I'll admit, if I had my way, the Christmas season would last much longer than just the last few weeks at the end of each calendar year. I love everything that the Christmas season offers. From thinking of others, to recommitting yourself to do good in the communities in which we live and work. But most importantly, to reflect on the memories we have with our families and good friends, with the pivotal purpose of Christmas being the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world and his Atonement for all mankind.
I really, REALLY like the John Rutter Christmas Album with the Cambridge Singers and London Sinfonia that I just ordered. I didn’t realize it, buy my parents have these LP’s with some of these songs. I remember all these songs as a child. The record must have had a different cover, and as a kid I’m sure I didn’t equate that it was John Rutter arrangements. I became acquainted with John Rutter in High School choir concerts when I sang in multiple holiday performances. We sang a lot of his Christmas music.
I’m a little teary eyed listening to this in my office today, thinking about Christmas with my Mom and Dad, the memories and smells of my childhood home and all the numerous amazing things I associate with this time of year. I'm grateful Holly and I have such fond memories of our parents and families during the holidays. As Holly mentioned to me in email, "it makes me long for the day when we can make the same kind of memories for our children." This is why Holly and I love this time of year, and why we love Christmas music so much.
2 comments:
Well, now I'm a little teary.
I know it does seem like we're jumping the gun a little on the holidays. But I am getting excited for Christmas already!
What? How did I not know about this album? I positively LOVE John Rutter, especially his Christmas stuff. I grew up singing in our amazing ward choir and we often sang his songs. Candlelight Carol, Star Carol, Wexford Carol and the list goes on. I really need to get myself a copy of this gem!
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