for Pagans" By Jerry Root (website):www.drjerryroot.com (books):The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis The Soul of C.S. Lewis The Neglected C.S. Lewis The Quotable Lewis

What Christmas Means to Me Pastor Steve Edwards Sunday School December 10, 2023 Voice Over By: Outlaw Peak Media Background Music Provided By: Pixabay

What the Riff!?! delves once again into the great (and not so great) Christmas songs to add a little cheer as you rock around the Christmas tree this year.“Carol of the Bells” by Mannheim SteamrollerMannheim Steamroller covers a Ukrainian carol from 1922.  They highlight a 3 against 2 polyrhythm that is present in the original song, and add a major key change that is not present in the original.  This is off their second Christmas album released in 1988 entitled "A Fresh Aire Christmas."  “O Come O Come Emanuel” by Bad ReligionThis fast-paced rendition takes an 8th century song and puts a punk twist to it.  It is a quick song, like most bad Religion tracks. “Yellin' at the Xmas Tree” by Billy IdolRocker Billy Idol reminisces about times with his drunk father yelling at the Christmas tree.  "Oh the Christmas bells are ringing and the carolers are singing, but Daddy, he don't hear 'em, he's yellin' at the Christmas tree."“Space Christmas” by  Shonen KnifeThis Japanese punk-pop band was inspired by the girl groups of the 60's and the Ramones.  This sci-fi Christmas track has a "bubblegum pop" sound with a punk edge.  “Taking Care of Christmas” by Bachman Turner OverdriveWhen Rob covered "Bachman Turner Overdrive II" earlier this year we discovered this Christmas remake of their classic single.  It is surprisingly catchy for a song overhauled for Christmas.  Randy Bachman did an all-Christmas album in 2008 including this song.“Christmas All Over Again” by Tom Petty and the HeartbreakersThis original song was penned by Tom Petty on a ukulele in 1992.  It was used in the motion picture "Home Alone 2:  Lost in New York," and also appeared in "Jingle All the Way."  Jeff Lynne co-produced the song, played bells, bass, timpani, sang background vocals, and wishes for a Chuck Berry Songbook in the song.“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by the REO SpeedwagonREO Speedwagon keeps the original feel of the carol in their rendition of this classic.  It was released on their 2009 album, "Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon."  The original English carol dates back to the 1650's.  “Santa Claus” by The SonicsThis song with a fuzzy guitar appeared on the debut album from The Sonics back in 1965.  The Sonics were a garage band out of Tacoma, Washington in the 60's, and influenced the punk and grunge movement.  They are likely best known for their party song, "Louie, Louie."“Santa's Messin' with the Kid” by Eddie C. CampbellBlues guitarist and singer Eddie C. Campbell was well known in the Chicago blues scene and learned guitar from Muddy Waters.  This song was released on his 1977 Christmas album.“What Christmas Means to Me”  by Stevie WonderThis original song was released on Tamla records in 1967 on Wonder's eighth studio album entitled "Someday at Christmas."  It was the final track on the album which consisted of a mix of Christmas standards and original music. “Merry Christmas Darling” by the CarpentersNo Christmas playlist would be complete without Karen Carpenter's voice.  This song was originally recorded by The Carpenters in 1970.  The lyrics date back to 1946 when songwriter Frank Pooler wrote it about a love interest at the time.  He had The Carpenters perform it when they were his music students at California State University, Long Beach.“White Christmas” by Bing CrosbyBing Crosby originally performed this song composed by Irving Berlin in 1940.  It was performed for the first time in December 1941, and appeared in the motion picture "Holiday Inn" in 1942.  (and there might be a bonus song...)We at What the Riff?!? wish every one a blessed and Merry Christmas!

Episode 61 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we're joined by Josh Huisman, back again for our Second Annual Christmas Episode! Tune in as we talk Prayer, Gratitude, and Finding Hope this Christmas Season!  Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!  About our Guest:  Josh Huisman is the Senior Pastor of New Hope Community Church, a growing, generous body of believers who are committed to help people find hope in Jesus Christ. Josh has a passion for creativity, and in addition to his role as a Senior Pastor, he is a singer-songwriter who has released multiple music projects. In fact, it is not uncommon for Josh to use music, drama, and humor in his Pastoral messages.  He recently launched JoshHuisman.com, a place where you can read weekly devotions and listen to his music releases. The latest being a Christmas project from New Hope Community Church entitled ‘O Holy Night,' which includes a song written by Josh called ‘What Christmas Means.'  Josh and his wife, Sarah, and their children Tyler, Jordan, Mary Beth, and Alyssa make their home in Nolensville, TN.  You can Listen to the Christmas EP mentioned in this episode at the following link: https://aholynight.hearnow.com  Follow and contact: Instagram/Twitter: @johuismusic josh@newhopechurchtn.org www.joshhuisman.com   'The Hitstreak' Sponsored by RAC Financial Intro Produced by Jim McCarthy Show Music Produced by Charles Henry & Ace Young Special Thanks to the Hitlab Creative Team

