Ah, the Twelve Days of Christmas—a festive puzzle wrapped in a holiday mystery, or as we like to call it, the ecclesiastical enigma of yuletide. To the untrained ear, it might sound like the lineup for an avian talent show: partridges, turtledoves, French hens, and the ever-popular calling birds. But fear not, dear reader, for… The post Song Story: 12 Days of Christmas appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

Ah, Christmas, the season of joy, goodwill, and the inescapable allure of “Silent Night.” This beloved carol, wrapped in tinsel and tradition, has journeyed across snowy landscapes and linguistic boundaries, making it the world’s most famous Christmas song. So, grab your hot cocoa and join us on a sleigh ride through the whimsical history of… The post The Story of “Silent Night”: A Merry Melody’s Historic Odyssey appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

Ah, Christmas, the season of joy, goodwill, and the inescapable allure of “Silent Night.” This beloved carol, wrapped in tinsel and tradition, has journeyed across snowy landscapes and linguistic boundaries, making it the world’s most famous Christmas song. So, grab your hot cocoa and join us on a sleigh ride through the whimsical history of… The post The Story of “Silent Night”: A Merry Melody’s Historic Odyssey appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

You know that warm, fuzzy feeling you get from a mug of mulled apple cider? Well, imagine that feeling in musical form—that’s what Jars of Clay serves up with their 2007 album, Christmas Songs. These coffeehouse pop maestros venture into the world of Christmas tunes and take us on a festive journey that’s as rich… The post Christmas Albums That Shouldn’t Be Forgotten: Jars of Clay Christmas Songs appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

In a yuletide celebration where Christian artists shine, the top 25 Christmas songs of 2023 are like a joyous sleigh ride through a snow-covered landscape of faith and festivity. Sarah Reeves leads the festive parade with a soulful rendition of Go Tell It On The Mountain, as if she’s sending a heavenly text to spread… The post Top 25 Christmas Songs of 2023 by Christian Artists appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

From the hallowed halls of Third Day to the intimate confines of his solo career, Mac Powell has always been an artist who knows how to stir the soul. With his new Christmas EP, simply titled “Christmas,” Powell delivers a heartfelt collection of tunes that perfectly capture the spirit of the season. The EP kicks… The post Mac Powell’s Christmas EP: A Warm Embrace of Holiday Cheer appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

Chart-topping BEC singer/songwriter Tasha Layton is embracing the most wonderful time of the year with two Christmas projects showcasing a range of previously unreleased studio recordings and new live tracks. Layton’s first-ever in-concert set, This Is Christmas: Live from The Fisher Center, is now available, while her acclaimed 2022 full-length holiday debut, This Is Christmas,… The post Tasha Layton Gets Into The Christmas Spirit With Live Album And Expanded Edition Of Holiday Debut appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

Worship Leader Magazine, November/December 2007 On a recent trip to England, I watched a BBC News account of a young man from a Muslim country who had come to England as an asylum seeker. He had fled his native country because as a convert to Christianity, his life was in danger. The man was refused… The post From The Archives: The Substance of Christmas appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

During a brief period each winter, the realm of popular music undergoes a temporal shift. The contemporary takes a back seat to the vintage, as artists from the Greatest Generation reign over Millennial and Gen Z playlists. In this annual tradition, a 27-year-old song emerges as a “new” entry into the Christmas canon, dominating the… The post Christmas Music Is About To Take Over…Again appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more

There are SO many fun songs to sing during the Christmas season that it can be hard to narrow down your list. From the classics to the contemporary, there are a plethora of options to help set the tone for your holiday church service. Some, like Oh Come, All Ye Faithful, date back to the… The post What Is Your Favorite Christmas Carol? appeared first on Worship Leader ..read more