Celebrate the Day

What could be better than Christmas caroling? Well, arguably, a lot of things, but whether you like to carol or not, I'm sure you have a favorite carol or two that you hum while walking around the house. Maybe you find yourself humming "Silent Night" as you tuck in the kids at night or "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" during the yearly decorating extravaganza of the tree. My best friend probably knows every rendition of "Little Drummer Boy" imaginable. I personally have always been a fan of "O Holy Night" ever since I was a little girl.

There is definitely a place for carols. But when I think upon my favorite Christmas tunes, I must share with you two songs that have captured my heart. The first is not even a Christmas song at all, but does refer to Christmas, which makes it close enough for me. Better Days by Goo Goo Dolls...a true and pure depiction of Christmas spirit. How easily we are concerned with materialistic gain and want when so much good and hope has been born into the world, not only centuries ago but minutes ago.
The second song that you must experience this Christmas season is I Celebrate the Day by Relient K.
The chorus goes a little something like this:
     And the first time that you opened your eyes
     Did you realize that you would be my Savior?
    And the first breath that left your lips
     Did you know that it would change the world forever?
I don't know about you, but those four lines are some of the most overwhelming lines that have ever stared me in the face. My lips have uttered these words for the past few days in humility, in joy, in awe...
Merry Christmas