Pacific St Blues & Americana Playlist Show #1,601 - 32 years December 18, 2022Focus on local releases and some seasonal tuneage 1. Ruthie Foster / Soul Searching2. Crystal Shawanda / Hold Me3. Bonnie Raitt / Living for the Ones 4. Lake Street Dive / Nick of Time 5. Eric Clapton / Keys to the Highway 6. Swamp Boy / Drama Queen7. Mike Farris / Havana Santa8. Norah Jones / You're Not Alone 9. Rory Block / Freight Train 10. Guy Davis / Back Door Man 11. Matt Whipkey / Lazarus12. Michael Campbell / Hold the Fa La La's13. Rex Granite Band / Have You Seen Josephine?14. Tedeschi Trucks Band / Sweet Soul Song 15. Tommy Castro / Blues Prisoner16. Jeremiah Johnson / Hot Diggity Dog 17. Josh Hoyer / Business as Usual18. Joanne Shaw Taylor / Nobody's Fool 19. Michael McDonald / That's What Christmas Means to Me 20. Donny & Lalah Hathaway / This ChristmasUpcoming Shows & Events of InterestDecember18 Steve Lovett @ Mouth of the South in the Old Market18 In the Pocket @ Hank's(39th & Ames) 21 Tim Clark/ Enjoli Mitchell - Night of Holiday Classics @ Jewell22.BSO Presents Tony Holiday Party @ The Jewell (Pine Ridge Propane) 23 Hector Anchondo @ Jewell23 Swampboy @ B Bar 28 Jason Birnstihl @ Jewell30 Travis (horn band) @ Jewell30 Hector Anchondo @ Crescent Moon (tavern not pottery) January 5 Brandon Miller @ Philly Sports Bar (Papillion) 6 Kris Lager Variety Show @ Benson Theatre6 Int'l Blues Challenge Send off @ B Bar (Steve Lovett, In the Pocket) 19 Jeremiah Johnson Band @ Stocks n Bonds24 Larkin Poe @ KnucklheadsFeb 19 Music of Johnny Cash @ Soaring WingsMarch 24 Smithereens w/ Marshall Crenshaw @ KnuckleheadsMay11 Buddy Guy @ HollandsJuly 8 Orchestra play music of Dr. Dre

Welcome to TigerCast: A podcast designed to tell the story of Warsaw Schools and inform our community about the great things happening to serve our students.Episode 17: Upcoming Holiday PerformancesThe month of December is in full swing. While we haven't seen much of the white stuff just yet, the Holiday season is certainly among us. Over the next week, there are several opportunities to fill your buckets with Holiday joy! Mark Ziegler, Direction of the Bands, David Knouse, Assistant Band Director, and Josh Wren, Choir Director, join Kyle to discuss upcoming performances.Choir Concert - Winter Choir Concert - Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 7:30 PACFeaturing Select Chorale, advanced treble, beginning men, beginning treble, intermediate and mixed choir, and Edgewood and Lakeview Middle School choirs.  Featuring a wide variety of seasonal choral musicFree admission - will accept monetary donations and donations of new, unwrapped Toys for Tots.The first opportunity in a few years to collaborate as secondary choirs - thanks to Jennifer Cooksey for this opportunity.Band Concert - Band Christmas Concert - Thursday, December 15th, 2022 7:00 PACFeaturing a wind ensemble, concert band, and percussion ensemble.Dance Concert - Winter Dance Concert - Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 7 pm PACFeaturing: WCHS Dance students, Kids Dance Warsaw - Claypool, Leesburg, and Washington.Audience members will watch many styles of dance to a variety of holiday tunes, including an African version of “O Holy Night” and Stevie Wonder's “What Christmas Means to Me”. Kids Dance, Warsaw! will feature 72 WCS students. All of the students have learned dance for free over the course of 6 weeks, and they will perform with the high school students at the end of the concert. We would like to thank the Kosciusko Endowment for Youth Services (KEYS) for granting funds toward the elementary student's performance shirts. Donations after the concert will help further the mission to provide for WCS students' dance education and further bring joy to the community!Performing Arts Center Gala - Winter Fantasia - Sunday, December 18th, 2022 4 pm PACFeaturing a band, choir, dance, orchestra, and theater showcase. $10 fundraiser for the performing arts department. 574-371-5040 box office phone number.There will be two combined, collaborative performances with the entire performing arts department (performed by 150 students from 5 departments). The program includes a wide variety of musical arrangements and theatrical/dance styles that offer something for everyone this holiday season! Additional donations can be given at the end of the gala to support all of the performing arts departments. 

