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My absolute favourite, such powerful words - brings me to tears every time I sing it!

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I could see both you and me loving it when we sang it at the carol service this weekend

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Dec 18, 2023Liked by Dave Boden

Love this! "O, Holy Night" is my it's not Christmas until I hear this song. I knew it was written by an atheist but not the full story. I also shared it with my daughter, including the radio broadcast recreation. We both thought it was very interesting! And now I also found and saved a copy of the original poem, in both French and English. Now to go listen to and sing along with some Christmas carols!🎄🌟

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There are some amazing parts to the story right? It is so interesting.

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It is amazing! And shows how sometimes The Truth comes from surprising sources. I grew up listening to the Tennessee Ernie Ford version and every Christmas Eve the choir director at our church sang it as a soprano solo. It was so beautiful 😍 Definitely some fond memories with this carol.

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The older I get the more I love this song. Thank you for sharing the story. ❤️

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It’s so powerful! Gets me every time!

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Dec 19, 2023Liked by Dave Boden

Thanks Dave, such an interesting story of a firm Christmas favourite. May it continue to resonate across the universal airwaves forever.

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Amen!

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Finally got to read this! Thanks for sharing it Dave!♥️

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