In the fall of 1847, a French wine merchant, Placide Cappeau, was asked by his local priest to write a Christmas poem. Not long after, Placide Cappeau showed this poem, “Minuit, chrétiens,” to the ...

While I can no longer remember who said it and in which class, I recall being taught in seminary that we learn much of our theology from hymn writers. And, at least for me, there is no greater season ...

Get ready to add a new song to your Christmas playlist: Brett Young has released an enchanting version of the holiday classic "O Holy Night." Readers can press play ...

Luke Bryan provided a long-lasting memory for viewers of the 2017 CMA Country Christmas television special, singing a simple, orchestral version of "O Holy Night." Bryan's performance was understated, ...

The holiday season is still a few weeks away, but Luke Bryan is helping fans get into the Christmas spirit with his newly released rendition of "O Holy Night." Readers can press play above to hear ...

You don't have to wait until December 25 to let the Christmas spirit in. One listen to Susan Boyle's mesmerizing cover of "O Holy Night" will do the trick. In 2010, Boyle took the stage on the ...

Welcome to The 12 Days of Christmas Songs: an attempt to uncover the forgotten history of some of the most memorable festive tunes. From December 14 through 25, we’ll be tackling one secular song and ...

Editor’s Note: Over the four weeks of Advent, alongside the release of season three of “Hark!,” our podcast about the meaning and making of our favorite Christmas carols, America staff will also share ...