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Hi <<First Name>>,

What’s your favorite Christmas carol? Do you like Joy to the World or Silent Night better? Are you a fan of The Little Drummer Boy or O Little Town of Bethlehem? Is Christmas a time of loud and joyful celebration of Jesus's birth, or a quiet contemplation of the difference He made coming to Earth?

I love the music of Christmas. It speaks of hope fulfilling promises long expected and desired. The classic carols are familiar and sung by people all around the world, regardless of religious or philosophical beliefs. Each year there are fresh interpretations of old favorites, as well as new songs with different perspectives on the Christmas story.

Who can forget Mark Lowry’s “Mary Did You Know?” that looks ahead to the significance of Jesus’ ministry and Lordship? This year a friend introduced me to Faith Hill’s beautiful new song “A Baby Changes Everything,” which considers the birth of Christ from Mary's perspective.

As you celebrate Christmas with family and friends, allow the  music created to celebrate our Savior’s birth to resonate deep within your heart. I hope you’ll find yourself singing often, and maybe you’ll even hear "angels bending near the earth.”

From the screening room,

Angela Walker
ChristianMovieNews.com

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