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A dozen carols for Christmas
Francis X. Maier, First Things
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The origin of the word “carol” tracks back through Middle English and Old French to pagan antiquity; in meaning, it’s linked to dances of joy and praise. The birth of humanity’s savior—the Redeemer of Man; God’s Word made flesh; the Way, the Truth, and the Life—seems pretty clearly to warrant both. Twelve Christmas songs you’ll love.