Christmas Cheer

I said I wouldn’t post but I have two little sweet bits for you to enjoy so I am popping in just to say:

Have a listen to this beautiful — truly lovely — musical setting of G. K. Chesterton’s Christmas Carol. I would love one day to be part of a choir that sings it!

Here are the words of the poem:

A Christmas Carol by G. K. Chesterton

The Christ-child lay on Mary’s lap,
His hair was like a light.
(O weary, weary were the world,
But here is all aright.)

The Christ-child lay on Mary’s breast,
His hair was like a star.
(O stern and cunning are the kings,
But here the true hearts are.)

The Christ-child lay on Mary’s heart,
His hair was like a fire.
(O weary, weary is the world,
But here the world’s desire.)

The Christ-child stood on Mary’s knee,
His hair was like a crown,
And all the flowers looked up at Him,
And all the stars looked down.

G.K. Chesterton

And secondly, for your coloring pleasure, here is a Christmas Season Liturgical Calendar that I’m sure all will enjoy, from Jeremiah and Michaela Harrison at Liturgy of the Home.



Bonus thoughts: Two defenses of Santa Claus (not sketchy Mall Santa, though): Ten Reasons to Believe In Santa Claus and The Ethics of Jolly Old Elfland.

A blessed and merry Christmas to all!

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