Christmas Canon

Well, the world apparently didn't end today as adherents to the Mayan calendar allegedly predicted, but by and large, the work year for me will end today. (I always leave myself some leeway on these things). This week has been nuts, filled with last minute, end-of-contract deliverables. But now that is all done and it is time to think about Christmas. I also have to start my gift shopping. (Hey, for me, this is early).

I was looking through my notes that I keep for this blog, looking for something to write about today. I have a number of topics in the queue, but all of them are depressing: fiscal cliff, Russia, the weakening North American church, healthcare. Interesting stuff, but not exactly cheerful fodder with Christmas so close.

So I today I'll keep it light, turning instead to one of my standbys to get me in the mood for Christmas.

The video below is a children's performance of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's (TSO) Christmas Canon. Under normal circumstances, I'm not generally a fan of taking many liberties with Pachelbel's classic, but I make an exception for Christmas Canon. The lyrics and the counter-melodies move me, although that is not hard to do when it is right.


The above is a nice arrangement isn't it? Of course, I still have a soft spot for the original Christmas Canon Rock by TSO. It is edgier, but the vocals get me every time.

Key lyrics:

This night
We pray
Our lives
Will show
This dream
He had
Each child
Still knows

We are waiting
We have not forgotten

I pray that we never forget the power, the hope, and the joy of Christmas. This is the season of waiting for the Christ child to come. Lord help me not forget to wait.