Jay and Scott do another "Who Sang it Better?" contest with special guest judge Shannon Dubos. This round's songs are What Christmas Means to me by Stevie Wonder, The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole, and Somewhere in My Memory by The Tabernacle Choir. https://jinglejank.com/episodes/040.html

Se acaba el año, pero antes celebremos con canciones apropiadas lo que nos quede en este valle de rockandroll, como Kurt Baker echando de menos el verano (nunca estamos contentos con lo que tenemos) mientras los de Rome, Georgia rockean a ritmo de cascabeles alrededor del árbol de la Glorieta o como el reverendo Billy Gibbons a paso de blues. Nuestro favorito aussie Paul Kelly tiene dos canciones, una a rimto psicobeatle y una balada grupo de chicas con la que repetir el estribillo Christmas antes de que la reina del tex-mex Stephanie Urbina Jones nos cante un mariachi y Aaron Lee Tasjan se descuelgue con una tarjeta navideña y Dana Countryman nos cuente lo que la navidad significa para él (la lista es bastante completita). Amanda Shires lo deja estar mientras Ron Wood liga con Andrea Corr (a lo mejor era al revés) y suenan villancicos honky tonk con Morgan Wade, Lainey Wilson anda preparando cookies y David Adam Byrnes intenta que su chica vuelva (ay) para nochevieja y el clásico de Buck Owens que todos los niños han tenido claro desde siempre. Oye, Papá Noel se parece mucho a papá, ¿no?. No, es papá el que se parece a Papá Noel, hoe, hoe, hoe.Kurt Baker, Christmas In The SandThe Georgia Thunderbolts, Rockin' Around The Christmas TreeBilly F Gibbons, Jingle Bell BluesPaul Kelly, ChristmasPaul Kelly w Linda Bull, Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)Stephanie Urbina Jones, Merryiachi ChristmasBoo Ray & Aaron Lee Tasjan, Christmas CardDana Countryman, That's What Christmas Means to MeAmanda Shires, Wish For YouAndrea Corr & Ron Wood, Blue Christmas.Morgan Wade, I'll Be Home for ChristmasLainey Wilson, Christmas CookiesDavid Adam Byrnes, Honky Tonk ChristmasJD Shelburne, Santa Looked a Lot Like DaddyCowboy Mouth, Jingle Bells

The 12 Days of Christmas Music: Day 9Intro/Outro: One Little Christmas Tree by Stevie Wonder10. Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley (Andrew)10. Frosty the Snowman by Jimmy Durante (Aaron)9. White Christmas by Bing Crosby (Andrew)9. What Christmas Means to Me by Stevie Wonder (Aaron)8. The Christmas Song by Nat "King" Cole (Andrew)Vote on your favorite song from today's episode!

After a super-competitive competition, we would like to congratulate our 9-12 Christmas Choir Competition Champions: Neshaminy High School's Select Choir singing "What Christmas Means to Me"! Neshaminy High School will be taking home the 1st place prize of $5,000 for their school's music program and will perform on stage at the Kimmel Center with the Philly Pops on Wednesday, December 15th. Tune in to B101.1 Friday, December 10th through Sunday, December 12th to hear Neshaminy High School's performance of "What Christmas Means to Me" at the following approximate times: Friday, 12/10:           10:25 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 12/11:       9:05 a.m., 2:05 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 12/12:         12:05 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. We will also be playing their song all throughout the holidays! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congrats to Ridley High School's "Rhapsody" from Folsom, PA for winning 2nd place with their song, "What Christmas Means to Me"! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello Christmanteers and anyone who likes this time of year.We present once again our classic Christmas series our second X-Mas show.On this show we have songs from: The Ventures / Queen / The Eagles / The Ravers / The Ronnette's / The Monkees and many more.So do what you have to do to enjoy the season, we will provide the music.Intro: Jingles Bells-The Ventures1. Santa Clause Is Coming To Town-The 4 Seasons2. Little Alter Boy-Jack Jones3. Santa How Come Your Eyes Are Green-Louie Prima4. Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer-Boots Randolph5. Gee Wizz It's Christmas Time-Carla Thomas6. Santa's Little Skidoo-The Second Thought7. Frosty The Snowman-The Ronnette's 8. Christmas Is Coming-Vince Guaraldi9. Going Home, Sing A Song Of Christmas Cheer/Silent Night-Bobby Sherman10. Christmas Is My Time Of Year-The Monkees11. Valley Forge-The Raiders12. Child Of Winter-The Beach Boys13. Jingle Bell Rock-The Ventures14. Christmas-Darlene Love15. I Saw 3 Ships-Bing Crosby16. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas-John Denver & The Muppets17. Please Come Home For Christmas-The Eagles18. Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love you-Billy Squire19. Thank God It's Christmas-Queen20. Punk Rock Christmas-The Ravers21. Silver Bells-P.K. & The Sound Explosion22. Santa Bring My Baby Back-Elvis Presley23. Christmas Song-Natural Gas24. Christmas Song-Jethro Tull25. Yullsville-Ed (Kookie) Burns26. My Mary Christmas Card To You-The Partridge Family27. Christmas wont Be The Same This Year-The Jackson 528. God Rest Ye Old Gentleman-Nat King Cole 29. Old Toy Trains-Glen Campbell30. December 25th-Scrooge Soundtrack31. We Wish You A Merry Christmas-John Denver & The Muppets32. Silent Night-Baby Washington33. Santa Bring Me Ringo-Christine Hunter34. Step Into Christmas-Elton John35. Tit For Tat-James Brown36. Over The River-The Chipmunks 37. Christmas In Heaven-Monty Python Crew38. What Christmas Means to Me-Stevie WonderOutro: Jingle Bells-Brooker T. & The M.G.'s

