Today, we’re going to hear the story behind the beautiful Christmas carol, “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.” Written in 1849 by Edmund Hamilton Sears, a Unitarian minister, this was the second of two “twin” carols. (Listen to the show for more.) Lyrics “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear” It came upon the midnight clear,…

Welcome To The Show If you’re a regular Lifespring! listener or heard the “Lifespring! Advent Calendar” last year, welcome back! If this is your first time listening to the “Lifespring! Why Christmas Show”, welcome to you, too! The “Lifespring! Why Christmas Show” is a joint project between the Lifespring! Media family and the whychristmas?com website….

Today, on the final day of the calendar, we find out what Christmas is really all about, the birth of Jesus. Happy Christmas everyone and Happy Birthday Jesus! Find out more about Jesus’ Birth at whychristmas?com MUSIC Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band Special, huge thanks go to Mr. Bryan Duncan for allowing us to…

Only one day to go! We light four candles today and hear about a very special baby, but perhaps not the one you’re thinking about! Find out more about this other special baby (and his parents!) at whychristmas?com Theme music: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band Background music: Michael Silvestri Download “Silent Night” (mp3) from…

Today we find out about the Wisemen. Were there three of them and why did they travel so far to find a new baby? Find out more about The Wisemen at whychristmas?com Planetarium and astronomy software link mentioned in the show: http://stellarium.org/ Theme music: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band Background music: Download “We Three…

Why do we associate snow with Christmas? It’s not mentioned in the Christmas Story! Find out more about Snow at Christmas at whychristmas?com Theme music: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band…”This Christmas” Background music: Download “White Christmas” (mp3) from “Merry Christmas – Tony Evans” by Tony Evans & His Orchestra Tema International Buy at iTunes…

Today we’ll find out the history of “Oh, Come All Ye Faithful”, James’ favourite carol! Music Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band…”This Christmas” Organ music: Julie Melton Man: Gary Sundblad Song: Jill Parr

Why do we eat these at Christmas and how were they first made? Listen to find out! Find out more about Christmas Puddings at whychristmas?com Find out more about Mince Pies at whychristmas?com Get the recipies for Puddings and Pies at whychristmas?com Theme music: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band…”This Christmas” Background music: Download “We…

Do you know how to say ‘Happy Christmas’ in another language? Listen to the show so you can surprise your family and friends! Find out how to say Happy Christmas in lots of Languages at whychristmas?com Theme Music: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band…”This Christmas” Background Music: Download “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” (mp3)…

Today we’ll find out how some different countires around the world celebrate Christmas! Find out more about Christmas Around The World at whychristmas?com Theme Music: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band…”This Christmas” Background Music: Nu Beat…”Christmas In Bethlehem”