by bethwestcott | Dec 11, 2025 | Christmas, Christmas Hymns, Faith, Holiday, Hymn Stories, seasonal thoughts
A CHRISTMAS FOLK HYMN Do you ever go out at night and gaze at the dark sky with all the twinkling stars? Or take a walk in the daytime and wonder at creation? A similar wonder is expressed in the Christmas carol “I Wonder as I Wander.” The...
by bethwestcott | Dec 23, 2024 | Christmas, Commemoration, Holiday, Inspiration, Memories, Thoughts
The Christmas season rushed in and skidded past quickly this year. At least it did for me. And I’m feeling a bit nostalgic. I grew up in a large family and remember Christmas as a warm, happy, family time. I loved decorating the Christmas tree, baking cookies,...
by bethwestcott | Dec 18, 2023 | Christmas, Christmas Hymns, Faith, Holiday, recipe
Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn king: Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With the angelic hosts proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”...
by bethwestcott | Dec 12, 2023 | Christmas, Christmas Hymns, Faith, Hymn Stories, Inspiration, Music
The tune can be traced back to the 16th century, and the song is a Christmas favorite for many, including me. The words and music fit so well together, and both are easy to sing and remember. “What Child Is This” is an English carol, the words written by...
by bethwestcott | Dec 7, 2023 | Christmas, Holiday, Memories, Mom's cookies
Most of us have Christmas memories and traditions we cherish. Some of them are food-related–a special dish or recipe. I’ve seen many recipes included in blogs, newsletters, and social media posts during the weeks before Christmas. Christmas cookies. You...
by bethwestcott | Dec 13, 2022 | Christmas, Christmas Hymns, Faith, Holiday, Hymn Stories, Inspiration, Music
The Hymns of Christmas I love the hymns of Christmas, songs of praise to God for the gifts of salvation and eternal life through His Son Jesus Christ. A celebration of Christ’s birth wouldn’t be complete without them. I also enjoy learning the stories...
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