We are doing a unit study about Christmas carols and hymns along with a study on the Names of Jesus this month.  They are both from EasyFunSchool.  I must thank jaminacema for posting about this unit study on her blog.

We began by going over the introduction and I found the vocabulary to be very interesting.  I found out that the word "carol" originally referred to a dance being performed in a circle.  Since I enjoy worshipping with Hebraic dance I got all excited.  Circle dancing is so much fun!  It is a wonderful way to worship.

Then, the first song we studied was Good Christian Men Rejoice.  This was written by Heinrich Suso.  We used Cyber Hymnal to listen to the song and read more about it.  Now, I said I got excited when I learned the word "carol" had referred to circle dancing, but when I read this sentence I wanted to get up and dance!

Folklore has it that Suso, hearing angels sing these words, joined them in a dance of worship.

Oh my!  Can you imagine the Lord giving you inspiration for the words to a song by allowing you to hear the angels sing them?  I don't believe that is folklore....I believe it is truth.  Angels are messengers of the Lord. 

I encourage you to read the words of this song.  It affirms the true meaning for the reason we celebrate Christmas - the birth of our Savior - the best gift of ever! 

Blessings,

Stacy

P.S.  Check out my new blog at Homestead Blogger and see the pictures of our 10 new puppies.  Yes, I said ten!  They are so adorable but we had a rough time getting them here.  Click here to find out how they arrived in the world.............

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Dec. 8, 2006 - Thank you

Posted by Angelheart

Thank you for letting me know you are enjoying my tip of the day. I am having a lot of fun writing it. I always wanted to write so I guess blogging is my way of pretending to be a writer. LOL I didnt even start are christmas study yet. We are beginning on Mon. I hope.LOL

Nikki

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