The Ribbon in My Journal – Phyllis Hoffman DePiano

The Magic of Christmas

Music is magic. It brings emotion and stirs our souls. My Christmas is not complete without music, for it is in music that I find peace and love. When selecting music for the “Magic of Christmas,” I wanted traditional carols that tell the story of the birth of Christ. I imagine the night long ago in Bethlehem as a beautiful starry night, quiet and serene, with a hush of anticipation. In the dark of the primitive stable, the quiet was interrupted with the cry of a baby. As the night progressed, the small cry of the infant was overshadowed by the flutter of the angel wings and heralding trumpets announcing His birth.

The music presented in the “Magic of Christmas” is the story of that wondrous night set to music. Starting with a quiet overture and contemplative question “What Child is This?” and ending with the glorious carol of praise “Joy to the World,” this collection is a celebration of the birth of Christ.

My wish for you is that your holidays be a glorious celebration with family and friends. May your days be filled with peace and love as we celebrate through music the Magic of Christmas!

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