There has been this long-debated conversation that occurs every year before Thanksgiving. When is it humanly acceptable to blare Christmas music through your car stereo? (Cough. Cough. AFTER Thanksgiving.) While we are on the conversation about Christmas music, allow me to enlighten you on some of the most underappreciated lyrics to the songs that we love to sing!
1. "Mary Did You Know?"
"The child you delivered, would soon deliver you."
2. "We Three Kings"
"Born a babe on Bethlehem's plain. Gold we bring to crown him AGAIN. King forever, ceasing never over us all to reign."
3. "Silent Night"
"Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love's pure light. Radiant beams from Thy holy face. With the dawn of redeeming grace. Jesus Lord, at Thy birth. Jesus Lord, at Thy birth."
4. "Joy to the World"
"He rules the world, with Truth and Grace!"
5. "Baby it's Cold Outside"
"There's bound to be talk tomorrow (think of my lifelong sorrow)
At least there will be plenty implied (if you got pneumonia and died)"
6. "Do You Hear What I Hear?"
"Said the king to the people everywhere
Listen to what I say
Pray for peace people everywhere."
7. "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"
"You're as cuddly as an eel."
8. "Little Drummer Boy"
"Little baby pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give our King pa rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you pa rum pum pum pum
On my drum pa rum pum pum pum"
9. "Away in a Manger"
" Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray."
10. "I'll Be Home for Christmas"
"Christmas Eve will find me
where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams."
Remember the reason for this season friends: the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born as a baby in a manger. His beginnings were lowly and yet the purpose of his coming is tremendous and something to be excited for! Say a prayer for the families that can't celebrate with loved ones this year due to work, traveling, and the Military and hold your babies and loved ones close this year. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, family.
"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.'" Luke 2:8-12 (NIV)
