The Sounds of Christmas

A baby in a manager, camels carrying Magi from the East following a star, choirs of shepherds lighting winter skies-this is a story like no other, one that changed the world and 2000 years later, continues to inspire us. Sounds of Christmas seeks to tell this story as it has been interpreted over the ages through carols, scripture, and music. Colorful pictures complement carol lyrics, with their corresponding scriptural references laid out side-by-side. To complete the experience, a click of a QR code connects you to the carols played by Dorothy Lewis-Griffith, an accomplished concert pianist For those who wish a deeper dive below the surface, histories and stories related to the carols are included. They illuminate the fascinating evolution of Christian and Western culture and the enduring promise and hope of the Christmas story. The layout of Sounds of Christmas makes it appealing to younger readers, while the content makes it engaging for any who can appreciate the richness of Christmas symbolism, the depth of tradition, and the powerful place these carols occupy in our minds and hearts. For either the devout or simply the intellectually curious, Sounds of Christmas is not only a visual and aural treat, but a delightful and easily accessible resource as well.