The team are getting in a festive mood, and ready for another packed show, with all the goodness in the lead up to the big day. On this week's podcast, they continue their look back at the guests that featured on the show in March & April, and there were some gems there, also this edition there joined by a few of the traders and organisers behind Elvetham Heath food market, Ollie joins us from First Aid Training and what's it like to be a paramedic, The girls behind ABC Tutoring explain the fun side of things working together. The quiz has the team in stitches on a Christmas Tree theme, and guess the movie and film star for a Bruce Bonus, there is also some Christmas theme music, and another edition of ‘What Christmas Means' to Serena from the Queen of Soaps. We need you for next year's shows, so do get in touch with the team of Jack, Our Bev and Roger, email them roger@weeklyexperience.co.uk or leave them a message on the https://www.facebook.com/TheWeeklyExperience

In this episode of Let's Chat and Jam we have A Conversation With entrepreneur and R&B recording artist Beth.I had the opportunity to speak with entrepreneur and recording artist Beth. I must admit that Beth is one the most amazing and talented artists that I have ever met. She was a contestant on The Voice and has performed background vocals for artists such as Anita Baker and Kem.Now she's ready to take it solo and I will admit that I'm digging the vibes.You can tap in to Beth on these platforms YouTube:https://youtube.com/user/bethgriffithentInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/bethalwayssingsAbout Beth: BETH (Season 16 NBC “The Voice”) Equating singing to breathing is completely reasonable, when it's coming from Beth Griffith-Manley, singer, songwriter, actress and daughter of Johnny Griffith, the legendary and Multi-Grammy® Award-winning pianist/keyboardist. He was an original member of the Funk Brothers, Motown's in-house studio band that created the famous ‘Motown Sound.'She began touring with 3-time Grammy® Award-nominated, Motown Recording Artist, KEM in 2013, providing background vocals as well as performing duets and featured solos around the world. Beth is a background vocalist on KEM's Intimacy, What Christmas Means and Promise To Love albums, and continues to tour with him.Beth has also had the privilege of having performed at the Michigan Inaugural Balls held in Washington D.C. for President Barack Obama's 1st and 2nd terms, as well as for President Bill Clinton.In addition to her roles as a vocalist, Beth is a member of SAG-AFTRA and has held several stage and screen acting roles. Among them, Church Girl and Chosen (stage) and Five Year Engagement and This Must Be The Place (film), as well as performing for numerous television and radio commercials.Her most memorable moment on stage was being cast in the 2011 remake of the movie, “Sparkle” as the stand-in and body-double for Whitney Houston, during filming in Detroit in 2011.You can tap in to the music of Beth on all streaming platforms including Spotify and iHeartRadio.You can find Let's Chat and Jam here https://www.letschatandjam.comThe Let's Chat and Jam podcast is available on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, Jiosavvn, Reason, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Let's Chat and Jam with Special Guest Beth#interview #Beth #letschatandjam #podcast #indieartist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Holidays! We're back with another episode and we're talking about Girlfriends! The hit CW sitcom for 8 years. My guest this episode is my friend Tya Cannon! We talk about all the characters, relationships, plot lines of the show, and what the show meant to us as young black women. Favorite Songs at the Moment: Man on the Moon III : The Chosen by Kid Cudi (emphasis on Show Out ft. Skepta and Pop Smoke, She Know This, and Lord I Know) Chemicals by SG Lewis Circles by Meg Thee Stallion Riri by Aminé Gimme Love by Joji Favorite Holiday Songs at the Moment: Christmas Wrapping (Glee Cast Version) This Christmas (Mary J. Blige or Chris Brown version) What Christmas Means to Me (Stevie Wonder or Fantasia Version) My Favorite Things by Kelly Clarkson Oh Holy Night (any version) Last Christmas (OG version by WHAM!)

