I am continuing with the Advent/Christmas carol theme. I apologise to all Advent purists who are angered by the slightest mention of Christ's arrival while we are still awaiting his birth; but, oh shame, I am listening to these Christmas carols during the weeks that precede the great feast. So, here's another one. This one is decidedly Canadian. I first heard it when singing in my high school choir. We sang the completely English version but I find this one far more true to (what I imagine) it was originally like. When I first heard this version I wept ... and the kids looked at me from the corner of their eyes and suspiciously asked why I was crying. How to explain? Beyond me. It also seems a fitting hymn for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. When you hear it, pray for the population from whom it came.
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I was very grateful that when Norah saw the picture that accompanied the song, she immediately pointed out Jesus and Mary by name. I'm glad she doesn't think of the holy family as being blonde-haired and blue-eyed, but she can recognize their image in different forms and cultures.
This has always been one of my favourite Christmas-time songs (thank you, Mrs. Gaskin) but I've never heard this version. It's even more stunning.
Jaclyn, I posted this for you. Elena
that is beautiful as is the other video.thanks! I too listen to Christmas music during advent...it's an old habit that i love. Of course right now i only have one Christmas cd but since i love it i don't mind. Haha. Elena..you didn't post on sister mary martha's blob about weddings did you???
Sr. Teresa, I haven't been on Sister Mary Martha's blog in a a while so it wasn't me. But now you've peaked my curiousity!
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