“He who sings, pray twice,” St. Augustine, the famous 5th century bishop, once said. Since Christmas is a time for prayer and praise, it's no wonder that this special day (and all the days leading up ...

Take a trip to the St. Olaf Christmas Festival for beloved hymns, classical masterworks, and folk songs from around the world. This cherished annual tradition, featuring nearly 500 student musicians ...

"Hymn texts that have appeared in most hymnals and are still in use today.” The category of “classical hymns” also includes songs such as “In Christ Alone,” at seven years old, one of the younger ...

Carey's Christmas classic was among the 25 songs selected for preservation. Mariah Carey was just bestowed the honor of a lifetime, after her 1994 classic "All I Want For Christmas Is You" was among ...

Update: Quarterfinal voting ended on Nov. 20. On to the semifinal! We’re down to eight! Only a few chances remain to vote for what you think should be crowned the best Christmas carol of them all (and ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Essay Many Christmas standards were not written by Christians. David Lang explains the appeal for him, a Jewish composer of a modern holiday classic.

“White Christmas” is a holiday standard and Trace Adkins has the perfect voice to perform it. His smooth baritone flawlessly carries the longing, nostalgia, and Christmas spirit of the song. Watch ...