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What Christmas Means to Me Matthew 1:21-23 Harold O'Chester Great Hills Baptist Church December 1, 2019

Garrett wraps up 2019 and Season 2 of the Live Atchya podcast with "What Christmas Means", an original Christmas song featuring the Anderson Children's Choir ;) www.GarrettAndersonMusic.com

Happy Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a very merry milestone episode! RJ tries to top our festive list with a holiday classic that almost wasn't a Christmas song, while Ian shoots for the bottom of the list by getting back to basics. We end this episode with an announcement about the future of HARK! The ranking music this week is "What Christmas Means to Me" by Stevie Wonder.

Christmas Songs Time Presents// Magic XMAS pt2 tracklist:1 - Love Is Christmas2 - Natale italiano3 -One More Sleep4 - Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (Live at C.W. Post College, Greenvale, NY - December 1975)5 - The First Nöel6 - Un piccolo Natale in più (Have yourself a merry little Christmas)7 - What Christmas Means to Me (feat. Stevie Wonder)8 - White Christmas9 - Merry Xmas Everybody (feat. Jamie Cullum)10 - All I Want For Christmas Is You11 - Here Comes Santa Claus12 - Jingle Bell Rock (John's Version)13 - Underneath the Tree14 - Christmas in New York15 - White Christmas

What Christmas Means to Me is GOD IS WITH Me.

'TIS THE SEASON FOR HOLIDAY TUNES! In the second volume of A Very Daly Christmas, brothers Ryan and Neil share more of their favorite Christmas tracks, as well as personal stories of spending Christmas in the hospital, dressing up like Santa Claus, and having inappropriate thoughts about Little Cindy Lou Hoo. They also address last year's listener feedback and spotlight some listener-suggested Christmas songs. Track list "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight)" by Ramones "My Grown-Up Christmas List" by Michael Buble "A Great Big Sled" by The Killers "(Everybody's Waitin' for) The Man with the Bag" by Kay Starr "Washington Square" by Chris Isaak "What Christmas Means to Me" by Stevie Wonder "Oi to the World" by No Doubt "Where Are You Christmas" by Faith Hill "If You Don't Wanna See Santa Claus Cry" by Alan Jackson "Christmas Wrapping" by The Waitresses "Maybe This Christmas" by Ron Sexsmith "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" by The Chipmunks "O Holy Night" by Trombone Shorty and Tipitina's Foundation Musicians "Hardrock, Coco and Joe - The Three Little Dwarfs" by The Three Little Dwarfs Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com. Like the FIRE AND WATER RECORDS Facebook page at: This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to FIRE AND WATER RECORDS on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fire-and-water-records/id1458818655 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support FIRE AND WATER RECORDS and the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Thanks for listening!

For as long as he can remember, Matt LeGrand has been in love with music. Matt spent his infant years in France and at the age of seven years old, his family relocated to Chicago. The vibrant city and its influential musicians made an immediate impression on the youngster, who found himself exploring a different genre every night, and diving headfirst into the creation of his own sound. Immersing himself in the music scene, he picked up every instrument he could from the guitar to the drums, before finally falling effortlessly into the world of songwriting. In college he took things to the next level, performing in bands and duos around campus, and exploring sounds that eventually brought him to the deeply melodic, urban pop style that has become his staple, solidifying him as a must-watch talent on the Chicago scene. His powerfully energetic mix of soulful grooves and hard hitting pop hooks caught the attention of the music industry and brought Matt LeGrandʼs high energy, dance focused performances to nightclubs and events across The Windy City, launching his burgeoning career to new heights, and later landed him a nomination for MTVU’s The Freshman video contest. In 2017, Matt released his summer hit single “All Good” which debuted with highly-acclaimed reviews from the Huffington Post saying “Matt LeGrand demonstrates he has the vocal chops, personal charisma and musical awareness to produce a superb pop song.” “All Good” received a smattering of national attention from major music and entertainment blogs such as Celeb Mix, The New Nine, Kings of A&R, Young Entertainment Blog, AusPop, Poparazzi, among others. The “All Good” video was played in over 1,300 Footlockers locations around the country including the Clubcom Music Video Network which also added Matt LeGrand’s holiday single “What Christmas Means to Me” video on their Pop reel. “All Good’ and “What Christmas Means to Me” were seen in bowling alleys and other sports related venues such as LA Fitness, Gold’s Gym, Crunch Fitness Centers and New York Sports Clubs. Furthermore, Matt LeGrand has recently joined the Music Choice family and established his place as a major pop star. As a follow up to “All Good” Matt LeGrand premiered the video for his cover of Stevie Wonder’s “What Christmas Means to Me” during the holiday season, exclusively via HuffPost, propelling him into the national spotlight and establishing his place as a major pop star. Combined all this success with his charismatic personality and intoxicating performance style, Matt LeGrand has become one of Chicagoʼs fastest rising stars. Needless to say, itʼs only the beginning for Chicagoʼs Prince of Pop. Radio One Chicago airs live every Thursday night on WLUW-FM from 6p to 8p cst.

