Joy To The World: The Story Behind the Carol

Dec 19, 2022Dec 19, 2022 ~ Ben Scotton ~ Leave a comment

Have you noticed how the older you get the faster Christmas comes and goes? Before you know it all the songs have been played, presents opened, food eaten, friends gone, the magic has faded and January approaches. So what was the point? It's all very well taking time to remember events from history, but what … Continue reading Joy To The World: The Story Behind the Carol

O Come, O Come Emmanuel: The Story Behind the Carol

Dec 5, 2022 ~ Ben Scotton ~ Leave a comment

An enduring memory of my childhood is my brother forensically going over every present under the Christmas tree. Was it lego? Which DVDs were in this one? How much chocolate were we getting? He would try everything short of actually ripping off the wrapping paper. My sister has been known to weigh presents as part … Continue reading O Come, O Come Emmanuel: The Story Behind the Carol