Festive and funny. Somber and spiritual. Reflective and renewing. Thatâs the thing about Christmas songs: they can make us laugh, cry, and look eagerly toward Jesusâs return all within a few minutes of each other. Whether youâre already getting tired of holiday tunes or youâve been blasting them since October and will be through January, itâs the perfect time to brighten up your playlist with a fresh melody or two. Enter CTâs 2022 Christmas Music Playlist! Kelsey Kramer McGinnis, CTâs worship music correspondent, has compiled seven albums that range from traditional hymns to a heavy metal rendition of "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Youâll find a new David Crowder tune ponding the plight of the worker elf who faces unfair wages and grueling hours, a childrenâs choir managing the many words of "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus," and Appalachian bluegrass takes on popular carols. And when youâre ready for a break from harmonizing in the car, hereâs a little podcast roundup for you:
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May the next few weeks be filled with joyful noise!
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