The Second Annual Christmas Show Stevie Wonder-That’s What Christmas Means to Me-Someday at Christmas LP B.B. King-Christmas Celebration-Kent 45 Louis Prima and His New Orleans Gang-What Will Santa Say? (When He Finds Everybody Swingin’)-Vocalion 78 Brenda Lee-Papa Noel-Decca 45 Perry Como-Santa Claus is Coming to Town-RCA Victor 78 Jona Lewie-Stop the Cavalry-Stiff 45 Dick Robertson-Under […]

The third and final week of the series "What Christmas Means" at New Hope Community Church.

Week two from the series, "What Christmas Means" at New Hope Community Church.

Week one from the series, "What Christmas Means" at New Hope Community Church.

Track 02 - What Christmas Means to Me

Sounds Of The Season Volumes 1-5 | Presented with good will by Qool DJ Marv Thank you to all who have enjoyed the Sounds of the Season series. This is the 1st 5 mixes combined into 1 so that you can enjoy the series as it was imagined. Every artist featured is a genuine genius. Wishing you good things this holiday season, and all year 'round. Good will, have, all men. Peace! Qool__Marv _________ Vince Guaraldi - The Christmas Song Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song Ella Fitzgerald - Have Yourself A Merry Christmas Dean Martin - Baby, It's Cold Outside (Arp Remix) Peggy Lee - Happy Holiday Vince Guaraldi Trio - Skating The Brian Setzer Orchestra - My Favorite Things The Supremes - My Favorite Things Louis Armstrong - Christmas Night In Harlem Ella Fitzgerald - Sleigh Ride The Temptations - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Donny Hathaway - This Christmas The Swingle Singers - Christmas Medley Lou Rawls - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Away Team Remix) Daz-I-Kue (Bugz In The Attic) - Midnight Ray Brown Trio - The Christmas Rap Billy Paul Williams & Nicole Henry - Santa Claus Is Coming to Town Bing Crosby - Happy Holiday (Beef Wellington Remix) Berlin Symphony Orchestra - Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Red Baron Remix) Ferrante and Teicher - Sleigh Ride (Ralph Myerz Remix) Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmas Time Is Here (Markus Enochson Remix) Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmastime Is Here Instrumental Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmastime Is Here Vocal Frank Sinatra – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Ramsey Lewis Trio – The Christmas Song Earl Grant – Winter Wonderland Oscar Peterson – Let It Snow Edmundo Ros – My Favorite Things José Feliciano – Jingle Bells Stevie Wonder – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Paul McCartney – Wonderful Christmastime Bill Wolfer – Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies KT Tunstall – Sleigh Ride Ramsey Lewis Trio – The Sound Of Christmas The Ramsey Lewis Trio – Snowfall The Salsoul Orchestra – Merry Christmas All Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra – What a Wonderful World Stevie Wonder – Merry Christmas / Happy Kwanzaa Shirley Horn – Winter Wonderland (Christian Prommer Remix) T.K. and the Sound Explosion – Silver Bells Kenny Burell – Twelve Days of Christmas Wynton Marsalis – Winter Wonderland Don Byron – Bounce of the Sugar Plum Fairies John Williams – Carol of the Bells The Jackson 5 – Santa Claus is Coming to Town José Feliciano – Feliz Navidad Lou Rawls – The Christmas Song Stevie Wonder – What Christmas Means to Me Vince Guaraldi Trio – Linus and Lucy The Ventures – Sleigh Ride Singersus Artists – Carol of the Bells [Instrumental] Eric Marienthal – Christmas Time Is Here (Reprise) Ivy – Christmas Time Is Here Tijuana Chorus The Christmas Song - Boston Brass The Christmas Feeling Christmas Sleighride - Helen Jane Long It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year - Take 6 Christmas Alphabet - The Mcguire Sisters Winter Wonderland - Liberace It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year (A Shrift Remix) - Andy Williams Buon Natale - Nat King Cole & Anthony Hamilton Jingle Bells - Alan Ett & James Mcmillen Christmas Is Coming - Vince Guaraldi Trio Sleigh Ride - Take 6 Santa Claus Is Coming Town - Patti Labelle Carol Of The Bells - Bob Sirois Winter Wonderland - Kate Havnevik Nat's Christmas Wishes - Nat King Cole May Christmas Bring You Happiness - Luther Someday At Christmas - Jackson 5 Christmas Time Is Here - Afro Blue Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (Suedojazz Mix) - Lena Horne O Christmas Tree - King Kooba Eddie Murphy says Merry