Isn't it interesting what music can do? In this instant, I'm thinking about holiday music. For me, the sound of Christmas carols throughout a church or sung by carolers, the familiar CD of my undergrad choir years or that one piece of music I love listening to when it comes on the radio... I read that, when listened to in moderation, Christmas music really gives people a warm nostalgia. However, when listened to in larger amounts, the effect of the music can wear off. My favorite coffee shop owner doesn't like Christmas music- at least not the kind that is normally played on the radio. He said he is forced to listen to it more than he would like. I think there is some validity to that. Even I don't listen to just Christmas music during the holidays.
This year, here are a few ways holiday music has affected me:
- Christmas Eve service carols. It's familiar. It is like taking a nap on my grandparents couch and watching the star blink on top of their Christmas tree. It's coming home to visit. That's how I feel about singing Christmas carols at church on Christmas Eve.
- Caroling with my in-laws. What fun to do this as a family! And you know, sometimes it even brings joy to other people. And that is just a win-win situation.
- Listening to the favorite moments on a CD from under grad. I can remember holding the candle or remember what it felt like to hold back tears as the orchestra and choir swells together.
I hope music has touched everybody's past month and has made it a little warmer.
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