Christmas to Security (& doormen, & supers, & child care pros & teachers & clerical & cleaners & cash register people & construction workers & the kitchen & waiters & waitresses & the drummers...) It's Holiday Time - Jihad Muhammad Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy - Aliqua Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairies - Synergy Brass Quintet Carol Of The Bells - Carpenters My Favorite Things/The Christmas Song - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Christmas Time Is Here - The Annabel (Lee) Trio Christmas Time Is Here - Kimberly Blue Tijuana Chorus Exotic Night - Martin Denny Sugar Rum Cherry (Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy) - Duke Ellington Snowfall/Snowfall Cha-Cha - George Shearing & Billy May The Christmas Waltz - George Shearing Quintet The Christmas Song - Ella Fitzgerald Greensleeves (Alternate Take 6) - Vince Guaraldi Trio I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Jimmy McGriff Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!/Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - Eddie Dunstedter Jingle Bell Rock - John Hicks "Farewell" Jingle Bells - Dave Brubeck White Christmas - The Junior Mance Trio Silent Night - Marcus Roberts The Secret Of Christmas - Ella Fitzgerald Christmastime Is Here (Instrumental) - Vince Guaraldi Trio The Christmas Song - Dave Brubeck Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies - The Fedora Club Deck The Hall With Boughs Of Holly - Percy Faith & His Orchestra Deck The Halls - Nat King Cole Snowbound - Wayne King and his Orchestra Sleigh Ride - Ramsey Lewis Trio Jingle Bells - Ella Fitzgerald God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Jimmy Smith Zat You Santa Claus? - Louis Armstrong Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow! - Doris Day Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Baby, It's Cold Outside - Dean Martin Winter Wonderland - Johnny Mathis The Little Drummer Boy - Stevie Wonder Winter Magic - Adam Saunders & Mark Cousins God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen - Percy Faith & His Orchestra Sleigh Ride - Dan Graham Sleigh Ride - Ronnie Aldridge Happy Holidays - Andy Williams Everybody's Waiting For) The Man With The Bag - Kay Starr The Merriest - June Christy Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Ella Fitzgerald Cool Yule - Louis Armstrong Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy - Béla Fleck & The Flecktones The Christmas Song - The Beverly Sisters Winter Wonderland - Ramsey Lewis Trio Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow - Marcus Roberts It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Rosemary Squires Carol of the Bells - Cindy Horstman Toyland - Popov's Boys Choir Of Moscow _________ Part 6 was a bonus mix that features the best songs from parts 1-5. You can still enjoy that here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2012-12-21T16_56_54-08_00 _________ --- Here are links to all of the volumes, please feel free to download and share. If holiday music isn’t your favourite, please consider sending to someone who’d appreciate these collections. Thank you. Wishing you, happy holidays! Sounds of the Season #1 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2011-11-30T21_54_29-08_00 Sounds of the Season #2 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2011-11-30T21_54_57-08_00 Sounds of the Season #3 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2011-11-30T22_34_59-08_00 Sounds of the Season #4 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2011-12-02T18_17_25-08_00 Sounds of the Season #5 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2012-12-20T13_06_29-08_00 Sounds of the Season #6 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2012-12-21T16_56_54-08_00 Sounds of the Season #7 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2019-12-03T12_43_22-08_00 Sounds of the Season #8 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2019-12-03T12_53_19-08_00 Sounds of the Season #9 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2019-12-03T12_59_51-08_00 Sounds of the Season #10 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2019-12-03T13_10_48-08_00 Sounds of the Season #11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2019-12-03T13_17_09-08_00 Sounds of the Season Combination of #1-#5 as one set/download https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2016-12-06T12_26_26-08_00

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REFLECTION QUOTES “Three things go by the name of Christmas. One is a religious festival. This is important and obligatory for Christians; but as it can be of no interest to anyone else, I shall naturally say no more about it here. The second is a popular holiday, an occasion for merry-making and hospitality. If it were my business to have a ‘view' on this, I should say that I much approve of merry-making. But what I approve of much more is everybody minding his own business. I see no reason why I should volunteer views as to how other people should spend their own money in their own leisure among their own friends. It is highly probable that they want my advice on such matters as little as I want theirs. But the third thing called Christmas is unfortunately everyone's business. I mean of course the commercial racket.” ~What Christmas Means to Me, C.S. Lewis “It is hard to imagine Tamar in her desolation after her rape, for instance, writing upbeat songs of joy. Indeed, it would be false if she were to write and sing such songs–unless they were about her ultimate redemption and the wiping away of her tears. Her life in this world was ruined by the wicked act of her half brother, and so, even any songs of joy she might have written and sung would have been full of tears as long as she walked in this broken world. The character Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings makes a profound statement. He says that there are sorrows in this world so great that their tears are never wiped away in this life… This is the grim reality of our daily existence, a reality that will not change until Christ himself wipes away our tears.” ~Echoes of Eden, Jerram Barrs “In sorrow we must go, but not in despair. Behold! We are not bound forever to the circles of the world, and beyond them is more than memory. Farewell!” ~Aragorn, Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien SERMON PASSAGE Matthew 2 (ESV) 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: 6 “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.'” 7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” 9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way. 13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” 14 And he rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed to Egypt 15 and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt I called my son.” 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah: 18 “A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be comforted, because they are no more.” 19 But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 20 saying, “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child's life are dead.” 21 And he rose and took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. 22 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there, and being warned in a dream he withdrew to the district of Galilee. 23 And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, so that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled, that he would be called a Nazarene.

The heart of Christmas; "What Christmas Means to Billy Graham." (Ex. 16:15; Lk. 2:8-11; Jn. 1:1, 14)

With the feel good vibes, Me and mine to you and yours, Sounds Of The Season Volume II Frank Sinatra – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Ramsey Lewis Trio – The Christmas Song Earl Grant – Winter Wonderland Oscar Peterson – Let It Snow Edmundo Ros – My Favorite Things José Feliciano – Jingle Bells Stevie Wonder – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Paul McCartney – Wonderful Christmastime Bill Wolfer – Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies KT Tunstall – Sleigh Ride Ramsey Lewis Trio – The Sound Of Christmas The Ramsey Lewis Trio – Snowfall The Salsoul Orchestra – Merry Christmas All Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra – What a Wonderful World Stevie Wonder – Merry Christmas / Happy Kwanzaa Shirley Horn – Winter Wonderland (Christian Prommer Remix) T.K. and the Sound Explosion – Silver Bells Kenny Burell – Twelve Days of Christmas Wynton Marsalis – Winter Wonderland Don Byron – Bounce of the Sugar Plum Fairies John Williams – Carol of the Bells The Jackson 5 – Santa Claus is Coming to Town José Feliciano – Feliz Navidad Lou Rawls – The Christmas Song Stevie Wonder – What Christmas Means to Me Vince Guaraldi Trio – Linus and Lucy The Ventures – Sleigh Ride Singersus Artists – Carol of the Bells [Instrumental] Eric Marienthal – Christmas Time Is Here (Reprise) Ivy – Christmas Time Is Here Recorded in 2008 Have a great holiday season! --- Here are links to all of the volumes, please feel free to download and share. If holiday music isn’t your favourite, please consider sending to someone who’d appreciate these collections. Thank you. Wishing you, happy holidays! Sounds of the Season #1 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2011-11-30T21_54_29-08_00 Sounds of the Season #2 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2011-11-30T21_54_57-08_00 Sounds of the Season #3 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2011-11-30T22_34_59-08_00 Sounds of the Season #4 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2011-12-02T18_17_25-08_00 Sounds of the Season #5 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2012-12-20T13_06_29-08_00 Sounds of the Season #6 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2012-12-21T16_56_54-08_00 Sounds of the Season #7 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2019-12-03T12_43_22-08_00 Sounds of the Season #8 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2019-12-03T12_53_19-08_00 Sounds of the Season #9 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2019-12-03T12_59_51-08_00 Sounds of the Season #10 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2019-12-03T13_10_48-08_00 Sounds of the Season #11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2019-12-03T13_17_09-08_00 Sounds of the Season Combination of #1-#5 as one set/download https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2016-12-06T12_26_26-08_00